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Murdoch’s son buys Vox Media assets worth $300m USD
James Murdoch, the son of famed media mogul Rupert Murdoch, has announced a deal to purchase New York Magazine from Vox Media. He will also acquire Vox’s news site and podcast network. Son of Rupert Murdoch, James Murdoch, has announced a new deal with Vox Media worth $300 million USD. He is set to acquire New York Magazine, Vox’s news website, and its podcast network. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph9OTBEuDdg The deal will be through...
Wait…is everything a stealth marketing campaign?
An investigation by Vulture has claimed that underground agencies, often living on closed platforms like Discord, are paying ordinary people to post clips and create artificial hype around everything from Justin Bieber to skincare brands. Is every trend and social media conversation secretly being manipulated by stealth marketing? What if everything you see online, such as a viral cultural moment, a skincare product, a controversial celebrity scandal, or an election campaign, was...
Research finds that half of Gen Z want booze-free work socials
Up to half of young people want to ditch alcohol at work events. Should HR departments rethink their strategies for corporate socialising in the future? New data suggests that after-work drinks and corporate social events might be on the way out, at least as far as Gen Z are concerned. Research by Diamond Interiors has found that approximately 50% of Gen Z would prefer work social events that do not...
Have Gen Z killed the corporate ladder?
Gen Z have watched their parents and older colleagues hustle, burn out, and still remain in financial turmoil. Now, with their prospects being threatened by AI, is it any wonder they’re ditching the corporate ladder entirely? Gen Z are set to (finally) kill the corporate ladder for good as they steadily enter the modern workforce, according to recent data. Research has shown that young people are increasingly becoming disillusioned with conventional,...
New study says most UK millionaires happy to pay more tax
Research has found that most rich people in the UK would be happy to fund public services and pay more income tax, softening fears that millionaires could leave the country due to financial pressures. It seems as though millionaires in the UK might be more open to higher taxes than previously thought, at least according to new research. A survey was conducted on behalf of Patriotic Millionaires UK, a network...
AI is coming for all our jobs…yes, even yours
Last year, research predicted that AI could affect over 1 million jobs in London. Unemployment is at its highest level since 2021, and graduate vacancies have reportedly fallen by a third as employers adopt new automated tools. What are Gen Z supposed to do? New data suggests that AI is continuing to impact job markets around the world, with Gen Z entry roles taking a particularly hard hit. According to the...
Should the Met Gala still be celebrated in 2026?
With war raging around the world this year, should we still be lauding celebrities for their expensive outfits and elitist parties? As costs soar and wealth inequality widens, it feels harder to engage with it all, especially given the Met Gala’s insistence on billionaire endorsements. The Met Gala is back, folks, with all the usual celebrity appearances and outfits making their annual rounds across social media. Regular attendees like Rihanna, Jay...
Why Justin Bieber’s Coachella comeback resonated with Gen Z
Justin Bieber’s Coachella headline performance was a huge hit with Gen Z this week. Sitting with a laptop and playing old YouTube videos, the singer’s minimalist approach rattled millennials who still expect the spectacle of yesteryear. Justin Bieber’s Coachella headline show has been all over social media this week, breaking records for views, engagement, merch sales, and salary payouts. Reportedly making over $10 million USD for his two-hour setlist, Bieber...
Why is Andrew Tate #1 on Substack?
Manosphere figurehead and notorious misogynist Andrew Tate has the #1 bestseller spot on Substack this week. Is the platform at risk of becoming as toxic as every other social media platform? Andrew Tate has found his way onto Substack. The long-form essay sharing platform (where we publish The Common Thred and The Gen Zer every week) is mostly used by progressive, creative types and has built a reputation for...
Are Gen Z angry at Kanye West?
Yeezy season is cancelled Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been barred from entering the UK this summer. He was scheduled to headline all three days of this year’s Wireless festival, but a huge backlash prompted the Home Office to ultimately revoke his ETA following years of racist and antisemitic comments. Kanye West, also known as Ye, has been barred from entering the UK this summer. The rapper and producer was...
