… Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has submitted a collective redundancy notification to the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment in the Republic of Ireland. …
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… Social commerce is now primary, not optional: Platforms like TikTok and Instagram influence purchase decisions for over 70 percent of consumers under 30. …
Winning the battle for attention, affordability & advocacy… The hearing took place before Milan’s business court and concerns a class injunctive action brought by MOIGE, an Italian parents’ movement, and a group of families against the companies that own Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. …
Italy parents’ group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors’ social media use… Instagram has given Accra’s creative economy a storefront and a stage simultaneously. …
How Technology Is Changing Leisure and Entertainment in Urban Ghana… WhatsApp is owned by Meta, which also owns Instagram, Facebook and Messenger. When Meta AI was added to WhatsApp last year, it was criticised by some users angry at not being able to turn it off. …
WhatsApp launches totally private ‘incognito’ conversations with its AI chatbotInstagram users will no longer be able to send ultra‑private direct messages, as the feature is switched off globally. …
Instagram privacy tech is turned off today- what does this mean for your DMs?… The ‘Come as You Are’ campaign resonated deeply with consumers, particularly Gen Z, who were tired of the polished, curated images often seen on social media platforms like Instagram. …
Comms and branding with Samuel OWUSU-ADUOMI: How Crocs reinvented itself: Lessons from a brand’s remarkable comeback… The campaign lives primarily on TikTok and Instagram, where Miss Elikemm is already a familiar voice. …
Let’s raise awareness about mental health this May- Betty Elikem Azornu- April 2026
… Shares in the company, which owns Facebook and Instagram, dropped 7% in extended trading after it said it would spend billions more on AI projects than initially planned. …
Meta shares slide as investors weigh Big Tech’s AI spending spree… Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube were once dismissed in corporate conversations as distractions and time-wasters with no place in serious business environments. …
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Meta plans job cuts, with 350 roles threatened in Ireland
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Meta has notified employees that it plans to cut 10% of its workforce, roughly 8,000 staff, with up to 350 jobs at risk in Ireland. The company has submitted a collective redundancy notification to Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and cited increased spending on artificial intelligence as a reason for the cuts.
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Meta plans job cuts, with 350 roles threatened in Ireland
Meta has notified employees that it plans to cut 10% of its workforce, roughly 8,000 staff, with up to 350 jobs at risk in Ireland. The company has submitted a collective redundancy notification to Ireland's Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment and cited increased spending on artificial intelligence as a reason for the cuts.
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Friday 15 May
Ghana's marketing landscape shifts toward price-conscious digital consumers
A marketing strategist argues that Ghanaian brands must compete on "precision relevance" rather than visibility, as high inflation, youth-dominated demographics, and 70 percent mobile internet penetration have created a "hyper-rational" consumer who compares prices online before shopping and exhibits declining brand loyalty.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Italian parents' group sues Meta and TikTok over minors' access
An Italian parents' movement and families sued Meta and TikTok in Milan's business court, seeking to require stronger age-verification systems for users under 14, remove manipulative algorithms, and provide transparent information on harms of overuse. MOIGE says about 3.5 million Italian children aged 7 to 14 are illegally active on these platforms.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 14 May
Technology reshapes leisure habits among urban Ghanaians
Technology has fundamentally changed how urban Ghanaians spend their leisure time, shifting from communal television watching and veranda gatherings to smartphone use and on-demand streaming. Streaming platforms have gained traction in Ghana's cities, with YouTube dominant across income levels and subscription services gaining ground among younger professionals, while local content creators produce Ghanaian-targeted short-form video and podcasts.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
WhatsApp launches private 'incognito' mode for AI chatbot
WhatsApp has introduced private "incognito" chats with its AI chatbot where neither user nor company responses are monitored and past conversations disappear. WhatsApp head Will Cathcart said users wanted private conversations on sensitive topics like health and finances, though a cybersecurity expert warned this could reduce accountability if issues occur.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Friday 8 May
Instagram disables end-to-end encryption on direct messages globally
Instagram has switched off end-to-end encryption on direct messages worldwide, a reversal of Meta's previous commitment to the technology. The shift means Meta can now access message content, and while child protection groups welcome the decision, privacy advocates have condemned it.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
How Crocs transformed from ridiculed footwear to fashion brand
Crocs has undergone a dramatic transformation from a utility shoe dismissed as poor taste to a sought-after global fashion statement. The brand's turnaround resulted from deliberate marketing strategies, focus on comfort and self-expression, and authentic collaborations that appealed to millennials, Gen Z, and celebrities.
7 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Friday 1 May
Betty Elikem Azornu launches 'Mindful May' mental health campaign
Betty Elikem Azornu has launched 'Mindful May', a campaign to destigmatise mental health conversations in Ghana through plain language and honest discussion of issues like family pressure, toxic productivity, and depression, with a different weekly focus throughout the month.
1 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thursday 30 April
Meta shares fall 7% amid Big Tech AI spending concerns
Meta's stock dropped 7% after the company announced plans to spend billions more on AI projects than initially planned, while investors express anxiety about whether massive AI investments by big tech firms will deliver returns. The four largest US tech companies are spending more than $650bn on AI this year, though Google, Microsoft, and Amazon showed better investor reception by demonstrating early payoffs from their AI spending.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Monday 27 April
Gen Z's digital fluency offers business advantage if leveraged
An opinion piece argues that organisations should stop asking how to manage Gen Z and instead focus on leveraging their digital fluency to drive business performance. The article contends that when Gen Z is empowered to contribute and innovate, their familiarity with digital platforms and technology becomes a competitive asset rather than a workplace challenge.
27 April 2026 · Daily Guide →