Facebook’s internal R&D group, NPE Team, launched a new app called CatchUp that makes it easier for friends and family in the U.S. to coordinate phone calls or set up group calls with up to 8 people.
Alleging copyright violation, the Association of American Publishers goes to court over the Internet Archive National Emergency Library and Open Library.
ICYMI Bernard Arnault is the latest billionaire to invest in French media company Lagardere, backing the indebted heir of founder Jean-Luc Lagardere and taking a stake in the company, which also has interests in retail and publishing.
RT @mediagazer Stitcher releases its first podcasting report, with 10 years of data trends including pandemic changes: a dip in listening at commute times, then a bounce back
Warner Music Group said on Tuesday it is aiming to sell up to $1.82 billion in stock in its U.S. initial public offering, potentially the largest New York IPO so far in 2020.
Reporters needing legal assistance while covering protests
MT @jenntopper If you are a reporter who needs legal assistance while covering protests @rcfp attorneys are standing by. 800-336-4243/hotline@rcfp.org. Stay safe!
RT @PitchWars In an effort to amplify Black voices, we’ve added a #BVM (Black Voices Matter) hashtag to #pitmad, to be used by Black creators who are pitching. We encourage agents and editors to peruse this tag Thursday. Thank you to @lanewriteswords for the suggestion.
MT @diversebooks WNDB will award 10 grants of $2000 each to unpublished diverse writers and illustrators. We will take applications until we reach 300 entries or by 6/30/20, whichever comes first.
RT @inQluded timely! hey twitter! we need your help! can we do this together!! ☺️🌈 — we are looking for elders who identify as #LGBTQIA2S (Indigenous and Black) for a panel in june! more info below, please boost! even if, especially if, this isn’t you! maybe you KNOW someone who knows!”
RT @caitlinroper Know any 8-14 year-olds who are curious and fun and would want to be beta testers for new products we’re building at the @nytimes? Have parents sign them up here!