Adapting to consumer preferences: YouTube's new approach features longer but fewer ad breaks on connected TVs.
AI search engines threaten the publishing industry: Publishers say they could lose nearly half their traffic if AI search chatbots become the norm.
Luxury faces more muted growth prospects: An excerpt from our report explains how and why luxury sales growth will slow in the coming years compared with the explosive growth seen in the recent past.
2023’s explosive adoption of AI will be felt in the year ahead, as the technology continues to make an impact on nearly everyone. On top of the AI revolution, immersive media will be made more accessible, connected cars will give rise to new media opportunities, and carbon-efficient advertising will gain priority.
Disparities in which groups receive these deals led the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to ask questions about fair lending practices.
72% of adults in North America use their smartphone to research price comparisons while shopping in-store, making it the No. 1 type of research done on mobile devices in-store, per August 2023 1WorldSync data.
The tie-ups can help Google Pay grow its volume and keep up with rivals that already offer BNPL
Diversifying merchant partnerships can help the fintechs grow as the BNPL space gets more crowded
RTP can help small businesses better control their cash flow and overcome financial difficulties
Consumers don’t want to pay for shipping: Retailers that charge for shipping risk driving shoppers to other merchants’ sites and apps.
Retail sales in China grew at their fastest pace since May last month: But many challenges remain, which is why we expect modest growth of 6.0% in 2024.
GM’s Cruise faces upheaval with executive cuts and layoffs, while Alphabet’s Waymo expands into airport taxi services. Despite challenges, the robotaxi industry is poised for adoption.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Fortnite developer Epic Games' win over Google means, whether McDonald's new restaurant brand will be a success, why women's sports worldwide are exploding right now, if video streaming bundles are inevitable, how AI rules can keep pace with AI development, who's planning to live underwater in a few years, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.
Ghost kitchens disappeared as quickly as they came: Quality issues, consumer ambivalence, and shifting dining behaviors contributed to their downfall.
When we think about the brands that skyrocketed this year, some immediately come to mind, like ChatGPT and Shein. Some of the other names, however, might surprise you. Here are the top five brands that had the biggest rise in purchasing consideration this year, according to Morning Consult’s Fastest Growing Brands 2023 report, and what brands can learn from their ascent.
An influx of AI-enhanced devices will test consumer appetites: Tech companies are developing a new class of consumer products based on multimodal generative AI. What will become of smartphones?
Intel wants to beat Nvidia at the AI chip game: Tech companies look to diversity on the AI chip front. It means heightened competition among chip makers to meet demand.
Consumer trust in genAI for health info comes down to familiarity: We explore why two recent patient-focused surveys on genAI reveal stark differences.