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Astronomer Appoints Paltrow After Viral Incident Sparks Resignations

7/26/2025

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Astronomer appointed Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson after a viral kiss-cam incident.
Paltrow's introductory video highlighted the company's commitment to data automation.
The incident prompted the resignations of CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot.
Following the event, interest in Astronomer rose, paralleling a 25% increase in Coldplay's streaming.

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Story summary

Astronomer appointed Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson after a viral kiss-cam incident.
Paltrow's introductory video highlighted the company's commitment to data automation.
The incident prompted the resignations of CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristin Cabot.
Following the event, interest in Astronomer rose, paralleling a 25% increase in Coldplay's streaming.