We examine how the president-elect’s proposed agenda impacts regulators, investments, and banks’ customers.
The incoming Trump administration will indisputably affect the future of Big Tech. The breakup of Google, the forced sale or ban of TikTok, and the regulation of AI are all issues the president-elect will need to take a stance on.
Even an influx of new retail media networks (RMNs) will not chip away at the share of ad spending allocated to the top two powerhouses.
Retail media was the fastest-growing ad channel we tracked in the US in 2024. While that growth will slow slightly (from 20.4% to 20.2%) in 2025, it’s still primed for innovation—and challenges. Here’s what our analysts and podcast guests had to say about retail media, with insights into what it means for 2025.
What to make of Australia’s murky social media ban: Social platforms will lose access to users under 16, prompting marketers to shift strategies.
By streamlining workflows with integrated genAI, Dia targets professionals and power users, but its success depends on pulling users away from entrenched defaults.
UK retail footfall declined in November as shoppers waited for Black Friday deals: Poor weather and subdued confidence also weighed on traffic, souring retailers’ holiday prospects.
Amazon’s shoppable video ads faced first big test: Marketers watched their performance over the holiday weekend to mull bigger commitments.
Key stat: Price inclination for food away from home was up 3.8% YoY in October 2024, higher than the 1.1% increase in inflation for food at home, according to data from the US Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The social app’s porous data security could undermine trust. Its decentralized vision won’t matter if users feel their content is AI fodder without consent.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 faces fierce competition as Sony, Microsoft, and PC challengers vie for dominance in a $27.97 billion market fueled by young players.
YouTube redefines podcasting: Video formats capture 43% of weekly podcast listeners, far outpacing traditional audio-only platforms.
India will be a focus market for fashion brands in 2025: They’re counting on the country’s growing affluent population to offset weakness in China.
SpaceX and T-Mobile’s direct-to-cell service promises to eliminate vast dead zones, but the cost to consumers could hinder widespread adoption.
Artists criticize the rollout over transparency and unpaid labor, suggesting difficulty ahead for AI tools gaining acceptance from users and audiences.
xAI’s plan for a standalone app may expand user access, but controversial outputs and app store policies could undermine its adoption and growth.
OpenAI considers its approach to ads: The $157 billion company explores monetization strategies to diversify revenue streams.
AI usage booms among Gen Z, while customizable tools like Claude and on-device models from Adobe point to interest in tailored, privacy-focused solutions.