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December 12, 2022

The Year in Micro News

You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2022. Here are some reminders. Plenty of big news happened […]
December 12, 2022

The Year in Micro News

You may have forgotten — or wanted to forget — what happened on the internet in 2022. Here are some reminders. Plenty of big news happened […]
September 26, 2022

How LeVar Burton (and Others) Helped Us Get Through the Pandemic

This is part of the I Want to Thank You series. We asked readers to tell us about who helped get them through the pandemic; these […]
June 16, 2022

How TikTok Is Changing Marketing in the Music Industry and Beyond

Artists and civilians alike chafe at the pressures of presenting themselves online. In a TikTok post last month, the singer Halsey shared a message with fans: […]
February 28, 2022

They Are Fans of ‘Euphoria,’ but Not of Its Creator, Sam Levinson

The season finale of “Euphoria” demonstrated once again that even its most impassioned fans have decidedly mixed feelings about its writer and director. When the finale […]
November 5, 2021

Who Is Michael Rubin, CEO of Fanatics?

Life isn’t all choppers and parties for the king of sports merch — he’s got plans. Last month, after a three-day stretch in New York, Michael […]
June 16, 2021

Can Streaming Pay? Musicians Are Pinning Fresh Hopes on Twitch.

The gaming platform is becoming increasingly attractive to artists, who can earn money by cultivating fan tribes that express their loyalty through patronage. Each weekday at […]
June 8, 2021

Young Creators Are Burning Out and Breaking Down

Many people who have found fame on TikTok are struggling with mental health issues. Lately, it’s been hard for Jack Innanen, a 22-year-old TikTok star from […]