Everyone is feeling the impact of rising food prices: SNAP recipients are buying less food, while higher-income shoppers are shifting spend to lower-priced options like Walmart and Dollar General. (This article was written with the assistance of ChatGPT.)
UK grocery prices are finally coming down, to consumers’ relief: Inflation expectations are also ebbing as warm weather and pay hikes drive sales.
Using social media to attract patients: Consumers, especially younger ones, are engaging with health brands on social media. That’s a big patient acquisition opportunity for healthcare marketers and providers.
NY health systems battle over trademark colors: The health systems are in court over advertisements using a “confusingly similar” shade of purple in their advertising campaigns. It’s a battle over patients—and trademarks.
Take a selfie, get a doctor’s appointment: A new AI-powered mobile app reads patients’ vital signs, schedules appointments, and suggests lab tests. Will consumers trust it?
An overwhelming vote in favor of user-replaceable batteries in electronics aims to improve e-waste management. It could lead to major design changes and longer device lifespans.
Hands-on previews praised its eye-tracking and immersive experience. Concerns about weight, its close-to-eye design, and the headset’s unclear purpose temper the buzz.
AI companies are running out of free content to train on: They are working with publishers on copyright deals that could range in the millions.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the current retail media era, the partnerships that make the most sense, and how social media plays a role in this space. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us four spicy predictions about the future of retail media. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president and analyst Andrew Lipsman and analyst Max Willens.
Google trails Microsoft on valuation, leads on fundamentals: Microsoft rides high on OpenAI’s tech, but there might be trouble in paradise. Google and Meta are anchored by technical investments.
Oracle job cuts raise questions about growth outlook: Despite promising market performance, a troubled VA contract has spurred layoffs. It could thwart Oracle’s full AI healthcare cloud growth potential.
The neobank launched the Ultra card, which offers travel, lifestyle, and investment perks. But stiff competition will pose a challenge.
It’s opening a community center on the US-Mexico border and creating financial handbooks for migrants.
The hefty loan puts money in the hands of banks that can increase lending and other investments in underserved communities.
Even consumers in remote rural areas felt the aftershocks of Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse.
The holiday season could be tough: Despite better-than-expected retail sales in recent months, 43% of merchants are ordering less to avoid getting stuck with excess inventory.
On today's episode, we discuss real-world examples of how generative AI can humanize messaging, increase engagement, and turn customers into brand advocates. "In Other News," we talk about why LinkedIn is betting on trust and some promising use cases for generative AI in content marketing. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Kelsey Voss.
Google joins Amazon’s crusade against fake reviews: Both platforms are going after fake review brokers to protect their reputations and preserve consumer trust.