Best Buy goes all-in on AI computers: The retailer has exclusive rights to over 40% of Microsoft Copilot+ models and has trained thousands of workers on the technology.
Meta’s Threads API launch enables third-party app creation and access, contrasting X’s and Reddit’s restrictive API policies.
McDonald's pulls the plug on automated order-taking: A series of blunders reveals the AI drive-thru tech is still in its early days.
Apple is working to dominate in the AI race and might not be willing to play a fintech long game simultaneously.
To keep loyalty members engaged, brands must focus on what customers want, offer smart rewards, and keep tweaking their programs. For example, Victoria’s Secret built a special community in its app, while Vitamin Shoppe added multiple tiers and benefits after careful planning.
Gen Z’s media consumption, digital behavior, and attitude toward ads is a reflection of their upbringing in the app age. That’s why advertising to Gen Zers requires a unique approach—one that prioritizes privacy, encompasses multiple channels and screens, and leverages new formats. Here are five key stats advertisers should know about targeting Gen Z.
Earlier this year, Best Buy partnered with CNET to expand advertisers’ reach among high-intent shoppers. This is a part of a larger trend where retail media networks (RMNs) team up with outside partners to expand their ad capabilities.
Asia-Pacific is key to TikTok’s growth thanks to its expanding number of users, swelling middle class, and friendlier political environment. Which countries are leading the way, and how will TikTok continue its growth?
Retail media measurement is more important than ever.
China’s retail sales rose 3.7% YoY in May: While that outpaced expectations, the retail landscape still faces clear challenges due to middle class consumers’ growing focus on value.
TikTok unveils new AI tools: The platform streamlines content creation with avatars and dubbing, highlighting new challenges like deepfakes and transparency in years to come.
Brazil and South Africa push back against Temu, Shein, and others: The countries look to level the retail playing field and protect domestic sellers by closing their de minimis loopholes.
Since the pandemic, online ordering and delivery have become table stakes for the grocery industry. Retailers like Albertsons have begun to develop tools and capabilities that provide added value for customers, focusing on creating a more convenient experience. “Consumers think about food 226 times a day, that’s a lot of cognitive load,” said Jill Pavlovich, senior vice president of digital shopping experiences at Albertsons Cos. “So we want to take the experience from a transactional one to a helpful set of tools that can help people manage this.” Albertsons leveraged customer data to identify areas for improvement across its website and mobile app.
Growing use of weight-loss drugs drives sales of smaller, more revealing clothing: Apparel retailers are expanding their size ranges and offering more risqué styles to accommodate shifting tastes.
Tobacco-like labels on social apps acould warn young people about potential harms, but any regulation would need congress approval which faces a block of lobyists.
Netflix’s US ad revenues per ad-supported viewer will fall from $70.44 this year to $59.67 by 2026, according to our forecast.
In part one of this two-part podcast episode, we discuss some more predictions for 2024 that are too specific to be 100% certain about but could still come true, including: what will actually end up happening with Paramount, what Nordstrom will do next to get back on track, and where folks will be watching the NBA over the next 10 years. Tune in to the discussion with our vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna and analyst Max Willens.
It’s the latest example of consumer trust colliding with genAI expansion and underscores AI’s hunger for user-generated content.
Publishers grapple with user distrust over AI: Concerns about misinformation have spiked, highlighting a challenge for the industry’s new direction.
Disney finds its stride at the box office again: “Inside Out 2” had the best opening weekend since “Barbie” as Disney settles into a new film strategy.