What the rise of Politics Joe says about young people’s relationship with the news? Media Politics Joe was recently named one of the most mentioned news brands in the UK by the Reuters Institute for journalism. How has it been so successful?
Why is Oscar Wilde having a revival? He’s the ultimate Gen Z icon books Oscar Wilde is having a moment on both stage and screen. Little wonder, says Anna Moloney – he would have adored the Instagram age.
Tesla, Google, Microsoft and Tiktok push tech layoffs total to nearly 100,000 this year Tech A total of 326 tech companies have laid off more than 98,000 employees so far this year, according to online tracker layoffs.fyi.
The Tiktok election: Can memes really move the polls? June 6, 2024 Labour and the Conservatives have been throwing their best memes at each other, but will Tiktok actually sway the election?
Why Scottish Mortgage trust is selling Nvidia June 5, 2024 Scottish Mortgage, the second largest investment trust in the UK, has warned that though the future for AI is bright, companies like Nvidia might not carry on bringing in the record gains that they have managed over recent months. While Scottish Mortgage is on board with the vision of an AI future, deputy manager Lawrence [...]
Tiktok: Chinese-owned app hit with cyber attack as CNN, Paris Hilton and Sony targeted June 5, 2024 Despite its popularity amongst American teens, Tiktok must sell to a non-Chinese entity by January 2025, amid national security concerns.
Bulk sales surge on back of Tiktok and Instagram Gen Z wellness shopping May 28, 2024 Bulk said sales across its range of protein shakes, creatine and products for skin and nails were up 94 per cent, as the company ramps up its presence on TikTok to attract wellness obsessed Gen Z shoppers.
‘Old Money’ Tiktok trend drives demand for Rolex’s as buyers willing to pay more for ‘immediate access’ May 18, 2024 The boss behind one of Britain’s best known sellers of Rolex and Tag Heuer watches said there has been a surge in interest for luxury goods from Gen Z shoppers as they look to emulate the dress sense of the upper classes.
The Notebook: How dual-screening is changing the attention economy May 14, 2024 Tiktok's Kris Boger on the attention economy, how social media is enriching sport, and his favourite podcast.
Ofcom chairman says no more ‘free ride’ for social media companies May 12, 2024 "It’s become a bit of a Wild West in some corners of the internet and on social media," Ofcom's chairman said this weekend.