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Myra Iqbal
Verified
Producer, AJ+
California
Beats
Local News and Human Interest Stories
Plumbing
Content
By Myra Iqbal Verified| Jezebel Verified Benito Skinner had not yet come out when he started posting lip sync videos as “Kim Kardashian” on Instagram in college. As much he loved acting, he never imagined he could use the internet as a platform for his queer, pop-culture laced, nostalgic, sometimes dark, and almost always snarky comedy. “I’m from Idaho, so it never crossed my mind that that was a thing. I was like, do you just send your headshot to an agent?” Skinner told Jezebel.
By Beth Elderkin, Myra Iqbal Verified| Gizmodo Australia@ Riverdale is the kind of show where killer roleplaying games, cheerleaders doing archery, and drug rings for faux Pixie Stix aren’t enough to crack the top 10 of wacky things we’ve seen. With showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa set to maybe expand his television empire with The Brides, we’re looking at his most infamous creation to point out what makes it, well, so Riverdale.
By Myra Iqbal Verified| Jezebel Verified Benito Skinner had not yet come out when he started posting lip sync videos as “Kim Kardashian” on Instagram in college. As much he loved acting, he never imagined he could use the internet as a platform for his queer, pop-culture laced, nostalgic, sometimes dark, and almost always snarky comedy. “I’m from Idaho, so it never crossed my mind that that was a thing. I was like, do you just send your headshot to an agent?” Skinner told Jezebel.
Company Info
AJ+
AJ+ is a digital news and storytelling platform that launched in 2014 as part of the Al Jazeera Media Network. Based in Doha, Qatar, with an office in Washington, D.C., AJ+ focuses on innovative storytelling for a global, multilingual audience. The platform produces content in English, Spanish, and Arabic, with plans for French, and emphasizes coverage of underrepresented communities and issues often overlooked by mainstream media. AJ+ delivers a variety of formats, including short-form explainers, live coverage, long-form documentaries, and animated content, all optimized for social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. The platform targets digitally engaged, global-minded audiences, particularly younger viewers interested in socially conscious journalism. With a strong social media presence, AJ+ has achieved significant audience engagement, including over 6.1 billion organic Facebook views by 2016 and millions of followers across its channels.
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Founded: 2014