2021 may have only just started, but there’s already a lot going on. 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!
Is creativity suffering because of Covid-19?
The Drum’s Ian Burrell explores the effect of the pandemic on the creativity of adland talent, noting that isolated working environments are hampering creativity and exploring possible solutions, such as getting outside more and using your phone less.
Morrisons pushes a local agenda
Morrisons CEO David Potts calls for major suppliers to produce and package more food in Britain and less in mainland Europe, as well as aiming to provide service at a more local level to serve the community.
Marketing trends to watch out for in 2021
We may be at the start of another unpredictable year, but that doesn’t mean we can’t think ahead and start looking out for certain marketing trends, such as the 8 outlined in this article from Marketing Dive.
Trump suspended from social media for spreading misinformation
Facebook and Twitter have suspended Donald Trump’s accounts and deleted posts that questioned the election results and praised supporters who stormed the Capitol Building as part of a move to contain the spread of misinformation online.
Facebook faces antitrust cases
Peter Adams explores the implications of Facebook antitrust cases, suggesting that they may provide the perfect opportunity for rival TikTok to strike.
12 startups to watch in 2021
Startups can seem to appear out of nowhere, and if you didn’t see their growth, it’s easy to forget where they came from. Here are 12 companies to watch out for in 2021 before everyone else starts talking about them too.