TikTok’s ban is officially happening, but there are caveats: A few potential escape hatches exist, but the January 19 deadline remains.
New features let users join conversations with AI hosts. Experimental yet groundbreaking, it promises tailored podcasts but risks monotony with limited host variety.
QSRs may need to evolve to better serve online orders: Pizza Hut and McDonald’s are both testing new store formats focused on digital and drive-thru customers.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what actually ends up happening to TikTok, what an X and Truth Social alliance might look like, and who TikTok Shop might enter a joint venture with. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.
By questioning OpenAI’s shift, Meta warns of tax loopholes and nonprofit misuse, signaling growing tensions over funding ethics and competition in AI’s commercialization.
American Airlines earned almost $1 billion in loyalty reward revenues in Q3 2024, which made up over 7.2% of its total operating revenue, according to public filings.
Almost half of adults worldwide (49%) have cut back on nonessential purchases over the last three months due to increasing prices for goods and services, per October data from Boston Consulting Group.
In response to rising costs, retail in 2024 was dominated by consumers’ desire for deals and discounts. And as President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs will raise some prices even higher in 2025, consumers may turn to in-person shopping to control their spending.
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, has found impressive growth and public interest following the US elections, adding 1 million new users in a single day. However, its murky monetization plans have left its value for marketers unclear.
With GPT-4 features, privacy options, and a price under $150, Solos’ AirGo Vision glasses dare to unseat Ray-Ban Meta as the go-to wearable for tech lovers.
Viewer increases will be slow going forward, but the addressable market is enormous
But with a Republican House and Senate, the Trump administration could radically alter how the Fed operates.
They’re expanding their physical presences and leaning into genAI—paving the way for continued growth.
They require different types of banking products and services in 2025.
RH expects Q4 revenues to grow 18% to 20% YoY as furniture industry turns a corner: The retailer’s brand-elevation efforts and hospitality concepts are also resonating with shoppers.
The FTC’s case against Southern Glazer’s could have profound implications for large retailers like Walmart and Costco: A successful suit could limit their ability to negotiate lower prices with suppliers, narrowing their advantage over smaller retailers.
US retailers have closed more than 7,100 stores this year: That’s up 69% YoY, and more are coming as retailers like Macy’s and Advance Auto Parts struggle to convince cautious consumers to spend.
AI video technology attracts early adopters: Brands like TCL embrace imperfect results for cost savings.
This will solidify Walmart’s role as a major payments player and can be a large revenue generator for the retailer