On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Snapchat+ is getting on, how much of a focus AR will be for the company going forward, and why user growth is doing just fine ... but revenue growth is not. "In Other News," we talk about the differences between the terms "influencer" and "creator" and what to make of LinkedIn's significant 1-billionth-member milestone. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
The Fortnite maker sued Google over Android’s app store practices, alleging a payments monopoly. A pivotal jury trial could alter future app payments.
Musk’s X.ai startup launches ‘sarcastic’ bot Grok: It’s in the testing phase and will be available to Premium users. Expect controversy, content moderation issues, and questions about value.
MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 chip, embedding advanced on-device AI, challenges Qualcomm, invigorating the high-end mobile market and signaling an AI-led tech transformation.
OpenAI unveils GPT-4 Turbo: It’s fueling AI monetization, launching a GPT marketplace, and solidifying ties with Microsoft. It all signals strategic growth and community engagement in the AI sector.
Barclays introduces Demo Directory, a free platform that connects fintechs to potential funders.
US marketers are using affiliate strategies throughout the purchase journey, including upper-funnel awareness (56%), mid-funnel consideration (58%), and lower-funnel conversion (50%), per June 2023 Gen3 Marketing data.
The company’s earnings call—the first under new CEO Alex Chriss—also highlighted progress on new features
Bringing Affirm to Amazon Business can help sole proprietors access needed credit and bring in more volume for Amazon
Consumers are spending more on experiences like concerts and other live events, which may boost demand for these new benefits
Despite a hardware sales dip, Apple’s services peak: The consumer tech giant eyes generative AI and new ad platforms to boost future earnings.
Daily time spent with both traditional and digital media is in a slight decline worldwide, marking an end to the rapid digital acceleration of the past few years, according to the 13th edition of our Global Media Intelligence Report, which features insights from a GWI survey of media and device usage across 47 countries. “These aren’t fundamental drops,” said Jason Mander, GWI’s chief research officer. But waning media engagement marks a shift in the way consumers are responding to their social and economic environments.
Retailers, advertisers, and customers are at odds when it comes to retail search experiences. Retailers are looking to expand ad revenues. Advertisers need the ability to drive product sales by expanding visibility through keyword use and placements. And consumers don’t want the hassle of sifting through sponsored items that aren’t relevant to them.
Amazon pulls the plug on its clothing store experiment: The move is the latest sign that the retail giant still has yet to find a physical store format that clicks with consumers.
Amazon is under the federal microscope: New allegations from the FTC’s complaint paint an unflattering picture that could open up opportunities for the retailer’s competitors.
Drought in the Panama Canal is creating new supply chain headaches: The number of crossings will be cut in half in February, forcing shippers to look for alternate routes or pay handsomely for access.
Dupe culture powered e.l.f. Beauty to a 76% YoY sales increase last quarter: Gen Z’s favorite drugstore brand is reaping the rewards as consumers look for budget-friendly ways to stay on top of beauty trends.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how social networks could improve society, the NBA's plan to remake its TV deals, US consumers' feelings on shoppable ads, how many folks are "serial churners," how disruptive Sweetgreen's salad-making robot might be, a scientific breakthrough from a 14-year-old, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.