US digital media consumption and consumer spending growth are at a standstill. “It's just getting really competitive to reach today's consumers,” our analyst Jeremy Goldman said on an episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Daily” podcast. Here’s what advertisers need to know about the latest trends in digital, including fierce competition for ad dollars to ecommerce having room to grow.

It was a happy holiday season for several retailers: Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Crocs, and Pandora are among the companies that beat expectations over the final months of 2023.

European consumers cut spending in the lead-up to Christmas: But sentiment is ticking up as inflation eases.

Instacart will show ads on its smart shopping carts: The company sees a significant opportunity to capture a sizable share of the fast-growing in-store retail media market.

Metaverse investments are very much still a thing: The beloved ‘Ready Player One’ is becoming a virtual experience.

ESPN's $920 million media rights deal with NCAA boosts value of college sports broadcasting: The deal emphasizes the growth in women's sports viewership.

It could enhance speed and efficiency for remote work, VR, smart homes, and gaming. But initial interoperability conflicts could be a pain point for early adopters.

Its $3,499 Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is coming next month, and competitors are already lining up to challenge the new product category and ecosystem.

Amazon wants to help shoppers find the perfect fit: The retailer is using AI to deliver personalized size recommendations that it hopes will boost sales while minimizing returns.

On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 tech trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss how on-device AI features will boost flagging PC and smartphone sales, what happens when GenAI makes content less trustworthy, and how immersive media will take a qualitative leap. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne, Gadjo Sevilla, and Yory Wurmser.

Smart TVs, robotics, AI PCs, and chips are just some of the technologies receiving upgrades as competition and innovation intensify in the tech sector.

Leading financial institutions have discovered new ways to harness the power of AI to supercharge their operations and customer service.

2023 was a big year for partnerships, with companies joining forces across social, retail, and digital advertising to boost revenues.

Half of UK teens feel addicted to social media: Global concern prompts government actions for stricter regulations.

Users say they were pushed to top up gift cards more than they wanted to. It’s an issue that’s much larger than Starbucks

While the frequency of these payments is limited, consumers may finally be ready to modernize their bill payments

Amazon’s speedy delivery options won over procrastinating holiday shoppers: The retailer captured nearly one-third of online orders in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.