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Mr Eazi, Black Coffee and Ajebutter22: The African music artists backing startups

TechCrunch

Some of them — including Grammy Award-winning artists such as Jay-Z , The Chainsmokers , Nas , and others like Snoop Dogg — have launched various funds to invest in startups in the U.S., What’s pulling African music artists to tech investment? Europe and globally. . Mr. Eazi (founder of Empawa Africa and investor in PawaPay).

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Guest Post by Rebecca Krause: How Can Artists Inspire Service in Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

  I worked for the New York Foundation for the Arts for 12 years on a range of arts and technology programs, including a network for artists called Arts Wire.   There were artists who had studio spaces in the buildings - lives were lost as well as complete life's work. .  Three Things Artists Can Do.

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64 Online Stores That Benefit Nonprofits and the Greater Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The National Retail Federation expects online holiday sales in the United States to shatter previous records by reaching at least $218.3 17) National Park Foundation Gift Shop :: nationalparks.org/gift-shop. 19) National Wildlife Federation Store :: shopnwf.org. 19) National Wildlife Federation Store :: shopnwf.org.

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The common elements of good storytelling

The Next Web

My favourite activity while I lived in Tofino, BC was attending my artist friend, Roy Henry Vickers’ storytellings. Roy Henry is First-Nations, so his culture is one of passing information to the next generation through story. His latest book, Everything I Know, is a guide to freelancing as a creative professional.

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How Water.org Adapted Their Social Media Content Strategy in Response to COVID-19

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Video collaboration with Sony artists Marc Scibilia and voice over by Water.org co-founder Matt Damon. Here’s how Water.org ensured their content to be informative, demonstrated timely action and impact, and offered users the opportunity to help.

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Peloton partners with Beyonce to create themed classes with the artist’s music

The Verge

If you purchased a Peloton bike or treadmill to exercise with during the pandemic, you’ll soon have a new collection of classes to take from a familiar artist. Peloton says that Beyoncé is one of the most requested artists for its playlists.

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Ticketmaster will pay $10 million for hacking rival ticket seller

The Verge

The company and its parent Live Nation admitted to hiring a former employee from rival ticket seller CrowdSurge, then using his knowledge — including old usernames and passwords — to learn CrowdSurge’s inner workings and “cut [the company] off at the knees.”. Songkick sued Live Nation and Ticketmaster for violating antitrust laws.

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