PayU retained its Indian operations and will hone in on the market
It will integrate Kosma into its main brand as it loses interest in open banking
US expansion will help the company bring in more volume and capitalize on growing demand for digital remittances
Kochava isn’t out of the legal woods: The embattled ad firm must now deal with a class-action, private lawsuit that could do more damage than the FTC.
What were the three biggest ad-related takeaways from Meta’s stellar Q2 2023 earnings report? Reels’ revenues, AI ad products, and a return to ad growth in Europe.
Pinterest demonstrates resilience: With revenues up 6% YoY and promising partnerships in the pipeline, the company looks poised for a brighter future.
Seven in 10 shoppers expect a simple returns policy: The share of consumers who check a retailers’ return policy before purchase jumped nine percentage points in the past year.
The majority of subscription video-on-demand sign-ups on Peacock and Hulu are ad-supported, according to Antenna, accounting for 69% and 58% of overall subscription plans, respectively.
The majority of US Gen Zers are now adults, according to the US Census Bureau. The cohort is more diverse than any other generation and has a distinct identity shaped by its digital dependency during the pandemic. Gen Z has emerged with a distinct “me mentality,” prioritizing mental health and individuality after a childhood behind screens.
Even the most frequent digital grocery buyers (defined as those who make more than one online purchase per month) purchase groceries both in stores and online. But they are more likely to purchase perishables online and forgo buying certain categories in stores.
Amazon is giving its grocery business a much needed refresh: The retailer is opening up delivery to non-Prime members, revamping Fresh stores, and streamlining the online ordering process.
Amazon's ad policy shift: It will claim a larger share of advertising impressions from Fire TV's streaming services, which could strain developer relations.
A win for audio advertising: A Dentsu study shows that audio ads have a lasting impact on consumers and lower CPMs than other channels.
Yum Brands benefits as cost-conscious customers trade down: The QSR chain’s Q3 comp sales beat expectations thanks to strong demand for KFC.
DoorDash recorded record revenues, total orders in Q2 as consumers stick with food delivery: The platform gained market share across the restaurant, grocery, and convenience categories.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what TikTok's flywheel looks like, its latest efforts to build out its own shopping platform, and what the social network has that Meta doesn't. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank our top four existing TikTok copycat apps. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Jasmine Enberg.
Google leads the race to integrate generative AI into smart speakers, with Amazon, Apple, and Samsung following suit. Big Tech sees new market opportunities but needs to tackle security
Meta prepares to launch AI personas on social media: Character-inspired chatbots could trigger an engagement and ad revenue boost while also inviting technical vulnerabilities and misuse.
1,000% increase in AI job posts prompts Upwork-OpenAI partnership: It’s a savvy move for the companies, but gig workers’ big AI dreams could get dashed by tech downsizing.
Amid a sector-wide slump, AT&T is slashing jobs and consolidating offices as part of an $8 billion restructuring plan, signaling ongoing issues in the telecom industry.