New York is still advertising’s mecca: Despite 500 industry job losses in June, New York hiring is on the up and up.
Mars is in advanced talks to acquire Pringles parent Kellanova: The massive $30 billion deal would create a snacking giant, if it passes regulatory approval.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what "Brat" means, the significance of the vice president of the United States Kamala Harris putting social media front and center of her campaign, if riding the "Brat" wave is replicable, and whether it might backfire. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg and vice president of content Paul Verna.
Key stat: 53% of US consumers love or like playing video games, according to April 2024 data from Collage Group. Among Gen Z, that figure increased to 72%.
Platforms block OpenAI's web crawler: Concerns over data misuse and revenue loss drive major publishers to restrict AI access to content.
Massive losses across tech giants highlight market jitters over AI’s slow payoff and future profitability.
Google’s latest hiring-licensing deal with Character.AI follows a pattern set by Microsoft and Amazon, blending innovation with strategic regulatory avoidance.
TikTok closes its rewards program following regulatory concerns about its addictive nature, preempting severe penalties under the DSA.
Despite its high accuracy, the tool could drive users to rival AI models.
Adults worldwide access smartphones at a higher rate (98%) than children do (90%), per December 2023 data from Razorfish and GWI.
Snap’s middling earnings solidify Meta’s lead: Services like Snap and Pinterest are struggling to compete for ad interest with larger platforms.
Urban Outfitters and Pacsun are tapping into Pinterest and in-person experiences to get students and families shopping, while Meijer, Walmart, and Target are focused on value. Those are just a few brands that made our Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List, Back-to-School Edition, for July 2024.
Over 70% of US digital retailers believe AI-driven personalization and genAI will affect their business in 2024, per a December 2023 survey by Bolt.
Both Cash App and Square contributed to growth, but money laundering and fraud allegations linger
The remittance provider’s turnaround plans have not alleviated its struggles
But other issuers are also revamping their rewards, so Chase will have to do more to stand out
The US economy hits speed bumps: A flurry of news events, a slowing labor market, and lackluster consumer confidence numbers are making it harder for retailers to convince consumers to spend.