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Including WhatsApp, TikTok, LinkedIn and more. Hello, social people! This week brings some new tools and features for advertisers looking to make their campaigns easier to build and more user-friendly Let’s take a look and see where these updates can be most beneficial to your social game plan. WhatsApp WhatsApp just added three new group chat features to make conversations easier to manage. Users can now choose a custom “member tag” in each group so others can see their role or context, like “Coach” or “Team Lead.” Users will also be able to turn any word into a text sticker directly from the search bar. Finally, users can set custom reminders for group events so everyone can plan ahead. These tweaks help make group chats clearer and better organized, especially in busy or big groups, the app makers said. Previously, WhatsApp announced a plan to test usernames as displays rather than phone numbers to help improve privacy protections. That change is now being trialed with some users, according to Android Police. The idea is to help protect sensitive data from being easily accessible, the outlet reported. While the feature is still in a beta testing period, WhatsApp plans to roll

Both American job candidates and talent acquisition professionals find themselves between a rock and a hard place as 2026 kicks off. According to new LinkedIn data, more than half of professionals surveyed report being on the hunt for a new job this year, but about 80% say they’re unprepared. At the same time, two-thirds of talent acquisition pros are struggling to find qualified candidates, even as the vast majority say they’re facing greater pressure to do so. AI could ease friction on both sides of the equation, according to LinkedIn’s report out this week, based on surveys of 19,000 consumers and more than 6,500 HR professionals, conducted late last year. Unsurprisingly, AI is squarely on the radar of TA professionals. LinkedIn found that, among those already tapping the tech for recruiting and hiring, nearly 60% say it’s helped them find better-fit candidates, and more than 90% anticipate increasing their use of AI this year. However, gaps often exist between intention and operationalization. “TA—like all functions in every business—is just struggling to absorb the innovation that AI is presenting to us,” talent expert Hung Lee of Recruiting Brainfood said in a recent conversation with Erin Scruggs, vice president and head of

Australia’s privacy regulator is launching 2026 with its first compliance sweep. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) will review selected businesses’ privacy policies to ensure they meet the existing statutory requirements of the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act). Whats Happening? Starting in the first week of January, the OAIC will scrutinise the privacy policies of approximately 60 entities across six sectors that commonly collect personal information in person. These include: Rental and property – collecting personal details during property inspections. Chemists and pharmacists – gathering identity information for medication or paperless receipts. Licensed venues – requiring ID for entry. Car rental companies – collecting identity and other personal details for rental agreements. Car dealerships – obtaining personal information for test drives. Pawnbrokers and second-hand dealers – collecting identity documents for transactions. The focus on in-person data collection reflects concerns about power and information gaps. People often feel pressured to share personal details without fully understanding how their data will be used, shared, or stored. Why Does It Matter? Entities with non-compliant privacy policies could face serious consequences, including compliance and infringement notices and penalties of up to $66,000 per infringement. This is separate from higher civil penalties

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Love in the time of LinkedIn People are using the job market social media app to look up exes and screen potential romantic interests Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI Branda Statman has had some "scary times" on LinkedIn. Not scary in terms of worrying about her safety — scary in terms of embarrassment. Statman, a brand manager who lives in Phoenix, has scoped out exes or potential partners on the platform more than once without switching to private browsing mode, forgetting they'd be notified. A couple of guys have called her out on it, which she's been able to spin as due diligence in modern-day dating. A tougher one to explain away: when her mom took a look at a potential suitor's profile a couple of years ago. "Sometimes, I overshare with my mom," Statman, 25, says. When the guy brought it up, she claimed she'd been browsing on her mom's phone for whatever reason. That was, of course, a lie. "It was totally just my mom looking and stalking," she says. Snooping on an ex or love interest on social media is a tale as old as time — or, rather, as old as Facebook. Plenty

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It’s time to end another week this new year, and of course that means we’re done with another week of LinkedIn Games. How did you do this week? If you had trouble, then it’s time for the last round of LinkedIn Games answers for the week. You can join us in doing these puzzles here. If it’s your first time, you’ll get a tutorial level separate from the daily puzzle. With that in mind, here are all the LinkedIn Games solutions for January 11, 2026. And if you’d like to try some of our web games, you can visit FW Gaming! LinkedIn Mini Sudoku Solution for January 11, 2026 (#153) The daily Mini Sudoku | Image Credit: LinkedIn/FandomWire The Mini Sudoku is the newest game in this lineup, and its difficulty remains consistently the same every day. Here are the solutions for today: Row 1: 6, 2, 4, 3, 5, 1 Row 2: 5, 1, 3, 2, 6, 4 Row 3: 3, 4, 2, 6, 1, 5 Row 4: 1, 5, 6, 4, 3, 2 Row 5: 4, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6 Row 6: 2, 6, 1, 5, 4, 3 LinkedIn Zip Solution for January 11, 2026 (#300) The

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News) A report shows that the new year is creating a significant paradox in India's job market. A LinkedIn report reveals the strange fact that while a major portion of Indian professionals wish to change jobs this year, most are not prepared for it. This report clarifies that recruitment processes led by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and rapidly changing skill requirements have increased uncertainty among job seekers. Indians Unwilling to Change Jobs A study report by LinkedIn states that 84 percent of Indian professionals feel mentally unprepared to find a new job. The main reasons for this are the increasing encroachment of AI, the changing skill requirements for today's jobs, and the growing competition in the market. Statistics show that the number of job applicants in India has more than doubled since the beginning of 2022. This has not only increased competition but also affected the confidence of candidates. Meanwhile, companies are also facing challenges. About 74 percent of Indian recruiters say that finding qualified talent has become more difficult in the past year. India's Changing Job Market The report clarifies that AI is no longer just a technical term but has become the foundation of career development and

DIGITAL MARKETERS IN GHANA The digital marketing landscape in Ghana is thriving, with a growing number of professionals making their mark both locally and globally. In January 2026, Favikon released a ranking of Ghana's top digital marketers on LinkedIn, highlighting the individuals leading the way in strategy, branding, and online influence. Whether you're looking for inspiration, collaboration, or industry insights, these professionals represent the forefront of digital marketing in Ghana. Top 10 Digital Marketers in Ghana (January 2026) Here are the leading voices shaping Ghana's digital space: Edward Asare – Digital Marketing Communications Expert and PR Specialist Rank: #1 in Ghana (Digital Marketing), #17 in Ghana (LinkedIn) Score: 86.9 Kwasi York – Digital Marketing Consultant & Personal Branding Expert Rank: #2 in Ghana (Digital Marketing), #36 in Ghana (LinkedIn) Score: 84.2 Samuel Kwabena Ansong – Digital Marketing Manager and Social Media Expert Rank: #5 in Ghana (Digital Marketing), #59 in Ghana (LinkedIn) Score: 79.6 Robert Ebo Hinson – Marketing “Pracademic” & Strategy Leader Rank: #4 in Ghana (Digital Marketing), #62 in Ghana (LinkedIn) Score: 79.4 Richmond Asare – IT Consultant and Brand Management Expert Rank: #5 in Ghana (Technology & Innovation), #100 in Ghana (LinkedIn) Score: Listed among top creators

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Legal pecking order A set of chambers has sparked debate on LinkedIn after appearing to suggest that barristers sit higher than solicitors in the legal food chain. In a screenshot (embedded below), purportedly taken from the unnamed set’s website and later shared on LinkedIn, the chambers poses the rather evocative question: “Is a barrister higher up than a solicitor?” Helpfully — or provocatively, depending on your allegiances — the chambers then answers its own question. Look away now, solicitors. It asserts that barristers are “generally considered more senior” within the UK legal system. To its credit, the chambers does row back slightly, clarifying that the relationship is “not strictly hierarchical”. Instead, it draws the distinction that barristers focus on advocacy in the “higher courts”, while solicitors handle the “day-to-day” legal work. Solicitor Heledd Wyn, who shared the post, threw the question open to the profession, inviting fellow lawyers, whatever their branch, level or seniority, to have their say. She also offered a pointed aside. “f you recognise the content and it’s your chambers — maybe have a think about the wording and those who generally instruct you? 🙋‍♀️” Law firm marketing guru Simon Marshall weighed in below the line, arguing