1R Weekly Digital Trends – March 9, 2023
We're back with your weekly recap of what's trending in marketing, e-comm and technology.
This week features topics from Apple's new classical music streaming service to the rise in brands partnering with female athletes.
Here's what's happening and what you need to know:
Technology
WHY REDDIT IS SHUTTING DOWN CLUBHOUSE TALK
Reddit shutting down popular feature to build a "significantly" better one.
IMPORTANCE OF AI PROJECTS FOR BUSINESS LEADERS
Why business leaders should hire data scientists to map out challenges and start AI projects without thinking about models.
APPLE LAUNCHES NEW STREAMING SERVICE
Apple is launching a new classical music streaming service called Apple Music Classical, offering users exclusive access to music.
eCommerce
POP UP GROCER - THE TRAVELLING GROCER
How a Traveling grocer featuring emerging CPG brands, settled down in a permanent location in New York City.
EXPANDING BEYOND THE US AMIDST ECONOMIC CHALLENGES
Simon Miller's CEO Chelsea Hansford attributes much of the company's success to its Instagram strategy.
BIGGEST RETAIL MOVES IN FEBRUARY
The biggest CEO swaps and why those decisions were made.
Marketing
DOJ SUES GOOGLE AND WHAT THAT COULD MEAN
Google’s VP of global ads on what the DOJ lawsuit could mean for the company.
THE EV AD MARKETPLACE
Why EV ads are getting top placements despite limited inventory.
NAVIGATING BRAND DEALS
Why brands are showing more interest in working with female athletes.