A major rebound for Disney's streaming sector: Losses cut dramatically to $18 million, while Disney+ adds 6.3 million subscribers thanks to key partnerships.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Meta could take the GenAI space by storm, the likelihood that rapid AI development and deployment backfires, and how advertisers are viewing Threads as it approaches its first birthday. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Microsoft moves to reduce dependence on OpenAI with a newwith new model: Microsoft is seeking technological independence, but it also needs cost control to maintain its frontrunner status.
Digital wallets will be the only payment type to increase its share of worldwide point-of-sale transaction value between 2023 and 2027, making up 46% of total value by the end of that time period, according to a March 2024 report from Worldpay.
Overdraft policy mostly meets with indifference: If asked about their bank’s practices, most consumers would answer: “Don’t know and don’t care.” A NY Fed study found experience is the best teacher about what’s in the fine print.
What’s all the fuss about headless banking? There's lots of buzz lately about banks that separate banking services from any branches, apps or user interfaces. We take a closer look at this variation on BaaS.
New York Community Bank averts its predicted collapse: Its high-profile management team assuaged investors’ fears—for now—by showing a path to profitability.
“The pace of change and innovation is accelerating, and that's bringing with it a lot of big new challenges for advertisers to navigate,” our analyst Jasmine Enberg said during our recent Outlook and Strategies for 2024’s Second Half summit. “It's also bringing pockets of new opportunities as ads become ubiquitous across platforms, creators reshape strategies, and AI powers it all.”
To capture Gen Alpha’s attention, marketers can tap into their love of tablets and YouTube.
As retail media grows, it’s becoming increasingly complex, prompting some marketers to take a step back and rethink how they’re approaching the channel.
Kroger Precision Marketing, Kroger’s retail media network, has partnered with Yahoo Advertising to enable advertisers using Yahoo’s DSP to leverage Kroger’s first-party data to reach a more targeted audience.
Red Sea disruptions are increasing, Maersk warns: The growing risk zone is forcing shipping companies to take longer detours and raise prices to offset fuel costs.
Target pushes into wholesale to capitalize on Cat & Jack popularity: The company is looking to partner with international retailers to grow private label sales.
TikTok's NewFronts showcases AI-curated ads and partnerships: Despite regulatory scrutiny, the platform shows no signs of being distracted in its efforts to pursue ad dollars.
Google’s new DSP centralizes video inventory, but there’s a catch: The exchange is the only platform that hosts YouTube inventory, leaving little room to opt-out.
Howard Schultz says Starbucks’ ‘fix needs to begin at home’: Following a tough quarter, the company’s former boss took to LinkedIn to detail how it should revamp its US operations.
Amazon sees a big opportunity in beauty: The retail giant is hosting the Summer Beauty Haul sales event to capture shoppers’ attention, boost retail media spend, and drive sales.