Tech industry group NetChoice has succeeded in getting a temporary block on an Ohio law meant to protect children. The law, which a federal judge has ruled unconstitutional, would require social media companies to get parental consent when children under age 16 wanted to create a new social media accounts. This is similar to blocks on laws in Arkansas and California.
Customer data and marketing platform ONEcount is teaming up with cloud software provider Upland and Specialized Fulfillment Services to offer an integrated “best-of-breed” CX suite. ONEcount will be providing 360 degree customer data and its ID graph, Upland will be contributing its PostUp email marketing software and SFS brings a range of tools including payment processing. Importantly, the three vendors will also be integrating their customer support, aiming at a “one vendor” feel.
Meta this week announced a round of performance-based layoffs likely affecting some 5% of its global staff. Zuckerberg is claiming to “raise the bar on performance management.” Meanwhile, employees are being encouraged to assist in the recruitment of machine learning engineers.