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JEFFERSON — Students from Jefferson Area High School earned a 16th-place finish out of 32 competing teams in the National Academic Quiz Tournament small school state tournament in Sandusky.Zane Ketola, Reagan Williams and Gino Giblock traveled to Sandusky to compete with other high school “small school” teams from all over the state of Ohio.Alyssa Berrier, team advisor, said Jefferson finished third in the Ashtabula County Scholastic Bowl Tournament and was then offered the opportunity to compete in Sandusky. “Jefferson is the only school in the county to compete in the event since 2018,” Berrier said.Edgewood High School finished fifth in…

Google wants advertisers and publishers alike to buy into its plans for an open internet after the third-party cookie is phased out, setting up consortiums and working groups to give major stakeholders a front-row seat.But one group designed to help publishers navigate new adtech tools and better monetize their sites is facing an uncertain future after several major publishers, including News Corp. and USA Today, have been shown the door.Rob Beeler, a publishing consultant and a former digital ad executive who said he was brought on by Google in 2021 to lead the group, told Marketing Brew that last month…

Instagram generated $32.4 billion in ad revenue in 2021, making up 27% of Meta’s total revenue.Instagram’s ad revenue was higher than Google’s YouTube, which generated $28.8 billion.Meta revealed Instagram’s revenue figures in a court filing, showing rapid growth since its acquisition in 2012.We already knew that Instagram is a giant app that makes up a significant chunk of Meta’s overall business.But now we know just how big it truly is, courtesy of a new court filing: In 2021, the photo and video app generated $32.4 billion in ad revenue — that’s 27% of Meta’s overall revenue.More context: Instagram made more…

The Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Software Market Report 2024 holds significant value in providing a comprehensive understanding of the global economic landscape. In a world constantly influenced by various factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and regional conflicts, this research report analyzes the market from 2018 to 2031, offering both quantitative and qualitative analysis. It goes beyond mere sales and revenue metrics, delving into segmented markets based on region, product type, and downstream industry. By examining key factors like macro-economy, industry news, and policies, the report becomes a vital tool for businesses and investors seeking to navigate the challenging waters…

At the March Lunch and Learn, we did something different. There was no set topic, and attendees were able to trade tips and ask for advice about any aspect of freelancing.   Some of the topics discussed included: Favorite tools and apps We talked about how to use Stickies, an app that is available for both Windows and Mac. They work much like paper Sticky Notes except they are digital. Some people use them to keep track of assignments, while others use them for to-do lists. One lunch and learn participant raved about her Rocketbook Fusion, an erasable smart notepad, which…

You should know that OpenAI can still collect data from your chat for model training, but there’s an option to disable that if you want. You’ll find a toggle option in Settings for Improve the model for everyone when you click the question mark icon at the bottom right of the screen. The company’s statement suggests that the bottom line for adding login-free access is to make the chatbot more available to more people, and it is a viable strategy. Allowing users to skip the process of creating an account makes ChatGPT available to a wider demographic who either didn’t…

Rewards credit cards allow you to get more value out of your everyday spending, and in some cases, they can also offer a suite of travel and lifestyle perks. That said, some of the charge annual fees, some of which can climb into the hundreds of dollars.So when is a credit card annual fee worth it? Ultimately, it depends on whether you can get enough value from the card to offset that yearly cost. But even then, it’s still a good idea to research and compare multiple credit card options to ensure you’re getting the best balance of cost and…

A shocking story was promoted on the “front page” or main feed of Elon Musk’s X on Thursday:”Iran Strikes Tel Aviv with Heavy Missiles,” read the headline.  Captured trending on X on April 4, 2024. Credit: Mashable screenshot This would certainly be a worrying world news development. Earlier that week, Israel had conducted an airstrike on Iran’s embassy in Syria, killing two generals as well as other officers. Retaliation from Iran seemed like a plausible occurrence. SEE ALSO: I’ve been forcibly blue-checked on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what it’s like. But, there was one major problem: Iran did not attack…

CANFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – A local fourth grader will compete in a golf competition on the Augusta National Golf Course this weekend. Preston Tolnar is competing in the national Drive, Chip & Putt contest. His favorite area is chipping, but he’s so good at all three of them that he had the highest score in his regional qualifier to receive the invitation. The nine-year-old will compete with nine other kids in his age group. Only 80 finalists nationwide between the ages of seven and 15 were invited. “If I win Augusta, it would feel awesome. Knowing that there are only…

Roblox is one of the most popular games in the world, with more than 70 million daily active users. A portion of the game’s popularity could be due to the creations of young individuals, including those under 18, a topic which Roblox studio head Stefano Corazza recently discussed in surprising fashion.Speaking with Eurogamer, Corazza attempted to counter the negative perception surrounding this aspect of Roblox, saying, “Like, you can say, ‘Okay, we are exploiting, you know, child labor,’ right? Or, you can say: we are offering people anywhere in the world the capability to get a job, and even like…