Public outcry pushed Anthem to backtrack on policy to cap anesthesia coverage: Faced with a reputational crisis, insurers and their PR teams should prioritize a clear and proactive communications shift to attempt to save face.

The pet adoption boom went bust: As the number of new pet owners normalizes, Chewy and Petco are looking to healthcare and services to drive growth.

Hinge Health joins Amazon’s Health Conditions Program: Amazon’s platform will draw attention to Hinge’s services, while encouraging consumers to make related purchases from the e-commerce giant.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss which group of folks ChatGPT will affect the most next year, a social media ban for young people in Australia, how the “snippet generation” are influencing our world, what to make of this new group of “subscription pausers,” movie theatre etiquette around throwing popcorn, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analysts Ross Benes and Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.

Our latest forecasts for CTV and digital video viewers in Canada show that audiences are now a match for linear TV and exceed it in some age groups.

With divestiture unlikely, TikTok faces removal from US app stores, sparking uncertainty for creators, advertisers, and global regulation in an increasingly tense US-China standoff

Starting in January, the paper will use AI to flag biases in articles, sparking controversy over whether machines can truly deliver fairer journalism.

Lululemon bucks China slowdown as international business gains momentum: The brand’s premium sportswear is resonating with Chinese shoppers—but product challenges keep US consumers on the fence.

Lord & Taylor’s new owner has grand ambitions: The storied department store will relaunch as a luxury off-price etailer and license its brand name for a wide range of merchandise.

After the Ai Pin flop, Humane shifts gears, marketing its AI-powered assistant CosmOS for devices like cars and smart homes, but competition is fierce.

This deal is a setback for Barclay’s push into the US market and a major win for Citi.

Despite its popularity, TikTok’s ad revenues are relatively small compared with those of the social behemoth Meta. But CPMs on TikTok are inching closer and closer to Meta’s each year, per our forecasts

Around the same time the Department of Justice recommended a judge require Google sell Chrome, rumors stirred about OpenAI launching its own browser. If the DOJ's recommendation becomes a reality, a forced Chrome sale would pave the way for another browser to compete for its users.

EU considers new measures to curb Chinese ecommerce influence: Officials are trying to stem the tide of unsafe products and protect local retailers.

Amazon offers $25 flights to young adult Prime members: The perk, available for the second-straight year, is one of many ways the retailer aims to hook shoppers on Prime.

Edelman wants to rely less on top-funnel brands: Layoffs show the company attempting to diversify revenues and meet demand for marketing services.

TikTok integrates with Nielsen ONE: Advertisers can measure and compare campaign performance across digital, linear TV, and CTV platforms.

As the digital grocery landscape grows more crowded, retailers must meet consumers' expectations around product selection, mobile app features, and fulfillment. “Digital grocery is no longer an emerging category,” said our analyst Blake Droesch. “It’s grown really fast over the last couple of years, and the market is pretty mature at this point.” Here are three ways retailers can stay competitive, according to our Digital Grocery Opportunity report.

Sales picked up at Dollar Tree and Dollar General in Q3: The companies both see a clear path forward by revamping their stores and merchandise mix.

Kroger’s private labels resonate with shoppers: Growth outpaced national brands during the quarter and helped the retailer stand out.