The staff of Pitchfork listens to a lot of new music. A lot of it. On any given day our writers, editors, and contributors go through an imposing number of new releases, giving recommendations to each other and discovering new favorites along the way. Each Monday, with our Pitchfork Selects playlist, we’re sharing what our writers are playing obsessively […]
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As the birthplace of prestige TV shows like The Sopranos and The Wire, HBO — and, by extension, HBO Max — is best known for its impressive lineup of original series. The network has also been upping the ante with feature-length content that is the stuff of Oscar dreams. Below is a list of some of our favorite films streaming […]
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Open water has health ripple effects. What’s happening: A recent study found that spending time near water sources like oceans, rivers, and lakes lowered stress more effectively than green spaces. Less than two minutes significantly reduced blood pressure and heart rate while increasing perceived relaxation. Touch sand. Nature is medicine, but water is a multiplier. People living near the coast move […]
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As the digital advertising landscape continues to evolve, advertisers must navigate increasingly nuanced consumer behaviors to build effective media strategies. Now a destination for marketers seeking to achieve a range of marketing objectives, from awareness and consideration to conversion and lead generation, YouTube has evolved significantly over the years. We sat down with Darren D’Altorio, […]
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The bull case for OpenAI to build an ads business just got a lot more real. The company is developing a sleek AI companion device, born out of its acquisition of former Apple designer Jony Ive’s design firm, with plans to ship 100 million units, according to The Wall Street Journal. If it takes off, OpenAI […]
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For brands, the experience of bringing new products to market, or introducing existing products to new audiences, can feel a lot like a mission control countdown. After all, a new product launch is a carefully thought-out and tested process—from conducting customer and market research to brand positioning, messaging development, and much more—in hopes of ensuring a […]
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