1r Weekly Digital Trends - Volume 7

Industry TrendsJune 20, 2023
Let us break down the top updates and news that you may have missed this past week in e-comm, marketing and technology.

From a crystal-studded loveseat at $10,000, defying the meaning of luxurious comfort and lounging to Youtube's partner program opening the doors of opportunity to smaller creators, scroll down for more.

Technology



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TWITTER NOT PAYING LANDLORD RENT

Twitter owes 3 months' rent to its Boulder landlord, raising concerns about the company's financial stability.

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OPEN AI CHAT GPT APP

OPENAI'S FEATURES & REDUCED PRICING

OpenAI upgrades its text-generating models, introducing function calling and expanding the context window.


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NEW TWITCH PARTNER PLUS PROGRAM

Twitch's Partner Plus program gives qualifying streamers 70% revenue share on subscriptions with requirements.


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Marketing



TIN OF FISH CANS

GEN-Z HAS BOOSTED TINNED FISH SALES


Tinned fish sales soar as social media trends and its snack-friendly appeal attract younger consumers.

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YOUTUBE LOGO

YOUTUBE PARTNER PROGRAM CHANGES


Youtube lowers partner program requirements, allowing creators with smaller followings to utilize monetization tools.


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BEAUTY PRODUCTS OLAPLEX

WHY OLAPLEX IS SOLD AT WALMART


Unauthorized product diversion leads to salon-grade products appearing at non-premium retailers, creating challenges.


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E-Commerce



FATHERS DAY SIGN MUSTACHE

CANNABIS BRANDS PROMOTE FATHERS DAY


Cannabis stigma is fading as it becomes a popular gift for Father's Day and spans generations of users.


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LOVESAC'S $10,000 BEANBAG SEAT


For the brand's 25th anniversary, they teamed up with Swarovsky, releasing limited-edition beanbag chairs decorated with nearly 25,000 crystals.


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GOOGLE VIRTUAL TRY ON MODELS

GOOGLE'S NEW VIRTUAL TRY ON FEATURE


Google introduces virtual try-on for women's tops using AI, aiming to reduce apparel returns and improve satisfaction.


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