They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line
The partnership will give the BNPL provider a boost and help it better compete against rival Affirm
50% of US adults are likely to cut back on spending at fast food restaurants if tariffs lead to higher prices, according to a February 2025 CivicScience survey.
Use of digital health tools varies across generations: Here’s what marketers need to know about how different age groups engage with telehealth, connected health devices, and health data-sharing activities.
Pharma industry hopes for drug-price delay dashed again: As the Trump administration pushes ahead with another round of IRA prescription drug-price negotiations, a delay seems unlikely.
Novartis, NFL strike corporate sponsorship deal: The partnership likely won’t focus on promoting Novartis products but is still a great opportunity for the drugmaker to build brand awareness.
As customers grab the same grocery staples they have for decades, Walmart is betting that gamifying the experience will challenge those habits. The retailer plans to launch Walmart Unlimited, a three-part miniseries that features the entrepreneurs behind its products. Launched last month on Spatial, the game includes full commerce integration that enables in-app purchases.
ByteDance’s public appeal: While Oracle emerges as the frontrunner for a US TikTok deal, the platform’s new PR push highlights small business success stories.
New pre-home- screen video ads are sparking backlash as Roku’s monetization push clashes with users’ expectations for a paid device experience.
Perplexity’s new ad makes Google a target: The company’s biggest ad yet, led by “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae, could continue the push toward a more divided AI market.
Its biggest acquisition ever arms Google Cloud with elite multi-cloud security, setting it up to rival Azure and cash in on rising AI security demand.
With 82% of trials starting on day one, apps that don’t convert fast—and lock in long-term plans—rarely break $1,000/month within two years.
Echo users can no longer block voice data sharing as Amazon quietly makes off-device processing mandatory to train Alexa+.
Rivals set their sights on Southwest Airlines customers: Frontier is temporarily offering perks that consumers associate with Southwest, including a free checked bag and no-fee flight changes.
As the mall's place in consumers' lives changes, brands are left to focus on bringing people in through experiences and attractions, or on forging their identities outside of those retail spaces. "A lot of people are going to malls, but they're not necessarily going there to shop," said our analyst Rachel Wolff on a recent episode of "Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail." Instead, people are visiting malls for restaurants, to socialize, or for experiential attractions.
Shopify is on an AI acquisition spree: The company’s latest purchase, Vantage Discovery, will enable it to offer brands genAI-powered search capabilities and improved product discovery.
Reddit lets users block content from specific advertisers: While the change could improve user experience, it may also jeopardize Reddit’s main revenue source.
Major creators will hold event to vie for YouTube ad dollars: The Spotter Showcase will unveil crucial data and content slates to draw marketers away from traditional TV.
Form factor is Gemini’s secret weapon: With Gemini landing across every Google touchpoint, it’s poised to dominate as Apple fumbles Siri and Amazon slaps a fee on Alexa+.
LinkedIn sets itself apart with a purpose-driven AI play: While social platforms chase time-on-site, LinkedIn is betting on AI to do real work—from narrowing candidate pools to prepping users for interviews.