For millions working remotely, figuring out boundaries, juggling daycare and using digital tools like Slack to show they’re present has become a relatable story.
| Andy Chan, a user experience developer in Singapore, deliberately leaves his phone screen unlocked while he washes his face in the morning. That way, the little green dot next to his Slack avatar icon won’t turn yellow. The pandemic workday is 48 minutes longer, we have more meetings and we send more emails, according to a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. And as hybrid remote-working conditions seem like the future, these realities — and pain points — will only exacerbate. Read more below. As millions of people working remotely are figuring out their boundaries, juggling daycare and using digital tools like Slack to show they’re present, this has become a relatable story. TikTok announced in late July that it would pay more than $1 billion to creators in the U.S. And this week the company announced that publishers will now be eligible to apply for those TikTok Creator Fund payments. As restrictions on Apple’s mobile ad tracker loom, advertisers and their partners are grappling with how personalized experiences can still be created in apps without compromising privacy. Bud Light is one of a number of brands that has been diving deeper into meme culture. But there are some potholes to mind. Other things to know about Join us at the Digiday Media Buying Summit LIVE, where we’ll dive deep into how agencies are changing the way they operate, including everything from confronting data privacy concerns to navigating key trends in commerce. See what else we’ll be covering and register today. Despite market turmoil, new research finds that most media companies were paid on time in Q2. But with less government funding on the table moving forward, industry pros worry the remainder of the year carries risk. Sponsored by OAREX. | | |
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