On today's episode, we discuss how Spotify did in Q1, what to make of its new subscriptions for podcasts, and how we expect audio consumption habits to change this year. We then talk about why people still listen to the radio and best practices for voice ads. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Peter Vahle.
The second year of virtual upfronts: Today is the first day of the TV upfronts; this cycle will likely see a greater focus on cross-platform offerings and higher prices for inventory.
Facebook’s consumer VR advantage: Recent VR headset announcements show device-makers are increasingly pivoting toward enterprise customers as a result of Oculus’ unbeatable price point.
Disney's streaming growth slows: The company's streaming platforms saw subscriptions slow last quarter, but its earnings call highlighted sports and international expansion as points of optimism for the future.
Many marketers had long underestimated the value of creators in their marketing mix. That’s no longer the case. Most brands today have incorporated influencer marketing into their media plans, and many intend to allocate even more funds to the tactic this year.
eBay seeks to plug small business financing gap with an embedded lending product for its UK SMB sellers. eBay and other ecommerce firms will likely add more financial services, like accounting solutions, to better serve their user bases.
N26 directed to fix anti-money laundering controls: The Germany-based neobank will have to bolster measures in its home market under an order from financial regulator BaFin—potentially casting a shadow over its product and market growth plans.
Big banks to pool their users’ deposit data for credit card issuance: A group of about 10 banks, including JPMorgan Chase, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo, are planning to share each other’s customer deposit records as a way of underwriting for potential customers who lack credit scores—a move that could pose a competitive threat to niche neobanks.
Teladoc unveiled its latest mental health offering—and as fellow digital health giantstake big bites of the booming telemental health market, smaller entrants could get squeezed out of the game.