Beyond tests brick-and-mortar retail with The Container Store partnership: The retailer will invest $40 million in the struggling home goods retailer to bring Bed Bath & Beyond products back to stores, and expand The Container Store’s reach.
Auto spent big on TV ads in Q3: Football and The Olympics reversed quarter after quarter of spending slumps from a one-time legacy stalwart.
Marketplaces play a major role in beauty and clothing, while grocery shoppers rely on in-store visits. Retailers must balance both online and in-store strategies, leveraging loyalty programs and fast delivery to stay competitive.
Spotify is holding off on launching audiobook ads: Statements from its ad chief reflect a nascent product that it doesn’t want to dilute with ads—yet.
The New York Times insists Perplexity halt its use of NYT content, underscoring the brewing tension between media rights and AI-driven data access.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether the October Prime Day is actually a holiday event, how events around this time of year are changing how folks shop throughout the back half of the year, and what the disruptors are likely to be as we head into the holidays. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Zak Stambor and Rachel Wolff.
Adidas can’t keep up with demand: The company’s hot streak contrasts sharply with Nike’s challenges.
The startup’s updated safety policy focuses on managing risks as its AI models grow stronger, catering to clients needing transparency and security in AI solutions.
Reports of unauthorized AI personas, including those of deceased individuals, raise concerns about the platform’s oversight and the broader issue of consent in genAI
While genAI features haven’t attracted new users, they’ve enhanced subscription offerings, helping the language app increase its profits and justify premium pricing.
Holiday travel demand is strong, United and Delta say—except for during the presidential election: Uncertainty is pushing some consumers to defer discretionary spending.
In today’s podcast episode, we dive into how Apple Intelligence will move the AI usage needle and discuss which companies are poised to shape the future of artificial intelligence. "In Other News", we cover Bank of America’s recent outage and the risks associated with digital banking. Join host Marcus Johnson and analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla for the conversation.
To help shoppers search more quickly and efficiently, Google has revamped Google Shopping, using AI to deliver more relevant, personalized information, product listings, and deals.
“The promise of a way better consumer experience is here. The promise of real personalization is here,” said Kya Sainsbury-Carter, corporate vice president of Microsoft Advertising.
"Obviously, we know that ads do trigger something in your brain, right, to signal, you got to have this now," our analyst Man-Chung Cheung said on a recent episode of the "Behind the Numbers: Around the World" podcast. But when it comes to banning advertising for certain products, the effects aren't always clear-cut.
Google ads puts an 11-year expiration date on data: The move is an attempt to appease cautious advertisers and address regulatory concerns.
Hispanic Heritage Month campaigns honor Latino culture: Brands like MLB and T-Mobile pay tribute, but year-round engagement remains key.
The card will expand Barclays’ presence in the US credit card industry and help diversify its card volume
Their data is consistent with what other major US credit card issuers reported, suggesting the credit card recovery is still a ways off