⚡️ Dimple's Digital Digest: 4 April ⚡️
This week, we cover the brands responding to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, how TikTok was designed for war, why we turn to memes during times of crisis, and much more.
🤝 Before we get into it, here are 5 charities you can support now:
Ukrainian Red Cross. They’re on the ground providing vital humanitarian aid.
UNHCR. They’re helping refugees and those fleeing their homes.
Unicef UK. They’re supporting children and their families
British Red Cross. They’re giving critical care in Ukraine and its neighbours.
READ ME (PART ONE):
🤯 Key report: More than 58% of the world are active social media users
👓 Must read: These are the 3 trends marketers could look for in 2022
🐦 Must read: how Twitter is reinventing itself by going back in time
📈 Everything to know about social engagement benchmarks this year
A SPOTLIGHT ON UKRAINE:
🇺🇦 How are brands responding online and beyond to Russia’s invasion?
🚨 Must read: how TikTok was designed for war
🤳 Ukrainian influencers bring the frontlines to the app
🇷🇺 The Kremlin is still active on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
💭 Why we turn to memes and jokes during times of crisis
🗣️ PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🗣️
Adding hashtags on Instagram may not help you get more video views
READ ME (PART TWO):
🌍 Inside Facebook’s African sweatshops for moderation
🤖 Instagram has now verified 35 virtual influencers. Why?
🤔 A day in the digital life of an internet it-girl
🕵️ Still playing Wordle? It could be watching you
HEY THAT’S COOL:
✨ Adidas debuts inclusive ad campaign with 25 sets of bare breasts
🚀 The funniest travel Instagram is run by the T.S.A. Seriously
UH OH:
🔴 TikTok is enabling predatory ADHD ads to target young people
🌕 More employees juggle conflicts while moonlighting as influencers
BONUS!
❤️ The adorable love story behind Wikipedia’s ‘high five’ photos