Grocery prices remain front of mind for many consumers: That presents an opportunity for value-oriented merchants such as Aldi, Target, and Walmart to steal share by offering low prices for Thanksgiving staples.
7-Eleven to open 500 larger, food-focused stores by 2027: The struggling c-store chain hopes that more food options and a larger product assortment will restore traffic and sales.
Fenty Beauty makes a play for gamers: The brand partnered with Netflix's “Arcane” animated series that’s based on the “League of Legends” video game to roll out a gamer-inspired collection.
105.3 million people in the US will watch live sports via digital this year, up from 95.5 million last year, per our September 2024 forecast.
By integrating Reuters content, Meta aims to enhance its AI’s credibility and drive ad revenue while carefully reentering the news domain.
With a 130% YoY spending jump, companies are doubling down on AI to drive innovation, despite concerns over data security and workforce readiness.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss when we might be approaching the consequential ceiling of “peak media”, which folks watch the most influencer videos, where smartphone time is still climbing, and entirely too much more. Tune in to the discussion with our Principal Analyst and host Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson, and Chief Research Officer at GWI Jason Mander.
With safety leaders leaving, OpenAI’s shifting internal structure prompts concerns over its readiness for AGI and regulatory alignment.
Its security memorandum treats AI models as national assets, offering counterintelligence backing and a framework to keep innovation safe and competitive.
To stand out in a crowded commerce market, Lyft Media is thinking about partnerships and measurement differently. While its current partnerships help Lyft Media navigate “traditional ecosystem of measurement,” the network is also thinking about what the next phase of measurement will be, said Shane Dwyer, head of sales at Lyft Media and Lyft Business.
Premium increases heat up insurance commissioner elections: In particular, we’re watching the context in flood-ravaged North Carolina, one of the few states where voters elect their insurance watchdog.
Insurance agents marked ‘safe’ from disruption: The ups and downs of the direct-to-consumer life insurance market have taught the industry a lot about contemporary consumers and in-person experiences.
US buy now, pay later (BNPL) user growth is slowing, plummeting from 97.0% in 2021 to just 4.1% in 2028, according to our forecast.
Meta’s slimmed-down Llama AI runs on smartphones but faces ecosystem challenges: Without its own hardware, Meta’s success hinges on partnerships as it competes with Apple and Google.
Affiliate marketing reaches $10 billion milestone: Brands increase budgets as ecommerce and Gen Z engagement fuel growth.
TikTok employs 6,000 content moderators in Europe: The platform disclosed it has 150 million users in the region in a regulatory filing.
TikTok Shop leans on top brands, live shopping to boost holiday sales: The platform will feature exclusive products from brands like Benefit Cosmetics and celebrity-led livestreams alongside Cyber Five discounts.
But few do because they’re concerned about implementation costs and customer uptake