76: Social Media Holidays end of March 2021

Here are the social media holidays that will be trending on social media for the last 10 days of March 2021.

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75: #Holidays for March 20

Listen to the briefing to hear what social media hashtags are trending on social media today March 20, 2021.

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74: Facebook’s New Augmented Reality Tool

Facebook is creating a wristband-type device that can interpret muscle commands as they travel through your ar. The device will allow take action within the digital environment.

Utilizing EMG, or electromyography, which translates electrical motor nerve signals while they travel through your body via sensors. It’s game-changing technology and for some people, puts Facebook just a wee bit too close to our private thoughts. Listen to the briefing to hear how Facebook sees this technology impacting our lives.

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73: Looking at new online shoppers

Harvard Review has released some research looking at new online customers — those who were forced to start shopping online during the pandemic. COVID-19 forced many shoppers to make their first online purchases. But will these customers stick around? Listen to the briefing to hear what the research shows.

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72: Facebook Winning the Publishing Battle

Facebook announced on Tuesday March 16, 2021 that they have plans to launch a new platform for writers to self-publish their content, grow their audience and make money through monetization tools starting with subscriptions. Facebook said the platform will roll out in the coming months in the U.S. Listen to the briefing to hear how this will impact our news consumption.

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71: Female Labor Participation at a 33 Year Low

The coronavirus and its economic fallout disproportionately damaged American women. Hospitality and education were hit the hardest by lockdowns and these sectors skew more female. The greater share of domestic work that women perform in American society also prompted many to leave work and focus on caretaking. Where men made up the bulk of job losses seen during the financial crisis in 2009, the current recession has seen job losses land more equally. Listen to the briefing to hear what this might mean for restaurant and retail sectors.

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70: Is the Irish Pub In Danger?

During a third wave of Covid and a prolonged Iockdown, the pandemic has brought the Irish hospitality sector, and in particular, the pub industry, to its knees. Although each bar faces a different set of circumstances and challenges, one thing is very clear. Ireland’s iconic watering holes face a deeply uncertain future. Listen to the briefing to hear how the Irish Pub is a key part of the community and how it may survive.