The Future of Commerce - Issue #190
Crypto
Sotheby's Opens Meta-Gallery In Blockchain World Decentraland — www.highsnobiety.com In its ongoing bid to draw in crypto-collectors, Sotheby's has opened a virtual gallery in the blockchain world Decentraland.
Nvidia CEO: We’re Moving Towards a Crypto Metaverse - Decrypt Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says augmented reality will take off and digital assets will be a large part of the coming metaverse.
Business/Marketing/Adv
Lego has created an Adidas sneaker, complete with laces and a shoebox — edition.cnn.com Sneaker fans can add yet another new product to their collection, although this shoe is not one to wear.
Netflix Online Shop to Sell Products Tied to Shows Like 'Lupin' — www-nytimes-com.cdn.ampproject.org You streamed it. Now you can buy it at Netflix.shop, a new site that will offer everything from a “Lupin” side table to a “Yasuke” clock.
Interestingness
Fundamentals of modern loyalty — andjelicaaa.substack.com To earn customer loyalty, offer community, not rewards
Peloton: How the Bike Company Has Become a Global Content Brand — www-hollywoodreporter-com.cdn.ampproject.org
The bike company has become a global content brand via rigorous scripting of classes, canny promotion of instructors and entertainment industry partnerships.
Wellness
The Pandemic Hit and Suddenly I Couldn’t Read a Damn Thing — www.thedailybeast.com
"It was difficult not being able to rely on something, really two things—writing and reading—that I have relied on my whole life as escapes and stress-reducers."
Platform News
Spotify launches its live audio app and Clubhouse rival, Spotify Greenroom — techcrunch.com
In March, Spotify announced it was acquiring the company behind the sports-focused audio app Locker Room to help speed its entry into the live audio market. Today, the company is making good on that deal with the launch of Spotify Greenroom, a new mobile app that allows Spotify users worldwide to join or host live...