Victoria Zavyalova

@MatthewKeysLive @GoogleNewsInit There should be a way for publishers to sit down and talk to tech monopolies. Maybe associations such as @LIONPubs could help set up these conversations? The lack of communication has been an issue in the industry for too long.

I'm going through the Google News Initiative (@GoogleNewsInit) and today's session was about ad revenue. Took a few minutes to offer some thoughts on how Google's HCU was hurting small publishers, and express concerns over their decision to block links to California publishers. We were told at the beginning of the session that it was being recorded on Google's end, to include comments made in the chatroom. Some of the issues I address: 1.) Google's HCU (Helpful Content Updates) are prioritizing SPAM-written content over original, authoritative pieces, contrary to Google's assertion that it rewards helpful, original content with rank. 2.) Google's @SearchLiaison has heard complaints from me and other publishers for months, and has offered an unsatisfactory "we'll pass it along." 3.) Google appears aware of the issues, but hasn't addressed or fixed them. 4.) Google is further penalizing California publishers by deliberately not linking to news content out of protest of pending state legislation that specifically addresses Google's outsized control over the Internet and attempts (albeit through flawed reasoning) to level the playing field. 5.) While there was a part in today's session about "recapturing" revenue, no one addressed how publishers can navigate the ever-changing Google Search algorithms and other times when Google decides on a whim to move the goal posts to the detriment of good, original content publishers. I had a direct pipeline to Google today, and felt I had to speak up on behalf of other small and niche publishers who have been just as impacted and who feel they have no voice. @lilyraynyc @rustybrick @johnmu @CNPAservices @newsalliance @mediaguildwest @pacmediaguild

Concerned about #techlayoffs? It's not the end of the world and, for many, could be a start of new career, #sidehustle or business. #AI based #networking could play a major role. Many thanks to Grit Daily News for the publication! #Intch #futureofwork

Mexican supply chain unicorn, Nowports, opens their first U.S. office in Miami. The startup with a $1.1 billion valuation was launched by 23-year-old Alfonso de los Rios and Maximiliano Casal. thevertical.la/community/mexi…

As startup infrastructure develops in #CentralAsia, increasing numbers of local #entrepreneurs launch their solutions in the U.S. #SilkRoad #AstanaInternationalFinancialCentre #TikTokStartupAcademy #googleforstartups thevertical.la/entrepreneurs/…

Check out this excellent piece by @LisaPatti based on #scientificresearch and some recent #AI data. It's a #mustread for #immigrantentrepreneurs and #internationalfounders, learning to pitch and #sell in the U.S. Praktika.ai world.edu/why-conversati…

This #immigrantentrepreneur is working with top U.S. #educators to develop content for his app. One day, he believes, children will create a better world. But his native country is moving backwards. #edtech #VR #education thevertical.la/entrepreneurs/…

After graduating with an MBA, this #female #immigrant #tech #entrepreneur found herself with 3 kids and $180,000 in debt. She now made it her life’s mission to uplift other parents and help them #savemoney for their #children. thevertical.la/entrepreneurs/…

Can #commodity-backed digital assets serve as hedges against #inflation? Are new #gold, #wheat, #aluminum etc. standards on their way? Check out what #VCs #crypto #investors say. #stablecoins #aluminium #Web3disruptors benzinga.com/markets/crypto…

In #Miami tonight! The world's first brainwave #musicNFTs, #art, modern #violin, and more for a worthy cause #SupportUkraine. Just a few tickets left, gonna be sold-out soon. eventbrite.com/e/gci-planet-p…

Although at least one third of U.S. #tech #startups were launched by #immigrantentrepreneurs, these founders are often overlooked at the #investment stage. Where do they get funding? #VCs @panoramicvc @onewayvc @StartaCapital @ConductiveVC thevertical.la/funding/new-im…

While people are losing control over their governments in the physical world, #governance #tokens are getting hot in #Web3 #metaverse Check out my new tory for @BlocksterCom #cryptolifestyle blockster.com/can-governance…

#Web3 enthusiasts are excited about the launch of #LensProtocol, an alternative to social media such as Twitter. Will this new #blockchain-based network grow beyond its initial adoption? Check out my new story for @BlocksterCom blockster.com/is-a-new-era-o…

Can #music market giants aka #Spotify and #UniversalMusic help smaller #artists promote their #NFTs? "Your ideas should be unique and your community should be into #Web3 and #crypto.” Check out my new story for @BlocksterCom #cryptolifestyle blockster.com/music-monopoli…

Imagine tripping out and choosing your own place for #peaceofmind; traversing the surface of Mars, the Amazon rainforest, or a Caribbean island. Here are a few projects are already exploring the #metaverse of #psychedelics @BlocksterCom blockster.com/the-psychedeli…

#NBAplayoffs were the fans' main focus this weekend. But some lucky ones also made it to Europe for another popular basketball tournament, #EuroLeagueFinalFour -- in the #Metaverse. Check out my story for #Blockster blockster.com/sports-big-dat…

#Metaverse gonna be BIG at the coming #WorldEconomicForum & @wef got some cool predictions. Spoiler: Future is bright but there's space for #virtualharassment and #cybercrime. Check out my story for @BlocksterCom, the leading #crypto lifestyle magazine blockster.com/seven-predicti…

War, destruction, and suffering NEVER makes sense. thevertical.la/entrepreneurs/…

#Corporategift spending more than doubled in 2020-21, #CTO the most generously rewarded position ($1,000) double the amount for CEO and CFO ($500) finance.yahoo.com/news/corporate…

From busboy to #millionaire: How this Bangladeshi #immigrant made his big break in the U.S. #restaurant industry. thevertical.la/entrepreneurs/… #technology #startups #Entrepreneurship

Congrats to the amazing #KUKApp team on the launch of a revolutionary product that could redefine how #smallbusinesses & #ecommerce #entrepreneurs create #apps pymnts.com/news/ecommerce…