Full Fat's Weekly Digital Bulletin - 25/11

Payday, Black Friday and a digital bulletin!? You guys are truly spoiled...

Bringing you the freshest insights, app developments, and trends sweeping social media platforms across the country, so you can level up your strategy and ensure you’re always ahead of the curve.

This week, we’re happy to see that England won 6-2 in their first World Cup game but the games have attracted a series of problems in Qatar. Meta continues to make changes across Facebook and there’s a belief Twitter could enter bankruptcy.. but at least we have Black Friday to look forward to!

Food for thought:

1. Beckham breaks silence on Qatar ambassador role - After receiving huge backlash from the ￡150m partnership, Human rights and LGBTQ+ groups have criticised his involvement and here’s what David’s said…
2. Meta removes preference fields from Facebook profiles - Users have been informed that religious, political and sexual profile fields will be deleted to help streamline the app. However, did you know ads were adjusted earlier this year to better align with Europe’s GDPR? Pretty random timing from Meta.
3. Balenciaga apologise for the 'disgusting' campaign featuring 'child abuse' - Celebrities are backing off from the brand after major backlash from different ads highlighting child slavery and pornography cases. Wonder what this means for the brand's future?

Extra, extra! Read all about it:

1. Could Twitter collapse or go bankrupt? - Since Musk bought the app, Twitter has been hit by swingeing job cuts, an advertiser boycott, warnings of bankruptcy and mass resignations - #RIPTwitter?
2. 3 latest TikTok LIVE updates - Introducing… Multi-Guest! Hosts can go LIVE with up to 5 guests, the LIVE minimum age has now increased from 16 to 18 with safety reminders for all guests. Nice to see TikTok is growing in responsibility.
3. Meta shares tips for marketers - Looking for last-minute tips to push your social strategies over the edge this holiday season? Watch the latest episodes of its ‘Social Skills’ interview series to learn about new approaches and results...?

Have you seen this yet?:

1. Primark adds a pre-loved section to its stores - Becoming one of the latest brands to introduce a vintage line, the fast fashion brand is welcoming items from the likes of Burberry; walk, don’t run! Are they heading in the right direction or greenwashing?
2. News and reviews just in for best black Friday sales - Courtesy of IndyBest, check out the ‘All Deals’ page to find bargains from advent calendars to the latest tech gadgets. Read for the best deals to shop.
3. Iranian women stand-up before England clash - Iran fans pictured outside Qatar’s stadium against their nation’s regime over the World Cup. Women dressed in Iranian flag colours and posters saying “Women. Life. Freedom.” Crowds were also left in tears after the Iranian team refused to sing their national anthem and stood silent to make a powerful statement - it’s time for change!?

For any suggestions on what you’d like to see included in next week’s bulletin, or to talk all things digital, just drop us a line. Have a great weekend!