Prime Day advertising had a higher ROI than last year: Amazon worked out kinks from 2022’s event that will help it secure relationships with sellers.
Europe still isn’t easy sailing for Meta: Despite a landmark deal with the EU last week, nonmember state Norway is cracking down on ad targeting.
Threads already poses a real threat to Twitter, but it still has a lot to prove once the hype dies down
US consumer spending power rose in June: Wage increases and an encouraging retail sales report should give retailers cause for optimism.
The feud between Temu and Shein rages on: In a new US lawsuit, Temu accused Shein of cutting off its access to manufacturers, inflating prices and reducing consumer choice.
Social media is the most effective B2B channel for driving revenues in 2023, according to 60% of US B2B marketers, per Wpromote and Ascend2.
UK food price inflation declined for the fourth straight month: While Britain may be over the worst phases of the cost-of-living crisis, it may be some time before consumers can breathe a sigh of relief.
US cosmetic and beauty sales are expected to grow over 10% this year—more than three times the 2.9% rate of the overall retail market, according to our forecast. It’s a sign of the “lipstick effect,” said our analyst Sky Canaves on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
Amazon Pharmacy loses jobs: The company let go ~80 pharmacy employees in a cost-cutting move. Prime members don’t seem to be using their Rx savings benefits.
US patients say Big Tech isn’t trustworthy with medical info: But if tech companies can demonstrate value with their healthcare products and services, consumers’ lack of trust may not matter.
Is it AI or is it your doctor? A recent study showed ChatGPT’s responses to patient questions were hardly distinguishable from actual physicians’ responses. But people still don’t trust it for medical advice.
On today's episode, we discuss a milestone for digital video, why TV lovers still love their TVs, and the relationship between digital audio and social networking. "In Other News," we talk about how many US shoppers use their phones to pay for things at the register and how many generative AI users there are in the US. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood.
Where’s that Netflix user revolt? Password-sharing crackdown led to more sign-ups, not less, according to new data.
Growing debt, high interest rates, and recessionary threats could spell trouble despite the positive spending patterns
The partnership will help them capture more of the growing in-car commerce market, which could reach $600 billion by 2030
The solution can help Checkout.com attract merchants as they face growing payments fraud
Twitter’s new creator payment program dishes money to the far-right: A handpicked first batch of influencers includes controversial figures that advertisers fear.
Threads engagement unspools: Despite a promising start, Meta's new app faces a dip, potentially dimming ad potential.