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Economic Times
8 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Astronomer's Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot Coldplay concert scandal: Reputation built in 10 or 20 years, can be lost in moment
Live Events FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel 'Coldplaygate' is the latest sensation in internet and particularly on the social media platforms. What happened with Astronomer's former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday night is stark reminder that cameras are everywhere and a moment can possibly ruin professional careers and personal lives.A spokesperson for Astronomer on Friday night after the company issued a statement saying Byron had been placed on leave and that the company's chief product officer, Peter DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. On Saturday afternoon, Astronomer issued another statement saying that Byron had resigned and that the board of directors would begin a search for his incident, which has dominated social media, was a stark reminder of how quickly things can spread thanks to social media and how cameras are surrounding people at all times. That is especially true at large concerts where fans are often recording snippets or streaming them on social media. Case in point: The video of Wednesday's interaction was posted by a concertgoer with a modest TikTok following. But thanks to the power of that app's algorithm, it had more than 77 million views as of Friday took only a few seconds of video for Byron and Cabot to thoroughly dominate internet discourse and become an instant meme, which many have called "Coldplaygate." From there, it turned into a broader discussion of privacy and why they had been wrong to assume they would not be seen and, potentially, recorded."If you're in a public place, there is absolutely no expectation of privacy," said Charles Lindsey, an associate professor of marketing at University at Buffalo School of Management. "When you're in a public place, whether it be a public park, a store, a concert, there are cameras, and if it's on camera, you can't take it back," she lesson had been learned by plenty of people before this was the time in May when the door of a plane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron had just been opened by staff in Hanoi, Vietnam, when his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushed him in the face. When he looked up and noticed a camera filming the scene from outside, he waved. The video quickly gained traction online, leading to a flurry of 2024, there was a great deal of debate over a woman posting videos on TikTok in which she assumed she was witnessing an extramarital affair taking place on a there was the infamous Met Gala elevator incident in 2014, where Solange Knowles was seen attacking Jay-Z while her sister, Beyoncé, stood watching and a bodyguard tried to restore order. The security-cam footage leaked to TMZ, and it became fodder for the public."We live in a very intrusive world, in terms of cameras and digital footprints," Lindsey said. "It can take 10 or 20 years to build a reputation, and you can lose it in a moment," she said.A1. Astronomer Inc's chief product officer, Peter DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO.A2. Astronomer is a data infrastructure company that works with companies to manage and automate data.
Time of India
8 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Astronomer's Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot Coldplay concert scandal: Reputation built in 10 or 20 years, can be lost in moment
'Coldplaygate' is the latest sensation in internet and particularly on the social media platforms. What happened with Astronomer's former CEO Andy Byron and Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot during a Coldplay concert in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Wednesday night is stark reminder that cameras are everywhere and a moment can possibly ruin professional careers and personal lives. A spokesperson for Astronomer on Friday night after the company issued a statement saying Byron had been placed on leave and that the company's chief product officer, Peter DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. On Saturday afternoon, Astronomer issued another statement saying that Byron had resigned and that the board of directors would begin a search for his replacement. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category healthcare Project Management Artificial Intelligence Finance others Leadership Design Thinking PGDM Data Analytics Technology MCA Management Cybersecurity Public Policy Digital Marketing Product Management Healthcare Data Science Operations Management MBA Data Science CXO Degree Others Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Lucknow CERT-IIML Healthcare Management India Starts on undefined Get Details Also Read - Astronomer HR Head Kristine Cabot is yet to resign even though Coldplay concert cheating scandal costs CEO Andy Byron his job by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Simple Morning Habit for a Flatter Belly After 50! Lulutox Undo Internet, Social Media Wildfire The incident, which has dominated social media, was a stark reminder of how quickly things can spread thanks to social media and how cameras are surrounding people at all times. That is especially true at large concerts where fans are often recording snippets or streaming them on social media. Case in point: The video of Wednesday's interaction was posted by a concertgoer with a modest TikTok following. But thanks to the power of that app's algorithm, it had more than 77 million views as of Friday evening. Live Events Also Read - Astronomer CEO Andy Byron-HR Head Kristin Cabot Coldplay concert cheating row: Here's how Facebook, Instagram, X are playing gigantic surveillance system It took only a few seconds of video for Byron and Cabot to thoroughly dominate internet discourse and become an instant meme, which many have called "Coldplaygate." From there, it turned into a broader discussion of privacy and why they had been wrong to assume they would not be seen and, potentially, recorded. "If you're in a public place, there is absolutely no expectation of privacy," said Charles Lindsey, an associate professor of marketing at University at Buffalo School of Management. "When you're in a public place, whether it be a public park, a store, a concert, there are cameras, and if it's on camera, you can't take it back," she stated. Also Read - Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot's company Astronomer is AI-Airflow data firm, ties up with over 80,000 - all about Astronomer Inc Cameras Are Everywhere That lesson had been learned by plenty of people before this incident. There was the time in May when the door of a plane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron had just been opened by staff in Hanoi, Vietnam, when his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushed him in the face. When he looked up and noticed a camera filming the scene from outside, he waved. The video quickly gained traction online, leading to a flurry of interpretations. In 2024, there was a great deal of debate over a woman posting videos on TikTok in which she assumed she was witnessing an extramarital affair taking place on a plane. And there was the infamous Met Gala elevator incident in 2014, where Solange Knowles was seen attacking Jay-Z while her sister, Beyoncé, stood watching and a bodyguard tried to restore order. The security-cam footage leaked to TMZ, and it became fodder for the public. "We live in a very intrusive world, in terms of cameras and digital footprints," Lindsey said. "It can take 10 or 20 years to build a reputation, and you can lose it in a moment," she said. FAQs Q1. Who is interim CEO of Astronomer Inc? A1. Astronomer Inc's chief product officer, Peter DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. Q2. What is Astronomer Inc? A2. Astronomer is a data infrastructure company that works with companies to manage and automate data.
Boston Globe
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
‘Coldplaygate' is a stark reminder that cameras are everywhere
Advertisement 'Oh, look at these two,' Martin said, prepared to sing another sweet song. Then things became awkward. Get Love Letters: The Newsletter A weekly dispatch with all the best relationship content and commentary – plus exclusive content for fans of Love Letters, Dinner With Cupid, weddings, therapy talk, and more. Enter Email Sign Up Coldplay's Chris Martin accidentally exposes astronomer CEO Andy Byron having an affair with his HR chief Kristin Cabot. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) When Cabot noticed her face on the screen, she immediately jumped out of Byron's arms, covered her face and turned around. He ducked out of view. A woman standing beside them was seen cupping her face in disbelief, her mouth wide open. Martin, realizing what was happening, said: 'Wow, what? Either they're having an affair, or they're just very shy. I'm not quite sure what to do.' The identities of Byron and Cabot were confirmed by a spokesperson for Astronomer on Friday night after the company issued a statement saying Byron had been placed on leave and that the company's chief product officer, Peter DeJoy, would serve as interim CEO. Advertisement On Saturday, Astronomer announced that Byron The incident, which has dominated social media, was a stark reminder of how quickly things can spread thanks to social media and how cameras are surrounding people at all times. That is especially true at large concerts where fans are often recording snippets or streaming them on social media. Case in point: The video of Wednesday's interaction was posted by a concertgoer with a modest TikTok following. But thanks to the power of that app's algorithm, it had more than 77 million views as of Friday evening. It took only a few seconds of video for Byron and Cabot to thoroughly dominate internet discourse and become an instant meme, which many have called 'Coldplaygate.' As the video circulated, some shared their advice for the couple, suggesting they could have covered themselves in a blanket or thrown on a pair of shades. Others pointed out how awkward things would be at their office the next day. The moment proceeded to be shared, and joked about, by politicians, corporations and even New York City's sanitation department. From there, it turned into a broader discussion of privacy and why they had been wrong to assume they would not be seen and, potentially, recorded. As stated previously, Astronomer is committed to the values and culture that have guided us since our founding. Our leaders are expected to set the standard in both conduct and accountability, and recently, that standard was not met. Andy Byron has tendered his resignation, and… — Astronomer (@astronomerio) 'If you're in a public place, there is absolutely no expectation of privacy,' said Charles Lindsey, an associate professor of marketing at University at Buffalo School of Management. 'When you're in a public place, whether it be a public park, a store, a concert, there are cameras, and if it's on camera, you can't take it back.' Advertisement That lesson had been learned by plenty of people before this incident. There was the time in May when the door of a plane carrying French President Emmanuel Macron had just been opened by staff in Hanoi, Vietnam, when his wife, Brigitte Macron, pushed him in the face. When he looked up and noticed a camera filming the scene from outside, he waved. The video quickly gained traction online, leading to a flurry of interpretations. In 2024, there was a great deal of debate over a woman posting videos on TikTok in which she assumed she was witnessing an extramarital affair taking place on a plane. And there was the infamous Met Gala elevator incident in 2014, where Solange Knowles was seen attacking Jay-Z while her sister, Beyoncé, stood watching and a bodyguard tried to restore order. The security-cam footage leaked to TMZ, and it became fodder for the public. 'We live in a very intrusive world, in terms of cameras and digital footprints,' Lindsey said. 'It can take 10 or 20 years to build a reputation, and you can lose it in a moment.' This article originally appeared in .
News18
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Coldplay Concert Sparks Scandal: CEO Caught in Viral Kiss Cam Controversy World 360
Coldplay Concert Sparks Scandal: CEO Caught in Viral Kiss Cam Controversy | World 360 | News18 Last Updated: Videos World Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristen Cabot became the center of a viral scandal at a Coldplay concert, caught on the kiss cam. Amid speculation of an affair, Byron's wife deleted her social media, while the internet erupted with memes and theories, dubbing it 'Coldplaygate.' n18oc_world News18 Mobile App -
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I didn't mean to": Coldplay fan speaks out after exposing Andy Byron and Kristin Cabot
The Coldplaygate moment at their Boston concerts has been making the rounds on social media, where a man and woman are embracing on the stadium Jumbotron. Their awkward attempt to hide has gone viral on social media and caused a frenzy online. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It didn't take long for online users to identify the pair as , CEO of the data software company Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, the company's Chief Human Resources Officer. Within hours, the clip had gone viral, prompting discussions about infidelity, workplace relationships, and public accountability. The moment that changed everything A video was captured by Coldplay fan Grace Springer during the July 16 concert. It shows Byron and Cabot sharing a brief moment, while embracing each other, before hastily turning away when they realised the spotlight was on them. Even Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said , 'Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy'. The woman who captured the moment has a few words to say! Springer, who filmed and posted the footage, later told The US Sun, 'I had no idea who the couple was… A part of me feels bad for turning these people's lives upside down, but, play stupid games… win stupid prizes.' She added, 'I hope their partners can heal… I hope, for them, my video was a blessing in disguise'. For the unversed, Byron is married to Megan Kerrigan Byron, while Cabot had recently divorced her husband, Kenneth Thornby. According to reports by the San Francisco Chronicle, following the video's spread, which is now tallying over 50 million views, Astronomer reportedly placed both Byron and Cabot on leave and began a formal board investigation. Amid this, Cabot's previous LinkedIn Post has also gone viral, where she said she 'leads by example and win[s] trust with employees of all levels, from CEOs to managers to assistants.' Byron, in turn, commended her as 'a proven leader.' It remains unclear whether this unexpected spotlight will affect their roles. The astronomer has not yet issued public statements beyond confirming that both individuals are cooperating with the internal review.
