Google responds to a scathing IAB report on the Privacy Sandbox: The company kept its EOY 2024 target and said changing privacy standards demand shifts.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the takeaway from Snap cutting staff, what to make of its current user total, and whether Snapchat+ can prove that there's a market for paid social features. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Minda Smiley.

LinkedIn's new API aims to transform B2B media planning: The new tool promises precise targeting and budget optimization.

Shake Shack’s revenues grew 20% in Q4: The company expects consumers to maintain a healthy appetite for its premium fast-food offerings, which stand in contrast to some lower-priced chains.

Cigna partnered with HelloFresh to help members eat better: The health insurer will offer discounts on meal kits to some members—a creative new twist on food as medicine.

Brands and retailers are responding to shifts in alcohol consumption, particularly those of the growing Gen Z demographic as they establish habits and steer the industry’s future. With younger people drinking less and mid-level beverages waning in popularity, product diversification is becoming an even bigger business imperative.

A proposed rate cut adds to Medicare Advantage insurers’ challenges: Some insurers depend on gov’t contracts for a big chunk of their profits — they may scale back benefits to maintain margins.

It’s no longer just nutrition and exercise apps that are popular: We explore which health app categories have the strongest demand and examine how developers can make their apps stickier.

Crocs expects its namesake brand’s sales to rise 6% to 8% in Q1: That comes on the heels of a strong Q4 in which its margins significantly improved.

OpenAI to take on Google directly with a search product: Generative AI can enhance search and introduce new problems. Google’s vast search market advantage will be tough to surpass.

Google wants to boost internal productivity with Goose AI: Releasing the coding software internally could be an initial step in what could become a full-fledged product launch.

Cisco cuts 4,250 jobs amid tech slowdown and persistent dip in demand for telecom and connectivity equipment.

Over half (55%) of adults worldwide say that offering points or reward systems are the top way to keep them coming back, according to a November 2023 survey from Marigold in conjunction with Econsultancy.

These new capabilities can help Visa keep more B2B volume on its cards instead of alternatives like ACH payments

The feature would open up the prepaid debit card to a new volume opportunity and help the wallet compete against Google Wallet

Analysts warn of a customer “exodus” as regulations change how customers interact with the app

Paid search leads in conversion, beating paid social by four times: New report’s insights emphasize strategic channel use and tailored marketing approaches.

Threads' ‘Topics’ feature enhances discoverability, allows political content under guidelines: Meta adapts to user feedback, pushing it closer to X.

Last December, TikTok user Lukas Battle posted a video proclaiming that 2024 is all about loud budgeting, which encourages consumers to open up about how they spend their money and take pride in saying no to unnecessary purchases.