Weekly News Update 10.23.20; FiveStars Loyalty Program; Job Outlook in the Digital Industry; Marketing Trends of 2021

In this episode of The Radcast, Ryan and Reiley give us our Weekly News Update for the week ending 10.23.20.

It's FRIYAY! We have some great headlines for you today...

• FiveStars, the service we know and love, has raised a little over $50 Million. CEO and Co-Founder, Victor Ho, said the money raised is to expand their current services to help small businesses.
• Jobs that are on the horizon in the digital industry:
  • Cyber Security Expert (I mean common... with practically everything moving to online in one way or another, it's important to have a security expert ensuring no data will be taken, manipulated, or hacked, etc!!! You get the jist - Protect your stuff.)
  • Graphic Designers (This is a no brainer! As more online networking and shopping takes place the need for quality work that makes an impact is vital!)
  • User Experience (It's important for each business to take the user's experience on the website into consideration.  Make it easy. Make the transactions seamless. UX designers are your people!)
• Marketing trends leading into 2021: Have passion in your brand!!!
  • Purpose
  • Human Connection
  • Agility
  • Fusion
  • Trust
  • Participation
  • Talent  Transformation

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