Disney faces investor challenge: Blackwells Capital calls for AI-focused restructuring to boost stock, sparking a debate on technology's role in entertainment.
US streaming growth slows, signaling a market shift: Platforms must now focus on retention over rapid expansion to adapt.
Hotels struggle to find (or retain) workers: That’s hindered their ability to deliver a high-quality customer experience.
Worldwide retail media spend will hit $140 billion this year, according to our December 2023 forecast.
We look at Block's plans to dive deeper into retail banking.
We look at how some major fintechs’ marketing strategies helped put them on the map.
Google Gemini is available for all advertisers. Should you use it? The powerful generative AI tool is enticing, but it may not be fully baked yet.
WBD posts its first-ever streaming profit but lags elsewhere: The media giant had a difficult 2023 but is hitting the ground running this year.
Nearly a third of the US population will be free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) viewers by 2027, accounting for a total of 114.5 million viewers, according to our September 2023 forecast. That large audience base, coupled with the rise of new players and the abundance of ad inventory, is making FASTs increasingly appealing to media planners—especially those on a budget.
"Delulu"—slang for delusional—is a popular Gen Z refrain used to describe achieving outcomes through the power of positive thinking. But Gen Zers’ delulu approach isn’t working for their financial lives.
Gen Z consumers are tech-savvy digital natives that feel more comfortable searching for products on social platforms like TikTok over traditional search engines like Google. Even when they’re shopping in-store, they employ technology to help them, browsing mobile phones and using self-checkout to make the shopping experience more seamless.
Retail media works. For 77% of US organizations, retail media has either met or exceeded KPI expectations, according to a December 2023 survey from Skai and the Path to Purchase Institute. Only 3% say it had little or no impact on desired objectives.
Amazon aggregators show signs of life: Acquisitions from unybrands and Forum Brands indicate a thawing in the landscape.
Concerns over forced labor could tank Temu’s US ambitions: Lawmakers are pushing for an import ban, which could end the company’s rise as abruptly as it began.
Google will begin enforcing its updated personalized ads policy tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28.
Restaurants need to adjust to the shifting landscape: While the industry struggles to attract and retain workers, customers want a deal. We look at how some are innovating to address both challenges.