Internet freedoms declined yet again both in the US and abroad: Now, Big Tech will have to choose whether to continue making concessions to increasingly restrictive governments or turn away from markets altogether.
The raise signals a push toward further expansion to fuel platform growth due to the competitive threat of incumbents encroaching on startup turf.
On today's episode, we discuss how the delta variant has affected people's comfort levels doing various activities, what customers want retailers to do in response, and what Americans aren't willing to give up. We then talk about the COVID consumer trend most likely to stick, how brands advertise during tragedy, and what the short- (and long-) term future of events might be. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Jeremy Goldman.
The popularity of news content on social media is on the decline: News consumption on social media is going down as changes forced by regulators begin to take effect.
Chase’s UK debut includes 12-month sweeteners for customers: The US banking giant is offering customers in its new market cash incentives tied to debit-card transactions. Their lengthy availability and the lack of the usual strings attached could be a recipe for success.
The payment giant’s app overhaul could set it up for substantial cross-promotion possibilities, which can grow payment volume and create a more loyal user base.
U.S. Bank steps up closer to a bigger tier with MUFG Union Bank deal: Under a deal worth about $8 billion, the super regional player will boost its assets by 19% and get a large West Coast customer base. With the added heft, it’s nearing mega bank territory.
Instacart's latest labor dispute highlights the gig economy's post-pandemic woes: Workers are asking users to boycott the app with #DeleteInstacart.
Delivery intermediaries like DoorDash, Instacart, Shipt, and Uber will see strong US grocery sales through 2025 even as their growth in the category declines.
The pandemic has been a boon for digital grocery adoption. In 2020, the number of digital grocery buyers increased by more than 39 million. While growth won’t be as significant in 2021, it will still be a landmark year, as digital grocery buyers will surpass 142 million, amounting to more than half the US population (51.5%) for the first time.
Unite Us scoops up NowPow—but becoming a giant entity won’t necessarily be a golden ticket to success in the SDOH space
Irish privacy regulators want to know if Facebook’s pinpoint-sized white light is a sufficient indicator to alert bystanders that smart glasses wearers are recording photos and video.