Dr. Oz could be investigated for violating FTC influencer marketing guidelines: A consumer advocacy group triggered the investigation. We examine the complaints and explore what this scrutiny means for healthcare influencers.

Patients overspent on GLP-1 meds by $200M in the past year: Lower prices for weight loss drugs are possible, but it’s up to stakeholders in the pharma industry to direct consumers to Rx savings tools and resources.

UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot, consumers react harshly: The social media discourse around Thompson’s death shows that consumers have reached their boiling point with health insurers.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what might happen to just a select few traditional media companies, what AI rules might look like, and how a Trump presidency will affect the US ad market. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.

FreeWheel debuts contextual marketplace: New tech enables privacy-friendly, precise ad targeting for streaming TV by analyzing video content in real time.

Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger forms the UK’s largest mobile operator, reflecting a telecom consolidation trend and potential regulatory leniency on major M&As.

As publishers battle declining revenues, deals with AI firms like OpenAI and Perplexity provide new income streams—and a seat at the table in shaping the industry’s future.

Google loses key talent behind its AI-powered note-taking tool as former team members chase startup dreams and the chance to outpace their former employer.

CTV manufacturers don’t mind selling at a loss: High market penetration leads Vizio and others to turn to advertising’s lucrative potential.

Joe Rogan dominates spotify charts again: The podcaster remains a cultural touchstone for young men and politically diverse listeners.

Worldwide sales of personal luxury goods will only grow by 3.2% in 2024 to reach $429.15 billion, weighed down by slower growth in the US and China, according to an August 2024 EMARKETER forecast.

The milestone signals confidence in crypto’s future under Trump. Upcoming regulation could finally get crypto payments off the ground.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss which retailers have the most to gain from New Year's resolution making, attitudes towards them, and how they can capitalize on them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Sky Canaves and Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.

Global ad study shows strides and shortfalls in inclusivity: Brands that fail to embrace inclusion can miss growth opportunities.

Strong returns for both publishers and advertisers guarantee growth. AI-powered performance advertising products, such as Meta’s Advantage+ Shopping Campaigns and Google’s Performance Max, have helped large advertising platforms weather the lost ad revenues from privacy-related signal loss.

Marketers are tuning their targeting strategies for a 2025 where cookies remain in limbo, media mix modeling (MMM) usage expands, and experimentation with AI continues.

With the new year approaching, financial institutions have an opportunity to provide helpful tips to strengthen their relationships with Gen Z customers.

Walmart makes it easier for visually impaired shoppers to navigate stores: The retailer partnered with Aira to offer customers wayfinding services, its latest move to improve accessibility.