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Kassy Cho
Verified
Independent Journalist, Freelance
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Biography
Kassy Cho is an award-winning journalist and audience strategist pioneering a social media-first approach to growing young audiences. She is the founder and editor-in-chief of Almost, an independent media outlet delivering global news stories for young people worldwide. Kassy has a wealth of experience in the digital space, having served as an Audience Development Editor at QuickTake by Bloomberg and at BuzzFeed News, where she single-handedly transformed the @world Instagram account to become the platform's fastest-growing news account in 2018, achieving over 1,500% organic growth in just over a year. She now works with some of the world’s biggest non-profit brands, including Amnesty International, Save the Children, International Committee of the Red Cross and Human Rights Watch, on growing their digital audiences. She is often invited to speak on the intersection of social media and journalism at international conferences and schools. Kassy is also known for her extensive reporting on human rights issues, specifically in the Asia-Pacific region, where she is currently based. She is an advocate of enacting social change through storytelling and education, and has worked on various campaigns aimed at amplifying marginalized voices and fostering understanding.
non-business topics
Content
By Kassy Cho, Isha Jain Verified, Ashley Lee| almostmag.co@ Germany, China israel taiwan, Cute Cute Video Featured Impact Featured Politics Politics Video Activism Politics Video
Videos Of People Sabotaging Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants In Japan Are Going Viral And People Are Furious
By Kassy Cho| almostmag.co@ VIDEOVideos of Japanese people pranking sushi conveyor stores by licking communal soy sauce bottles, putting wasabi on other people’s orders and performing other unpleasant and unhygienic acts have sparked outrage on social media. The pranksters targeted famous Japanese sushi chain stores —Hamazushi, Akindo Sushiro and Kura Sushi— and posted their pranks on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter throughout January 2023.
Miss Universe Thailand Wore A Dress Made Of Used Soda Can Tabs As A Tribute To Her Garbage Collector Parents
By Kassy Cho| almostmag.co@ Miss Universe Thailand Anna Sueangam-iam paid a meaningful tribute to her parents at the Miss Universe 2022 pageant by wearing an upcycled dress made from used pull tabs from soda cans. Photo via @annasnga_1o / InstagramThe child of a garbage collector and a street sweeper, 24-year-old Sueangam-iam grew up in a garbage dump in Bangkok. Sueangam-iam has openly spoken about her childhood, telling Thai media most of her toys as a child had been salvaged from trash.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States