Hey Friends! Happy New Year.

This year we are expanding our “This Week In Digital” Series 🎉! Now, all news can be found on our site - latest in digital, world news, tech, marketing and more EVERY DAY! Don’t forget to leave your comments. We can’t wait to hear from you. Peace!

Facebook reached a $550 million settlement with the state of Illinois for allegedly misusing their citizens data. Read more here.

Google just announced that over the next two years, they’ll be eliminating third party cookies. Is this a good thing? Advertisers are on fire, the duopoly is taking over. Read more here.

In early January, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a coronavirus outbreak, primarily in China. It is highly contagious and mirrors flu symptoms. Scientists are asking how artificial intelligence could notify the public even quicker when outbreaks such as this occur. Read more here.

Pantone’s Color of the Year is Classic Blue and we’re loving all the inspo. Check out content designer, Jailyn Easley’s classic blue graphic design of R&B artist H.E.R. This piece is apart of her #100daysofdesign challenge.

In the wake of Kobe Bryant and his 13 year old daughter, Gianna Bryant’s tragic death, people are still trying to make sense of the world. We send condolences to the Bryant family and those who were on board including John Altobelli, Keri Altobelli, Alyssa Altobelli (Mamba player), Christina Mauser, Sarah Chester, Payton Chester (Mamba Player), Ara Zobayan (pilot) and we will update with the names of others. Read more here. #RIPMAMBA

Make your brand stand out with IG’s latest beta feature. Here’s how to create your own.

Google’s Most Searched ad appeared during this year’s Grammy awards and of course BLACK PEOPLE are the most searched for accomplishments in sports, dance, poetry, entertainment and more. Search trends show us what people really care about. Watch the full ad here. #TheMostSearched