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We keep an eye out for the most interesting stories about Labby subjects: digital media, startups, the web, journalism, strategy, and more. Here’s some of what we’ve seen lately.
The Guardian / Emily Bell / Oct 23, 2018
“A Kickstarter campaign for Tortoise membership rocketed past £300,000, offering those who buy the highest tier for £8,000 their own named chair in the news conference. Vanneck-Smith said a large number of younger contributors had given small amounts on Kickstarter, and that the intent of the startup was to be redistributive — using the expensive membership tiers and other funding to broaden access.”
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