Like magpies searching out shiny objects, we have found some interesting articles from the last week and put them all in one place for you. Enjoy!
Greenpeace follows up on the iconic ‘Rang-tan’ ad
Greenpeace won awards with it’s ‘Rang-tan’ campaign two years ago that raised awareness of the palm oil industry, and now is launching a new animation in the same style to raise awareness of the deforestation that occurs as a result of the industrial meat industry.
One in four Brits don’t realise the internet is funded by advertising
A survey of 1500 Brits carried out by The Trade Desk has found that ignorance of advertising’s role in funding the internet is putting websites at risk.
Sadiq Khan launches a £7m initiative to help attract BAME Londoners into the tech sector
The scheme is funded by the London Enterprise Panel alongside the European Social Fund, and aims to inspire young entrepreneurs to tackle under-representation.
Facebook continues to expand shopping capabilities and features across its platforms
Facebook is rolling out several new features for e-commerce marketers and brands, such as Instagram ads with product tags, shopping engagement custom audiences and discounts in shops.
Almost half of marketers expect job cuts in the next three months
Job prospects may have improved since the beginning of lockdown, but many companies are still expected to cut staff rather than hire, with data from the IPA Bellwether report showing that 43.8% of respondents expect a decline in staffing levels over the next three months.