I dread to think how much further M&#x27;sia will drop in the next report.

COMMENT | Media freedom on a spinning wheel with denials, threats

KUALA LUMPUR: Media practitioners in Malaysia should exercise freedom of expression responsibly, without jeopardising harmony or causing chaos, says Malaysian Press Institute (MPI) president Datuk Yong Soo Heong.

Media practitioners urged to exercise freedom of expression responsibly | The Star

Truth Social’s average number of daily active US users on iOS and Android dropped by 19% year-over-year in April to about 113,000, according to Similarweb data shared exclusively with CNN.

DJT stock: Truth Social keeps shrinking despite the Trump trial and looming election | CNN Business

Donald Trump is the majority shareholder in Trump Media and the best-known user of its Truth Social app. When DJT shares fall, his net worth can take a bit hit.

Trump Media pushes House to probe 8 firms over short-selling of DJT shares

MAY 3 — In Malaysia’s post-truth era, information overload and manipulation hinder informed decision-making, demanding media literacy solutions. Misinformation and media...

Learning to see through the lies with media literacy —Kow Kwan Yee | Malay Mail

In a Time interview, Trump tells us how law, order and freedom are at stake in November

“As he sees fit”: Trump lays out the stakes — and the media is starting to hear his message | Salon.com

Axios co-founder Jim VandeHei joined Katy Tur to discuss the impact of former President Trump&#x27;s hush money trial and media coverage on voters&#x27; perspectives.

'Playing with fire': How media and Trump's trial could influence the presidential election

Young people have been made to fear an outside world that is actually safer than the one they’re exposed to online

Social media is making kids sad – and it’s bad news for democracy | Van Badham | The Guardian

Donald Trump faces big civil judgments, but the merger of Digital World Acquisition and his social media company could net him a $3 billion windfall.

Trump says 'I love Truth Social' one day after DWAC stock plunges on social media merger vote

Outside of Donald Trump’s MAGA movement, his Truth Social platform is struggling to find a wider audience. It is hemorrhaging users, and its traffic has plummeted.

Truth Social made Trump richer and gave him a new megaphone. But it’s struggling as a social media site | CNN Politics

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167 Stories To Learn About Crypto Adoption

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Trader Loses $26M in ezETH Tokens: Media Blames User, Hacker Calls Out ERC-20 Flaws

Trader mister $26M i ezETH-tokens: Media Blames User, Hacker Call Out ERC-20 Flaws

Un comerciante pierde 26 millones de dólares en tokens ezETH: los medios culpan al usuario y un pirata informático denuncia las fallas de ERC-20

Machann pèdi $ 26M nan ezETH Tokens: Medya blame itilizatè, Hacker rele defo ERC-20

トレーダーが ezETH トークンで 2,600 万ドルを失う: メディアはユーザーを非難、ハッカーは ERC-20 の欠陥を指摘

ពាណិជ្ជករបាត់បង់ 26 លានដុល្លារនៅក្នុង ezETH Tokens: ប្រព័ន្ធផ្សព្វផ្សាយបន្ទោសអ្នកប្រើប្រាស់, Hacker ហៅកំហុស ERC-20

Prekybininkas praranda 26 mln. USD ezETH žetonų: žiniasklaida kaltina vartotoją, įsilaužėlis praneša apie ERC-20 trūkumus

व्यापारीले ezETH टोकनहरूमा $ 26M गुमायो: मिडियाले प्रयोगकर्तालाई दोष दिन्छ, ह्याकरले ERC-20 त्रुटिहरू बोलाउँछ

Comerciante $26M ezETH Tokens kaqpi chinkachin: Medios de comunicación Usuariota huchachan, Hacker ERC-20 pantaykunata waqyan

Mutengesi Anorasikirwa nemadhora 26M mu ezETH Tokens: Media Inopomera Mushandisi, Hacker Anodaidza ERC-20 Makanganiso

Trader förlorar 26 miljoner dollar i ezETH-tokens: Media skyller på användare, hackare kallar ut ERC-20-brister

Treyder ezETH tokenlarida 26 million dollar yo‘qotdi: OAV foydalanuvchini ayblaydi, xaker ERC-20 kamchiliklarini chaqiradi

Umrhwebi Ulahlekelwa yi-26M yeedola kwiiMpawu ze-EZETH: I-Media Blames User, i-Hacker ibiza i-ERC-20 iimpazamo

Startups of The Year: Meet the Media Industry

Startups des Jahres: Lernen Sie die Medienbranche kennen

Startups της χρονιάς: Γνωρίστε τη βιομηχανία των μέσων ενημέρωσης

Startups del año: conozca la industria de los medios

Urteko startup-ak: ezagutu komunikabideen industria

今年のスタートアップ: メディア業界を知る

Metų startuoliai: susipažinkite su žiniasklaidos pramone

Оны шилдэг гарааны бизнесүүд: Хэвлэл мэдээллийн салбарынхантай танилц

Startups van het jaar: maak kennis met de media-industrie

Startupy Roku: Poznaj Branżę Medialną

د کال پیل: د رسنیو صنعت سره لیدنه

වසරේ ආරම්භක: මාධ්‍ය කර්මාන්තය හමුවන්න

Startups of The Year: Hlangana na Vumaki bya Vuhangalasi bya Mahungu

This text began as a defense of the characters that inhabit us, our own fictions, and their expressions in virtuality. However, as usual, I succumbed to a nearly endless diatribe, raising arguments to dismantle possible ideas. In the end, the defense of performance turned into a rejection of essence, such as authenticity. In other texts, I mentioned the need to consider the amplifying potential of the Internet and the social context in which the development of technologies occurs when reflecting on digital habits. In this sense, virtuality amplifies the calls of our time. Amid the calls to become our best selves, to establish our personal brand, to explore all possibilities, and to express our opinions on almost everything, there is the call to express ourselves authentically and in a way that represents our own essence, showing ourselves as we truly are. After all, this would represent integrity. Obviously, this call is expressed in the use of technology. In Zuckerberg's words: “You have one identity…The days of you having a different image for your work friends or co-workers and for the other people you know are probably coming to an end pretty quickly…Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.” [1] Curiously, criticisms of social media make use of similar arguments, supported by the idea of the impossibility of multiple and concurrent ways of being. Like when they mention that there is no real in the virtual, that we are merely characters in constant performance. I believe that these comments and arguments have roots in two points: assuming that there is an authenticity outside the network and an accessible essence; and believing that knowing more, learning more, is always beneficial. In this text, I limit myself to exploring the first point. The notion of essence can be seen as a way of dealing with the lack of guarantees of existence, with the anxiety of the uncertain and the indeterminacy to which we are, in many ways, subjected. To think that there is an essence to be achieved, accessed, capable of alleviating our anxiety and giving meaning to our existence, can be comforting. However, it can also be a source of discomfort and serve the discourses of self-improvement and the instrumentalization of care. Not presupposing an essence requires us to accept and deal with ambivalence and contradiction, both in ourselves and in others. We must be capable of recognizing the nuances and complexity that come with being human. In order to do this, accepting that we will select what we choose to represent may be an option, and this is, to some extent, a performance. Authenticity in this context is interpreted as synonymous with self-expression free from performance, which would bring us closer to an essence. However, what is being referred to as performance may serve a function of containment of limitation. Let us imagine what a world would be like without performance, where we all always express exactly what we are feeling and thinking, which is part of what we are. At the very least, it would be chaotic. I, like many, prefer to call it unbearable. Thus, perhaps we are always performing, for even if we idealized being always transparent, that would not be possible. How would we convey, at the same time, two lines of thought that confront each other, composing a conflict or dilemma we experience at a given moment? How would we fully convey two emotions that coexist? Containment, the imposition of limits, allows us to act in an adaptable manner, to recognize ourselves and others, and to avoid being overwhelmed. Does this mean that it is possible to be whatever I want? That I can do whatever I want? No. The selection of representations also has limits; they can be social, ethical, economic, or biological impositions. Different representations imply different characters, but they do not mean different actors. What Representations Are We Willing to Interpret, and Why? What is relevant may be to consider how this character interacts with our own narrative, whether it is a source of exhaustion, or if we identify with it so much that we come to believe we are it and only it, forgetting that no narrative can sustain itself with just one character. Do I fear appearing different from the character I maintain on social media? Are there drawbacks to sustaining this character in light of the daily activities that life demands? Do I forgo other possibilities for myself because of it? If this character were to step out of the scene, how would it be? What is the impact of this character on the lives of others? How does it affect others? Does it come closer to or further away from what I desire to be or think I am? Perhaps the new question is: in service of what or which narratives are our supposedly virtual characters? "(...) time is a powerful force. It transforms our preferences. It reshapes our values. It alters our personalities. We seem to appreciate this fact, but only in retrospect. (...) It's as if, for most of us, the present is a magic time. (...) It's the moment at which we finally become ourselves. Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you've ever been. The one constant in our life is change."  - Daniel Gilbert [2] References: [1] Zuckerberg em David Kirkpatrick The Facebook Effect (2010). [2] Daniel Gilbert — The Psychology of Your Future Self. Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod on Unsplash This text began as a defense of the characters that inhabit us, our own fictions, and their expressions in virtuality. However, as usual, I succumbed to a nearly endless diatribe, raising arguments to dismantle possible ideas. In the end, the defense of performance turned into a rejection of essence, such as authenticity. In other texts, I mentioned the need to consider the amplifying potential of the Internet and the social context in which the development of technologies occurs when reflecting on digital habits. In this sense, virtuality amplifies the calls of our time. Amid the calls to become our best selves, to establish our personal brand, to explore all possibilities, and to express our opinions on almost everything, there is the call to express ourselves authentically and in a way that represents our own essence, showing ourselves as we truly are. After all, this would represent integrity . express ourselves authentically and in a way that represents our own essence, showing ourselves as we truly are. After all, this would represent integrity Obviously, this call is expressed in the use of technology. In Zuckerberg's words: “You have one identity…The days of you having a different image for your work friends or co-workers and for the other people you know are probably coming to an end pretty quickly…Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.” [1] “You have one identity…The days of you having a different image for your work friends or co-workers and for the other people you know are probably coming to an end pretty quickly…Having two identities for yourself is an example of a lack of integrity.” [1] Curiously, criticisms of social media make use of similar arguments, supported by the idea of the impossibility of multiple and concurrent ways of being. Like when they mention that there is no real in the virtual, that we are merely characters in constant performance. I believe that these comments and arguments have roots in two points: assuming that there is an authenticity outside the network and an accessible essence; and believing that knowing more, learning more, is always beneficial. In this text, I limit myself to exploring the first point. The notion of essence can be seen as a way of dealing with the lack of guarantees of existence, with the anxiety of the uncertain and the indeterminacy to which we are, in many ways, subjected. To think that there is an essence to be achieved, accessed, capable of alleviating our anxiety and giving meaning to our existence, can be comforting. However, it can also be a source of discomfort and serve the discourses of self-improvement and the instrumentalization of care. Not presupposing an essence requires us to accept and deal with ambivalence and contradiction, both in ourselves and in others. We must be capable of recognizing the nuances and complexity that come with being human. In order to do this, accepting that we will select what we choose to represent may be an option, and this is, to some extent, a performance. Authenticity in this context is interpreted as synonymous with self-expression free from performance, which would bring us closer to an essence. However, what is being referred to as performance may serve a function of containment of limitation. Let us imagine what a world would be like without performance, where we all always express exactly what we are feeling and thinking, which is part of what we are. At the very least, it would be chaotic. I, like many, prefer to call it unbearable. Thus, perhaps we are always performing, for even if we idealized being always transparent, that would not be possible. How would we convey, at the same time, two lines of thought that confront each other, composing a conflict or dilemma we experience at a given moment? How would we fully convey two emotions that coexist? Containment, the imposition of limits, allows us to act in an adaptable manner, to recognize ourselves and others, and to avoid being overwhelmed. Does this mean that it is possible to be whatever I want? That I can do whatever I want? No. The selection of representations also has limits; they can be social, ethical, economic, or biological impositions. Different representations imply different characters, but they do not mean different actors. What Representations Are We Willing to Interpret, and Why? What is relevant may be to consider how this character interacts with our own narrative, whether it is a source of exhaustion, or if we identify with it so much that we come to believe we are it and only it, forgetting that no narrative can sustain itself with just one character. to consider how this character interacts with our own narrative, whether it is a source of exhaustion, or if we identify with it so much that we come to believe we are it and only it, forgetting that no narrative can sustain itself with just one character. Do I fear appearing different from the character I maintain on social media? Are there drawbacks to sustaining this character in light of the daily activities that life demands? Do I forgo other possibilities for myself because of it? If this character were to step out of the scene, how would it be? What is the impact of this character on the lives of others? How does it affect others? Does it come closer to or further away from what I desire to be or think I am? Perhaps the new question is: in service of what or which narratives are our supposedly virtual characters? Perhaps the new question is: in service of what or which narratives are our supposedly virtual characters? "(...) time is a powerful force. It transforms our preferences. It reshapes our values. It alters our personalities. We seem to appreciate this fact, but only in retrospect. (...) It's as if, for most of us, the present is a magic time. (...) It's the moment at which we finally become ourselves. Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you've ever been. The one constant in our life is change."  - Daniel Gilbert [2] "(...) time is a powerful force. It transforms our preferences. It reshapes our values. It alters our personalities. We seem to appreciate this fact, but only in retrospect. (...) It's as if, for most of us, the present is a magic time. (...) It's the moment at which we finally become ourselves. Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they're finished. The person you are right now is as transient, as fleeting and as temporary as all the people you've ever been. The one constant in our life is change."  - Daniel Gilbert [ 2 ] 2 References: [1] Zuckerberg em David Kirkpatrick The Facebook Effect (2010). Zuckerberg em David Kirkpatrick The Facebook Effect The Facebook Effect (2010). [2] Daniel Gilbert — The Psychology of Your Future Self. Daniel Gilbert — The Psychology of Your Future Self. Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod on Unsplash Photo by Barthelemy de Mazenod on Unsplash Barthelemy de Mazenod Unsplash

Why Not Be Authentic on Social Media?

لماذا لا نكون أصليين على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي؟

¿Por qué no ser auténtico en las redes sociales?

Zašto ne biti autentičan na društvenim mrežama?

Ինչու՞ իրական չլինել սոցիալական լրատվամիջոցներում:

ソーシャル メディアで本物らしくないのはなぜですか?

ហេតុអ្វីមិនពិតប្រាកដនៅលើប្រព័ន្ធផ្សព្វផ្សាយសង្គម?

Эмне үчүн социалдык медиада чыныгы болбошу керек?

Mengapa Tidak Menjadi Tulen di Media Sosial?

Ubona gute ubaye umunyakuri ku mbuga nkoranyambaga?

Ha Yini U Nga Ri Wa Ntiyiso Eka Social Media?

Nega ijtimoiy tarmoqlarda haqiqiy bo'lmaslik kerak?

为什么不在社交媒体上表现真实？

Do I Even Need a Bio? Yes, you do. And do people actually read other people’s bios on social media? Also affirmative. First impression is what matters and lasts. Additionally, I find it useful to try to squeeze my professional career story into a few short sentences. It helps me get a better overview of what my strengths and areas of expertise actually are. Maybe even inspires me to make some changes and get a bit closer to some professional goals. And probably most importantly – it is a brief yet comprehensive source of information about me for future employers, employees, or any new connections in my network. What Does a ‘Good’ Bio Include? The length of a bio varies among different social media platforms. Probably the longest one I’ve written was for a conference application form. Searching through various LinkedIn bios and writing tips, I came up with a few conclusions about its elements and main features: Length For most of my social media accounts, I keep my bio short - 2 or 3 sentences maximum. For event applications or ‘about me’ sections with more space on some of my accounts – I allow 5 well-structured sentences. Content A short social media bio includes information on my job position, the company I work for, the main areas of my expertise, and the biggest achievements. For a longer ‘about me’ I add a few more personal elements – my motivations and hobbies. You can also include your valuable experience. Tone In a short bio, I keep the language clear, precise, and rather formal. For a longer personal summary, I remember to stay as authentic as possible. I make the language slightly more conversational, however, still professional. Practical Prompt for a Catchy Bio With ChatGPT First, I want to create a short bio – useful for example for a LinkedIn headline. Copy and paste input: Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account.
Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit.
Use simple verbs, make language simple.
Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes.
Keep grammar structure consistent.
Use following information:
My job position: (fill in with your information)
The company I work for: (fill in with your information)
My main responsibilities: (name 1 or 2 areas of your expertise)
My main achievements: (include the achievements you’re most proud of) My input: Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account.
Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit.
Use simple verbs, make language simple.
Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes.
Keep grammar structure consistent.
Use following information:
My job position: Executive Assistant and Technical Writer
The company I work for: sentimatic
My main responsibilities: writing articles about being productive with AI on https://productiveimpact.com/
My main achievements: running a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co What I got: Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co Now, I want to develop my short bio into a longer professional summary and add some more personal information. I can then use it for conference applications or any longer description sections on my social media pages. I type: Now change my short bio into a longer one - stick to the 5 sentences limit.
Use simple verbs and keep sentences short and concise.
Keep it on a level comprehensible for a B1 speaker of English.
Do not add pompous quotes.
Keep grammar structure consistent.
Write only about the information below, nothing else.
Add information including:
My motivations: (in short name the main professional goal of your actions)
My hobbies: (name 2 or 3 hobbies)
My valuable expertise (add anything you find worth the attention or write ‘doesn’t concern’) And this is the final version of my longer bio: Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co. I aim to automate tasks to have more time for creativity. Outside of work, I enjoy watching French movies, exploring psychology, and learning new languages. Now What? Now, whenever something changes in my professional life, I can easily adapt my bio and keep the people within my network updated. With a clear and catchy bio, I gain a higher following and attract people who simply fit my professional goals and aspirations better. Improve your personal brand with the help of ChatGPT, and start using these prompts for an effective social media bio. For any other social media content tips, check my other articles and subscribe to my newsletter! Thank you for supporting produtiveimpact! Check @productiveimpct Do I Even Need a Bio? Yes, you do. And do people actually read other people’s bios on social media? Also affirmative. First impression is what matters and lasts. Additionally, I find it useful to try to squeeze my professional career story into a few short sentences. It helps me get a better overview of what my strengths and areas of expertise actually are. Maybe even inspires me to make some changes and get a bit closer to some professional goals. And probably most importantly – it is a brief yet comprehensive source of information about me for future employers, employees, or any new connections in my network. What Does a ‘Good’ Bio Include? The length of a bio varies among different social media platforms. Probably the longest one I’ve written was for a conference application form. Searching through various LinkedIn bios and writing tips, I came up with a few conclusions about its elements and main features: Length Length Length Length For most of my social media accounts, I keep my bio short - 2 or 3 sentences maximum. For event applications or ‘about me’ sections with more space on some of my accounts – I allow 5 well-structured sentences. Content Content Content Content A short social media bio includes information on my job position, the company I work for, the main areas of my expertise, and the biggest achievements. For a longer ‘about me’ I add a few more personal elements – my motivations and hobbies. You can also include your valuable experience. Tone Tone Tone Tone In a short bio, I keep the language clear, precise, and rather formal. For a longer personal summary, I remember to stay as authentic as possible. I make the language slightly more conversational, however, still professional. Practical Prompt for a Catchy Bio With ChatGPT First, I want to create a short bio – useful for example for a LinkedIn headline. Copy and paste input: Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account. Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit. Use simple verbs, make language simple. Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Use following information: My job position: (fill in with your information) The company I work for: (fill in with your information) My main responsibilities: (name 1 or 2 areas of your expertise) My main achievements: (include the achievements you’re most proud of) Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account. Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit. Use simple verbs, make language simple. Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Use following information: My job position: (fill in with your information) The company I work for: (fill in with your information) My main responsibilities: (name 1 or 2 areas of your expertise) My main achievements: (include the achievements you’re most proud of) My input: Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account. Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit. Use simple verbs, make language simple. Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Use following information: My job position: Executive Assistant and Technical Writer The company I work for: sentimatic My main responsibilities: writing articles about being productive with AI on https://productiveimpact.com/ My main achievements: running a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co Write a 2-3 sentences long professional bio for my social media account. Remember to make sentences short and stick to the given limit. Use simple verbs, make language simple. Include only relevant information, do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Use following information: My job position: Executive Assistant and Technical Writer The company I work for: sentimatic My main responsibilities: writing articles about being productive with AI on https://productiveimpact.com/ https://productiveimpact.com/ https://productiveimpact.com/ My main achievements: running a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co What I got: Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co https://productiveimpact.com/ https://productiveimpact.com/ https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co Now, I want to develop my short bio into a longer professional summary and add some more personal information. I can then use it for conference applications or any longer description sections on my social media pages. I type: Now change my short bio into a longer one - stick to the 5 sentences limit. Use simple verbs and keep sentences short and concise. Keep it on a level comprehensible for a B1 speaker of English. Do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Write only about the information below, nothing else. Add information including: My motivations: (in short name the main professional goal of your actions) My hobbies: (name 2 or 3 hobbies) My valuable expertise (add anything you find worth the attention or write ‘doesn’t concern’) Now change my short bio into a longer one - stick to the 5 sentences limit. Use simple verbs and keep sentences short and concise. Keep it on a level comprehensible for a B1 speaker of English. Do not add pompous quotes. Keep grammar structure consistent. Write only about the information below, nothing else. Add information including: My motivations: (in short name the main professional goal of your actions) My hobbies: (name 2 or 3 hobbies) My valuable expertise (add anything you find worth the attention or write ‘doesn’t concern’) And this is the final version of my longer bio: Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co. I aim to automate tasks to have more time for creativity. Outside of work, I enjoy watching French movies, exploring psychology, and learning new languages. Executive Assistant & Technical Writer at sentimatic. I write articles on AI productivity for https://productiveimpact.com/ and manage a small English tutoring business at https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co . I aim to automate tasks to have more time for creativity. Outside of work, I enjoy watching French movies, exploring psychology, and learning new languages. https://productiveimpact.com/ https://productiveimpact.com/ https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co https://anna-tomyofenglish.carrd.co Now What? Now, whenever something changes in my professional life, I can easily adapt my bio and keep the people within my network updated. With a clear and catchy bio, I gain a higher following and attract people who simply fit my professional goals and aspirations better. Improve your personal brand with the help of ChatGPT, and start using these prompts for an effective social media bio. For any other social media content tips, check my other articles and subscribe to my newsletter! Thank you for supporting produtiveimpact! Check @productiveimpct @productiveimpct

How to Make Your Social Media Bio Catchy and Memorable With ChatGPT

Hey Hackers, KROCK has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards. Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/europe/europe-tallinn-estonia?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet KROCK Krock.io is a media review and collaboration platform designed to streamline video production workflows, making it easier for creative teams to manage projects, collaborate, and deliver high-quality results efficiently. Our tool is a game-changer for agencies and studios managing complex design, video, and animation projects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPUMfsRUmY&embedable=true How KROCK Achieved Product-Market Fit We have focused on a very specific market: creative agencies and video production companies that need to manage complex workflows. By closely engaging with these teams and understanding their pain points, we tailored KROCK to address the real challenges of video production, such as the need for streamlined feedback, clear task dependencies, and integration of multimedia assets. Our close partnerships with clients, ranging from agencies to large organizations, have confirmed the value KROCK provides in making their workflows smoother and more efficient. KROCK has achieved product-market fit by solving the key issues faced by creative production teams, such as the cumbersome review process and scattered communication. We’ve seen consistent growth in client adoption, high user retention rates, and have successfully partnered with top-tier agencies, including international ones. This traction shows that we are meeting a clear market need. Some key indicators: Growing user base in key markets across Europe, the U.S., and Asia.
Increasing demand from animation studios, creative agencies, educational products, and video production houses.
Strong engagement metrics: high daily active users and extended time spent on the platform.
Client feedback that emphasizes time savings and improved communication workflows. The Evolution of KROCK KROCK originally began as an internal project management system developed for our animation agency, Hound Studio. It was designed to streamline our own production processes and enhance collaboration within the team. However, as our clients interacted with the platform, they saw immense value in its functionality and started requesting access for their own use. Their positive feedback and demand for the tool inspired us to create a standalone company dedicated to further developing KROCK, turning it into a full-fledged product available to creative agencies and production teams worldwide. When we started, we aimed to simplify project management for animation studios. Over time, the platform evolved based on client feedback and industry trends. Initially, KROCK was focused on small animation agencies, but as larger organizations began using the platform, we adapted by adding more robust features such as audio review and Interactive storyboard features with AI. Building a startup often involves a lot of iteration. Tell us about your journey to this point. It’s been a journey of constant feedback and iteration. Early on, we realized that while KROCK was intuitive for small teams, larger organizations had different needs. We pivoted from focusing solely on video production studios to also targeting animation agencies, creative design teams, 3d architectural companies, and marketing departments. This shift has helped us tap into a wider market and build a more versatile platform. Have you pivoted at any point? If yes, what informed that decision? Yes, we pivoted when we realized that our initial target market was too niche. By expanding our focus to larger organizations and animation production studios, we found a broader audience that could benefit from KROCK’s capabilities. This pivot was largely informed by user feedback and market demand for features that could accommodate larger teams and more complex workflows. We also developed an online storyboard builder with the ability to generate animatics, providing creative teams with a powerful tool to visualize and plan their projects. This feature enables users to efficiently transition from storyboarding to animatic creation, ensuring a smoother process during the early stages of production. How has user feedback affected your startup’s priorities? User feedback has played a huge role in shaping KROCK. For example, our users requested better workflow customization options. This led us to prioritize the development of features like customizable stages, and smoother team collaboration features, ensuring KROCK met their evolving needs. We’ve built a platform that allows seamless collaboration on any media production project, all in one place. With KROCK, you can approve production stages, track changes, and manage versions effortlessly. To get a quick overview of the platform’s core benefits, you can watch this brief 3-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu199cKsevk&embedable=true Milestones and Achievements • Expanding our platform to serve clients in over 30 countries. • Successfully collaborating with major creative agencies and studios, including leading animation production companies, marketing agencies, game developers, 3d architects. Lessons Learned Prioritize feedback from deeply engaged users who have extensive experience with the platform, ensuring that improvements are aligned with real, meaningful use cases, rather than focusing solely on the initial feature requests from new users. One of the biggest challenges we faced was ensuring scalability without compromising the simplicity that our users loved. We learned that listening to customer feedback early on helped us avoid mistakes and iterate faster. Another lesson was understanding the importance of balancing functionality with ease of use. Too many features can overwhelm users, so we prioritized developing tools that genuinely improved their workflow. One of the key lessons we’ve learned is the importance of prioritizing feedback from users who are already deeply engaged with our platform, rather than focusing solely on the suggestions of new users. In the early stages, it can be tempting to accommodate every feature request, especially from new users who, after just a few hours of usage, often suggest adding an extensive range of functionalities—everything from time tracking to CRM systems. However, these requests can sometimes stray from the core purpose of the platform. By listening closely to our most active and experienced users, we gain valuable insights into improvements that enhance the core functionality, ensuring we stay focused on providing the most effective solution for creative collaboration and media review. What Startups of The Year Means to Us We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year because it provides us with an opportunity to showcase our platform to a global audience. Being nominated in Tallinn, Estonia is a big recognition for us, and we’re eager to gain further visibility, expand our network, and potentially connect with investors and partners who share our vision. Conclusion KROCK is transforming the way creative agencies manage video production, offering a platform designed to make collaboration more seamless and efficient. We’re thrilled to be part of HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year and look forward to what’s next in our journey of innovation and growth. Vote for us today! 👉 https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca Hey Hackers, KROCK has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards. Please vote for us here: Please vote for us here: https://hackernoon.com/startups/europe/europe-tallinn-estonia?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca https://hackernoon.com/startups/europe/europe-tallinn-estonia?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet KROCK Krock.io is a media review and collaboration platform designed to streamline video production workflows, making it easier for creative teams to manage projects, collaborate, and deliver high-quality results efficiently. Our tool is a game-changer for agencies and studios managing complex design, video, and animation projects. Krock.io https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPUMfsRUmY&embedable=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RPUMfsRUmY&embedable=true How KROCK Achieved Product-Market Fit We have focused on a very specific market: creative agencies and video production companies that need to manage complex workflows. By closely engaging with these teams and understanding their pain points, we tailored KROCK to address the real challenges of video production, such as the need for streamlined feedback, clear task dependencies, and integration of multimedia assets. Our close partnerships with clients, ranging from agencies to large organizations, have confirmed the value KROCK provides in making their workflows smoother and more efficient. KROCK has achieved product-market fit by solving the key issues faced by creative production teams, such as the cumbersome review process and scattered communication. We’ve seen consistent growth in client adoption, high user retention rates, and have successfully partnered with top-tier agencies, including international ones. This traction shows that we are meeting a clear market need. Some key indicators: Some key indicators: Growing user base in key markets across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Increasing demand from animation studios, creative agencies, educational products, and video production houses. Strong engagement metrics: high daily active users and extended time spent on the platform. Client feedback that emphasizes time savings and improved communication workflows. Growing user base in key markets across Europe, the U.S., and Asia. Increasing demand from animation studios, creative agencies, educational products, and video production houses. Strong engagement metrics: high daily active users and extended time spent on the platform. Client feedback that emphasizes time savings and improved communication workflows. The Evolution of KROCK KROCK originally began as an internal project management system developed for our animation agency, Hound Studio . It was designed to streamline our own production processes and enhance collaboration within the team. However, as our clients interacted with the platform, they saw immense value in its functionality and started requesting access for their own use. Hound Studio Their positive feedback and demand for the tool inspired us to create a standalone company dedicated to further developing KROCK, turning it into a full-fledged product available to creative agencies and production teams worldwide. When we started, we aimed to simplify project management for animation studios. Over time, the platform evolved based on client feedback and industry trends. Initially, KROCK was focused on small animation agencies, but as larger organizations began using the platform, we adapted by adding more robust features such as audio review and Interactive storyboard features with AI. When we started, we aimed to simplify project management for animation studios. Over time, the platform evolved based on client feedback and industry trends. Initially, KROCK was focused on small animation agencies, but as larger organizations began using the platform, we adapted by adding more robust features such as audio review and Interactive storyboard features with AI . Interactive storyboard features with AI Building a startup often involves a lot of iteration. Tell us about your journey to this point. Building a startup often involves a lot of iteration. Tell us about your journey to this point. It’s been a journey of constant feedback and iteration. Early on, we realized that while KROCK was intuitive for small teams, larger organizations had different needs. We pivoted from focusing solely on video production studios to also targeting animation agencies, creative design teams, 3d architectural companies, and marketing departments. This shift has helped us tap into a wider market and build a more versatile platform. Have you pivoted at any point? If yes, what informed that decision? Have you pivoted at any point? If yes, what informed that decision? Yes, we pivoted when we realized that our initial target market was too niche. By expanding our focus to larger organizations and animation production studios, we found a broader audience that could benefit from KROCK’s capabilities. This pivot was largely informed by user feedback and market demand for features that could accommodate larger teams and more complex workflows. We also developed an online storyboard builder with the ability to generate animatics , providing creative teams with a powerful tool to visualize and plan their projects. This feature enables users to efficiently transition from storyboarding to animatic creation, ensuring a smoother process during the early stages of production. generate animatics How has user feedback affected your startup’s priorities? How has user feedback affected your startup’s priorities? User feedback has played a huge role in shaping KROCK. For example, our users requested better workflow customization options. This led us to prioritize the development of features like customizable stages, and smoother team collaboration features, ensuring KROCK met their evolving needs. We’ve built a platform that allows seamless collaboration on any media production project, all in one place. With KROCK, you can approve production stages, track changes, and manage versions effortlessly. To get a quick overview of the platform’s core benefits, you can watch this brief 3-minute video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu199cKsevk&embedable=true https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu199cKsevk&embedable=true Milestones and Achievements • Expanding our platform to serve clients in over 30 countries. • Successfully collaborating with major creative agencies and studios, including leading animation production companies, marketing agencies, game developers, 3d architects. Lessons Learned Prioritize feedback from deeply engaged users who have extensive experience with the platform, ensuring that improvements are aligned with real, meaningful use cases, rather than focusing solely on the initial feature requests from new users. Prioritize feedback from deeply engaged users who have extensive experience with the platform, ensuring that improvements are aligned with real, meaningful use cases, rather than focusing solely on the initial feature requests from new users. One of the biggest challenges we faced was ensuring scalability without compromising the simplicity that our users loved. We learned that listening to customer feedback early on helped us avoid mistakes and iterate faster. Another lesson was understanding the importance of balancing functionality with ease of use. Too many features can overwhelm users, so we prioritized developing tools that genuinely improved their workflow. One of the key lessons we’ve learned is the importance of prioritizing feedback from users who are already deeply engaged with our platform, rather than focusing solely on the suggestions of new users. In the early stages, it can be tempting to accommodate every feature request, especially from new users who, after just a few hours of usage, often suggest adding an extensive range of functionalities—everything from time tracking to CRM systems. However, these requests can sometimes stray from the core purpose of the platform. By listening closely to our most active and experienced users, we gain valuable insights into improvements that enhance the core functionality, ensuring we stay focused on providing the most effective solution for creative collaboration and media review. What Startups of The Year Means to Us We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year because it provides us with an opportunity to showcase our platform to a global audience. Being nominated in Tallinn, Estonia is a big recognition for us, and we’re eager to gain further visibility, expand our network, and potentially connect with investors and partners who share our vision. Conclusion KROCK is transforming the way creative agencies manage video production, offering a platform designed to make collaboration more seamless and efficient. We’re thrilled to be part of HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year and look forward to what’s next in our journey of innovation and growth. Vote for us today! 👉 https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca Vote for us today! 👉 https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca https://hackernoon.com/startups/industry/it-services?stup=66f318d46ea4677e23d9a0ca

Krock - Media Review & Collaboration Platform for Teams 

Hey Hackers, FoundersToday Media GmbH has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Linz, Austria. Please vote for us here. Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet FoundersToday FoundersToday is an international media house and part of the startup ecosystem and strengthens the DNA of the startup community with the latest news from the international startup ecosystem. With exciting stories of already successful leaders, young founders, the latest financing rounds, practical startup tips and instructions for entrepreneurial challenges, FoundersToday is a guide for the shapers of the future. How FoundersToday achieved product-market fit Shaking heads and raising eyebrows with the thought "He's crazy!", which could easily be interpreted as such.  These were most of the reactions when Founder & CEO Peter Oberlik launched the startup news platform FoundersToday in May 2022.  It was the time when many startups were going down the drain, the wave of bankruptcies was picking up speed, VCs were postponing investments and the entire startup market was becoming much rougher. It still worked, right from the very first story.  The first startup that approached us on its own came from Norway and wanted to promote the financing round at the time. Today, we run two media platforms and our customers pay us to position themselves internationally. But why? Why invest in times when uncertainty is the only certainty? Why do you still seek contact with your target group? Because crises are not the end of the world. But the end of the world as we have known it up to now. That's why now is the best time to communicate with the FoundersToday community. The evolution of FoundersToday Building FoundersToday has been an exciting journey, full of iterations and constant adaptation. When we first launched, the vision was clear: to provide valuable insights and news for startups and entrepreneurs. However, as we navigated the startup ecosystem, it became clear that staying static in such a dynamic environment wasn’t an option. Over time, we’ve continuously refined our approach based on feedback, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. Yes, we have reoriented ourselves over time. An important step was our decision to expand our offering from one platform to several media in order to cover the entire spectrum as a media company in the startup ecosystem. That's why we launched our second platform, www.bitcointoday.news, just a few weeks ago. Milestones and achievements At FoundersToday, we’ve hit several key milestones that have helped shape our growth and success as a platform for startups and entrepreneurs: Launch and Growth of FoundersToday Platform: We successfully launched FoundersToday as a dedicated media platform, providing startups with insights, trends, and news relevant to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our audience has grown steadily, establishing us as a trusted source for startup-related content.
Launch of BitcoinToday Platform: We successfully launched BitcoinToday as a dedicated media platform providing insights into Web3, Crypto & Blockchain topics. Our audience is growing and we will establish ourselves as a trusted source for startup-related content here as well.
FoundersToday Print Magazine: Our exclusive print magazine is already in its 4th issue. Here we have managed to give start-ups an exclusive opportunity to present themselves to business angels, VCs, family offices etc. and thus take the first step in order to have a starting point for further steps.
Side Hustle & Revenue: FoundersToday was launched as a side-hustle project and is currently in the process of becoming a media company. We have already achieved our first 5-figure turnover and hope to increase this to a six-figure turnover in 2025. Lessons learned Since the inception of FoundersToday, we’ve encountered several challenges that have ultimately shaped our growth and strategy: Scaling Content and Resources: One of our biggest challenges has been scaling our content production to keep pace with the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Early on, we realized that staying relevant and providing high-quality, timely insights required more resources than anticipated. This has shown us how important it is to use automation tools to streamline our processes without compromising on quality.
Monetization and Revenue Models: Identifying the right monetization strategy was another significant challenge. While we initially focused on traditional advertising and sponsored content, we soon realized that to grow sustainably, we needed more diversified revenue streams. The lesson here was to remain adaptable and not rely solely on a single revenue model.
Market Positioning: In a crowded media landscape, carving out a unique position for FoundersToday was challenging. We had to experiment with various content strategies and service offerings to differentiate ourselves from competitors. These challenges taught us the importance of agility, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Each hurdle pushed us to improve, leading to valuable lessons that have made FoundersToday stronger and more resilient. What Startups of The Year means to us We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because it provides a fantastic platform to share our journey at FoundersToday with a broader tech-savvy audience. HackerNoon’s community is deeply embedded in the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, making it an ideal space to highlight our vision, challenges, and successes. By participating, we aim to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts who can offer valuable insights and collaborations to help us grow further. We also hope to gain greater visibility and credibility from this initiative. Participating in a recognized event like this is a great opportunity to showcase what makes FoundersToday unique - be it our innovative approach to being a global media house for startups & investors or our commitment to supporting startups with relevant insights. Ultimately, we want to attract new partners, attract new talent and cement our brand as a trusted resource in the startup world. Conclusion In conclusion, the journey of FoundersToday has been one of continuous growth, learning, and adaptation. From navigating challenges like scaling, finding the right monetization strategy, and building a strong infrastructure, to seizing new opportunities in PR  and media services, we’ve evolved into a dynamic platform that empowers startups and entrepreneurs. Our focus remains on delivering value to our community by staying responsive to their needs and the ever-changing business landscape. As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep innovating and expanding our impact in the startup ecosystem. Vote for us today! Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here.
Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here.Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Hey Hackers, FoundersToday Media GmbH has been nominated in HackerNoon's annual Startups of The Year awards in Linz, Austria. Please vote for us here. Please vote for us here . here Read more about us below to understand why we deserve your vote. Meet FoundersToday FoundersToday is an international media house and part of the startup ecosystem and strengthens the DNA of the startup community with the latest news from the international startup ecosystem. With exciting stories of already successful leaders, young founders, the latest financing rounds, practical startup tips and instructions for entrepreneurial challenges, FoundersToday is a guide for the shapers of the future. How FoundersToday achieved product-market fit Shaking heads and raising eyebrows with the thought "He's crazy!", which could easily be interpreted as such.  These were most of the reactions when Founder & CEO Peter Oberlik launched the startup news platform FoundersToday in May 2022.  It was the time when many startups were going down the drain, the wave of bankruptcies was picking up speed, VCs were postponing investments and the entire startup market was becoming much rougher. Peter Oberlik It still worked, right from the very first story.  The first startup that approached us on its own came from Norway and wanted to promote the financing round at the time. Today, we run two media platforms and our customers pay us to position themselves internationally. But why? Why invest in times when uncertainty is the only certainty? Why do you still seek contact with your target group? Because crises are not the end of the world. But the end of the world as we have known it up to now. That's why now is the best time to communicate with the FoundersToday community. The evolution of FoundersToday Building FoundersToday has been an exciting journey, full of iterations and constant adaptation. When we first launched, the vision was clear: to provide valuable insights and news for startups and entrepreneurs. However, as we navigated the startup ecosystem, it became clear that staying static in such a dynamic environment wasn’t an option. Over time, we’ve continuously refined our approach based on feedback, market shifts, and emerging opportunities. Yes, we have reoriented ourselves over time. An important step was our decision to expand our offering from one platform to several media in order to cover the entire spectrum as a media company in the startup ecosystem. That's why we launched our second platform, www.bitcointoday.news , just a few weeks ago. www.bitcointoday.news Milestones and achievements At FoundersToday, we’ve hit several key milestones that have helped shape our growth and success as a platform for startups and entrepreneurs: Launch and Growth of FoundersToday Platform: We successfully launched FoundersToday as a dedicated media platform, providing startups with insights, trends, and news relevant to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our audience has grown steadily, establishing us as a trusted source for startup-related content. Launch of BitcoinToday Platform: We successfully launched BitcoinToday as a dedicated media platform providing insights into Web3, Crypto & Blockchain topics. Our audience is growing and we will establish ourselves as a trusted source for startup-related content here as well. FoundersToday Print Magazine: Our exclusive print magazine is already in its 4th issue. Here we have managed to give start-ups an exclusive opportunity to present themselves to business angels, VCs, family offices etc. and thus take the first step in order to have a starting point for further steps. Side Hustle & Revenue: FoundersToday was launched as a side-hustle project and is currently in the process of becoming a media company. We have already achieved our first 5-figure turnover and hope to increase this to a six-figure turnover in 2025. Launch and Growth of FoundersToday Platform : We successfully launched FoundersToday as a dedicated media platform, providing startups with insights, trends, and news relevant to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our audience has grown steadily, establishing us as a trusted source for startup-related content. Launch and Growth of FoundersToday Platform Launch of BitcoinToday Platform : We successfully launched BitcoinToday as a dedicated media platform providing insights into Web3, Crypto & Blockchain topics. Our audience is growing and we will establish ourselves as a trusted source for startup-related content here as well. Launch of BitcoinToday Platform FoundersToday Print Magazine : Our exclusive print magazine is already in its 4th issue. Here we have managed to give start-ups an exclusive opportunity to present themselves to business angels, VCs, family offices etc. and thus take the first step in order to have a starting point for further steps. FoundersToday Print Magazine Side Hustle & Revenue : FoundersToday was launched as a side-hustle project and is currently in the process of becoming a media company. We have already achieved our first 5-figure turnover and hope to increase this to a six-figure turnover in 2025. Side Hustle & Revenue Lessons learned Since the inception of FoundersToday , we’ve encountered several challenges that have ultimately shaped our growth and strategy: FoundersToday Scaling Content and Resources: One of our biggest challenges has been scaling our content production to keep pace with the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Early on, we realized that staying relevant and providing high-quality, timely insights required more resources than anticipated. This has shown us how important it is to use automation tools to streamline our processes without compromising on quality. Monetization and Revenue Models: Identifying the right monetization strategy was another significant challenge. While we initially focused on traditional advertising and sponsored content, we soon realized that to grow sustainably, we needed more diversified revenue streams. The lesson here was to remain adaptable and not rely solely on a single revenue model. Market Positioning: In a crowded media landscape, carving out a unique position for FoundersToday was challenging. We had to experiment with various content strategies and service offerings to differentiate ourselves from competitors. Scaling Content and Resources : One of our biggest challenges has been scaling our content production to keep pace with the rapidly evolving startup ecosystem. Early on, we realized that staying relevant and providing high-quality, timely insights required more resources than anticipated. This has shown us how important it is to use automation tools to streamline our processes without compromising on quality. Scaling Content and Resources Monetization and Revenue Models: Identifying the right monetization strategy was another significant challenge. While we initially focused on traditional advertising and sponsored content, we soon realized that to grow sustainably, we needed more diversified revenue streams. The lesson here was to remain adaptable and not rely solely on a single revenue model. Monetization and Revenue Models: Market Positioning : In a crowded media landscape, carving out a unique position for FoundersToday was challenging. We had to experiment with various content strategies and service offerings to differentiate ourselves from competitors. Market Positioning These challenges taught us the importance of agility, innovation, and a customer-centric approach. Each hurdle pushed us to improve, leading to valuable lessons that have made FoundersToday stronger and more resilient. What Startups of The Year means to us We’re excited to participate in HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year because it provides a fantastic platform to share our journey at FoundersToday with a broader tech-savvy audience. HackerNoon’s community is deeply embedded in the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem, making it an ideal space to highlight our vision, challenges, and successes. By participating, we aim to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts who can offer valuable insights and collaborations to help us grow further. We also hope to gain greater visibility and credibility from this initiative. Participating in a recognized event like this is a great opportunity to showcase what makes FoundersToday unique - be it our innovative approach to being a global media house for startups & investors or our commitment to supporting startups with relevant insights. Ultimately, we want to attract new partners, attract new talent and cement our brand as a trusted resource in the startup world. Conclusion In conclusion, the journey of FoundersToday has been one of continuous growth, learning, and adaptation. From navigating challenges like scaling, finding the right monetization strategy, and building a strong infrastructure, to seizing new opportunities in PR  and media services, we’ve evolved into a dynamic platform that empowers startups and entrepreneurs. Our focus remains on delivering value to our community by staying responsive to their needs and the ever-changing business landscape. As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep innovating and expanding our impact in the startup ecosystem. Vote for us today! Vote for us today ! Vote for us today Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here. Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here. Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Welcome to HackerNoon’s Startups of The Year 2024 interview series, spotlighting startups from around the world that are changing the way we live, one solution at a time. If you’ve been nominated, create a brand profile and answer these questions here . Startups of The Year 2024 create a brand profile create a brand profile create a brand profile here here Want to nominate a startup? Follow the steps here . here here Looking for inspiration? Check out how other startups responded to last year’s Startups of The Year interview questions and examples of company responses here, here, and here. Looking for inspiration? 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From Side-Hustle to Breakthroughs: How FoundersToday is Revolutionizing Media for Startups

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Each post includes your story's meta description, uses the first tag as a hashtag, and, if you provide it, tags your Threads/X handle. It's a great way to maximize your reach and gain more visibility with minimal effort! Hello, writers! We love fall, but the last thing we want is for you to fall out of your writing habits lol! fall One of the best ways to create content that truly resonates with your audience is to ask them directly what they want to see. You can ensure your content aligns with their interests and needs by gathering feedback through surveys or social media polls. Here's how you can do just that: 1. Analyze Your HackerNoon Profile 1. Analyze Your HackerNoon Profile Your profile page is the perfect place to begin your analysis. Head to your profile, and check out your most popular stories—these are the ones with the highest readership. Dive into your story stats , and think back to when you wrote each piece. Consider whether external factors might have influenced those numbers: story stats Did you write about a trending topic at the time? Did you write about a trending topic at the time? Were you covering a breaking development in tech? Were you covering a breaking development in tech? Look for patterns. Do certain topics consistently perform better? Maybe your audience loves your unique approach to a specific subject. Take notes: Pay attention to your tags and structure. What tags did you use in your most popular stories? Are they popular tags on HackerNoon? You can check this by searching them and seeing the number of published stories and their average engagement. Take notes : Take notes popular tags Also, think about the structure of your high-performing articles: Did you format them differently? Did you format them differently? Was there a specific writing style or hook that worked better? Was there a specific writing style or hook that worked better? Was there a specific writing style or hook that worked better? This analysis will help you cogitate theories on what’s working (and what isn’t). 2. Reach Out to Your Subscribers As a HackerNoon writer, you have exclusive access to your followers—readers who love your work enough to subscribe to your updates . You can view your followers on the stats page and download a CSV list with their emails, handles, and profile links. subscribe to your updates stats page Start by browsing your subscribers’ profiles to gain a better understanding of your audience. Take note of whether they are professionals in your field, fellow writers, or tech enthusiasts. This will give you valuable insights into who’s consuming your content and how to tailor future pieces. 3. Craft a Compelling Email Once you’ve done your background research, it’s time to engage your audience. Craft a compelling email, and send it to your subscribers asking for their feedback. Here’s what to include: Here’s what to include: Introduce yourself and explain why you’re reaching out. Ask them what topics or formats they enjoy most in your work. Inquire about areas for improvement and what they'd love to see more of. Keep it brief and engaging to encourage responses. If you're including a questionnaire, aim for just a few questions to avoid overwhelming your audience. Introduce yourself and explain why you’re reaching out. Ask them what topics or formats they enjoy most in your work. Inquire about areas for improvement and what they'd love to see more of. Keep it brief and engaging to encourage responses. If you're including a questionnaire, aim for just a few questions to avoid overwhelming your audience. To sweeten the deal, consider offering a sneak peek of 2 or 3 upcoming stories you're planning to publish, and let your subscribers vote on their favorite. Pro-tip: Don’t forget to thank your subscribers in your next article for their valuable feedback! Pro-tip: Don’t forget to thank your subscribers in your next article for their valuable feedback! Need an example? Use this email copy as inspiration: Need an example? Use this email copy as inspiration: Feel free to add your style and personality! If you prefer to include your questions in a questionnaire format, there are plenty of tools available such as Google Forms, Typeform, SurveyMonkey, JotForm, Microsoft Forms, Paperform, and others. Here’s a potential format you can use for your questionnaire: Share Your Findings: As you go down this rabbit hole, why not share your findings in your next HackerNoon story? Use this writing template. Share Your Findings : As you go down this rabbit hole, why not share your findings in your next HackerNoon story? Use this writing template . Share Your Findings this writing template 4. Take It to Your Socials 4. Take It to Your Socials The final step to gauge your audience’s interests is to take the conversation to social media. Choose the platform(s) where you have a strong following or where it makes the most sense to engage your audience about your writing. Then, start a poll. Ask your followers questions like: What’s your favorite story of yours? What topics are they most interested in reading? Have they read any of your stories? If not, give them compelling reasons to start. What’s your favorite story of yours? What topics are they most interested in reading? Have they read any of your stories? If not, give them compelling reasons to start. Just like with your email outreach, you can share a short questionnaire and snippets of your upcoming stories. Be sure to highlight the best quotes to grab their attention. Here’s an example of a poll HackerNoon ran to gauge our users’ interests: example of a poll As you can see, there’s no need to overcomplicate things. Keep it simple and direct. Your goal is to get a sense of what topics resonate with your audience while also promoting yourself and your work 😉 Try these tips and let us know how it goes—we’d love to hear your feedback. P.S.: Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a high response rate initially. Any feedback is valuable, and you can refine your strategies over time. P.S.: Don’t be discouraged if you don’t get a high response rate initially. Any feedback is valuable, and you can refine your strategies over time. P.S.: Auto Posting Via API On Threads Now, every published HackerNoon story is automatically shared on Threads and X , giving your content double the exposure across platforms. Each post includes your story's meta description, uses the first tag as a hashtag, and, if you provide it, tags your Threads/X handle. It's a great way to maximize your reach and gain more visibility with minimal effort! every published HackerNoon story is automatically shared on Threads and X

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