Teladoc’s mental health business fails to deliver in Q2: We explore what went wrong with BetterHelp and examine how Teladoc plans to right the ship.

Flo Health raises $200M: The period- and pregnancy-tracking app was at a crossroads just a few years ago. We explore how it came out on the other side stronger than ever.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what was behind Google performing so well in Q2, why YouTube is doing so well, and ranking the impact of AI at the search giant. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.

Outbrain acquires Teads: The $1 billion deal aims to create a comprehensive advertising platform, enhancing the acquirer’s video and CTV capabilities.

Venu Sports is poised to accelerate cord-cutting: Its $42.99 monthly price could also disrupt YouTube TV’s sports streaming strategy.

Executives warn of the risks of underinvesting in AI, yet concerns over poor ROI and a potential bubble burst could lead to significant pullbacks in 2025.

By leaning on OpenAI models today, TikTok is buying time to develop its own AI capabilities, potentially disrupting major players like Microsoft and Nvidia.

Following an all-time high of $41 billion in 2023, US K-12 back-to-school retail spending will drop to $39 billion this year, according to July 2024 data from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics.

Amazon, Walmart, and Stitch Fix lead retailers when it comes to AI implementation: But retailers of all sizes are leveraging the technology to drive sales and improve CX, according to a report provided exclusively to EMARKETER.

An evolved form of omnichannel retail, adaptive retail tailors shopping experiences to meet the specific wants and needs of each customer by offering convenience, personalization, and a seamless shopping experience no matter how they choose to shop.

Pinterest is relying on Gen Z for growth: The company met Q2 expectations, but its Q3 guidance sent its stock tumbling.

“The creator economy is at an inflection point,” our analyst Jasmine Enberg said on our “Beyond Brand Deals: How Marketers Can Navigate the New Creator Economy” webinar. “We’re at a moment now where it seems like every marketer has recognized that they need to be working with creators.”

This unexpected alliance hints at a brewing challenge to Nvidia’s dominance, as Apple and Google’s collaboration could reshape AI development in Big Tech​​.

There’s a void in the college-bound back-to-school market: Walmart and Barnes & Noble College are among the retailers looking to attract students who used to shop at Bed Bath & Beyond’s stores.

LinkedIn saw a 51% increase in premium sign-ups, boosting Microsoft’s latest quarter: Video uploads rose 34%, making it the fastest-growing format on the platform.

Instacart launches new ad formats to help CPGs drive impulse purchases: The delivery platform will roll out shoppable recipes, occasions, and bundles to facilitate discovery and boost brand engagement.

L’Oréal’s Q2 performance weighed down by weak China sales: Strength in Europe and North America helped partially offset Chinese consumers’ low confidence and price-conscious behaviors

Starbucks’ North American sales declined over the last two quarters: While the company isn’t satisfied with its results, efforts to win back customers and make coffee shops more efficient are working.

Microsoft reports strong Q4 FY24 results with 19% surge in search and ads: The company’s next challenge will be to prove its AI investments can fuel continued growth.