YouTube looks to guard privacy, combat AI deception: Policy update lets users request removal of AI content that simulates their voices or faces.
The nation’s largest fast- food chains race to the bottom: Taco Bell and Sonic joined Starbucks, McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s in rolling out low-cost value meals to attract cost-conscious consumers.
Health insurers are covering fewer prescription drugs: We unpack new Rx spending data from GoodRx and explore what it means for patients.
Gen Xers and millennials are worried about the future of Medicare: But they aren’t educated on what the program provides. We explore the opportunity for marketers.
Report raises questions about Hims & Hers’ new GLP-1 offering: We examine how the chaotic weight-loss drug market has become a slippery slope for some players in the space.
How health plans can improve members’ satisfaction levels: It primarily comes down to easier access to care and lower costs.
TikTok health advice comes with a price: Here’s the danger lurking behind Gen Z’s practice of turning to TikTok for health advice and some recent developments that suggest help is on the way for younger social media users.
US adults report mixed comfort with healthcare AI: We unpack recent survey results and explore a potential pathway healthcare providers and AI developers can follow to address consumers’ AI-related concerns.
CTV's rapid growth brings brand risks: Rigorous vetting and monitoring are essential to maintain trust in the new advertising landscape.
Streaming giants explore merger: Paramount+ and Warner Bros. Discovery's Max consider joining forces to pay rising content costs and boost profitability.
Malls need to evolve: While the pivot toward more restaurants and recreational experiences has been fairly smooth for upscale malls, those beyond the top tier are struggling.
Shifting wedding trends favor mainstream apparel brands like Abercrombie: Speciality retailers like Kleinfeld and David’s Bridal are diversifying into resale and occasionwear to stay relevant.
Cybercrime and ransomware incidents are becoming more common: Not only are cyberattacks taking their toll on entire industries, they’re also taking longer to contain and costing more to resolve.
Big Tech’s AI hiring-licensing trend: Microsoft’s and Amazon’s recent agreements with AI startups involve hiring key employees and licensing software to drive innovation. But regulators are onto them.
Two-thirds (66%) of US adults have used a credit card within the last 12 months, the most popular method of credit usage, according to an April 2024 survey from NerdWallet conducted by The Harris Poll.
Meta's AI Studio launches AI chatbots for Instagram creators: automated responses aim to enhance engagement while balancing automation and authenticity.
In today's episode, we discuss how Nvidia became the largest company in the world, what might slow them down, and which company is most likely to come for its AI crown. In Other News, we talk about whether Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company xAI can compete with OpenAI. Tune into the discussion with analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
Last year, Adalytics reported that Google misplaced 80% of video ads. Google contested the report, but concerns about ads showing up in places advertisers don’t want them to persist.
TV accounts for 54.8% of US Black consumers’ weekly time spent with media.
Customer-centric banking organizes products around a specific customer goal or life stage, rather than discretely packaging products.