Reddit tries to boost revenues with an AI ad format: Dynamic Product Ads could help with ad relevance but could also turn off already disgruntled users.
Big Tech Q1 earnings reveal that generative AI investments are a longer-term bet as diversified companies look to cloud and services for more immediate growth.
Payment processing provider Tabapay will acquire Synapse after the fintech failed to retain key partners.
Instagram could be the biggest beneficiary of a TikTok ban: Our Industry KPI data found that Instagram has a comparable reach to TikTok among the largest accounts.
Google announced that it will not complete third-party deprecation during the second half of Q4 2024 as originally planned.
Canadian consumers keep tightening their belts: Retail sales fell 0.1% MoM in February after contracting 0.3% in January.
Google will miss 2024 cookie deprecation deadline: After UK regulator and ad industry pushback, advertisers get more time to test solutions.
Mercedes-Benz and Lamborghini launched luxury EVs, intensifying competition as Tesla shifts focus to affordability amid challenges in the premium market.
Apple adjusts Vision Pro expectations after lackluster sales: The device’s expensive price tag is likely to blame—opening an opportunity for Meta to focus on affordability in the AR/VR space.
Spotify’s strong Q1 has it looking to the future: With audiobooks, AI, and video in the fold, the company needs to identify its next growth sector—and fast.
Hispanic consumers in US are digital-forward: The group’s healthy use of social media and rising buying power offer opportunities for brands.
The decision aims to enhance job mobility and spur innovation but faces opposition from businesses and potential legal delays.
Hasbro and Mattel reined in costs in Q1: Looking ahead, the toy companies plan to wring more value out of iconic brands such as Dungeons & Dragons, Hot Wheels, and Barbie.
Starbucks resumes talks with union as public opinion forces concessions: But a Supreme Court ruling could shift power in the company’s favor by making it harder to challenge unfair labor practices.
US ecommerce resale volume will hit $80.60 billion this year, a growth of 3.4% YoY, per our December 2023 forecast.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of April. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Arielle Feger and Sara Lebow will defend their list against vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
Saks launches retail media network amid slowing sales: The ecommerce retailer is billing its offering as a unique opportunity to connect with luxury shoppers.
Interest in non-legacy currencies is up slightly, but 58% of US advertisers say they still need to learn more about them before putting them into action, according to an April 2024 survey from iSpot.tv.