1r Weekly Digital Trends - Volume 5

Industry TrendsMay 4, 2023
We've got your update on the top stories trending this week in e-comm, marketing and technology.

From the latest bans looming for TikTok users to Amazon's plans for incorporating new machine learning models for improved audience targeting, read on for all that and more.

Technology



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LINKEDIN'S NEXT BIG MOVE AFTER TURNING 20

LinkedIn's growth was threatened by frequent downtime, prompting a pivotal rebuild.

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SHOPIFY TECH SIGN CHANGES

BIG CHANGES COMING FOR SHOPIFY

Shopify sells off its logistics unit to Flexport for a 13% stake and announces a 20% workforce layoff.


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TECH ON COMPUTER SLACK

SLACK UPDATES TO PUT AI AT THE CENTER

Slack adds AI to platform for workflows to enhance its user experience.


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E-Commerce



AMAZON BUILDING TECH BLUE

AMAZON'S NEW MACHINE LEARNING UPDATE


Amazon changes its demand-side platform with new models, delivering improved audience targeting and cost efficiency.


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GAP RETAIL FASHION LOGO SEWING

GAP'S RECENT STRUGGLES EXPLAINED


Gap plans to lay off 1,800 workers in an effort to save $300 million due to financial struggles.


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GOLF WOMEN APPAREL

GROWING DEMAND FOR WOMEN'S GOLF APPAREL SOLVED


TravisMathew expands women's golf apparel line in response to growing demand from customers.


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Marketing



MARKETING AGENCY NEWS LIKE A BOSS

THIS WEEK'S AGENCY NEWS


The agency world’s biggest leadership changes, account wins and losses, reviews, acquisitions, and more.

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DINER FOOD SUCCESS COFFEE

HOW THIS DINER KEPT REGULARS HAPPY AMID A REBRAND


Brooklyn's Three Decker Diner gets a facelift, but still maintains its charm with loyal regulars.


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TIKTOK MAN WRONG GENERATION T CAPTION

TIKTOKERS' BACK-UP PLANS AMID POTENTIAL BAN


TikTok creators rethink posting strategies amid potential ban.


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