The tie-up gives Stripe a lucrative opportunity in the trending resale market—which may be better suited to weather an economic downturn
Advertising and PR agencies find many uses for AI: The tech’s ability to handle tasks quicker and at lower cost can make it a game changer despite risks.
Montana's TikTok ban stirs legal and marketing controversy: Brands and advertisers may reconsider their marketing mix going forward.
On today's episode, we discuss which attention metrics are real, which are still in development, and where identity and addressability will be by the end of the year. "In Other News," we talk about how much Microsoft and Apple can encroach on Google's search turf and YouTube debuting unskippable 30-second ads. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell and Kunal Nagpal, chief business officer of InMobi.
Target pulls LGBTQ-themed items ahead of Pride Month: The retailer succumbs to pressure after store associates experienced threats.
Supply chain stability and lower freight expenses help retailers’ margins: Abercrombie & Fitch, Kohl’s, and Urban Outfitters all posted surprising profits in Q1.
Adoption of digital wallets is approaching critical mass, but they won’t replace physical wallets anytime soon. However, a super app may be on the horizon, especially if companies can crack the ability to integrate payments with shopping services.
Alibaba and JD.com, China’s other ecommerce giants, never gained substantial traction in the US, partly due to their lack of spending to acquire customers. US-based Wish spent heavily on digital ads and rode the pandemic-driven ecommerce boom to an IPO—but has since lost its way.
On Tuesday, Microsoft announced it would use the same plug-in standards as OpenAI, meaning plug-ins can work across ChatGPT, Bing Chat, and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Microsoft is focusing on plug-ins as the future of its OpenAI partnership, and for good reason.
Some retailers are testing digital freezer screens that act as real-life pop-up ads, while others are leaning on in-person events to build brand awareness. Digital kiosks combine in-store sampling, promotion, and digital media—a win-win for retailers and brands alike.
LinkedIn rolls out new features to enhance verification processes and combat counterfeit profiles: Platform aims to maintain its reputation as a trusted platform for professional networking and job seeking.
European household budgets are under pressure: Food prices are soaring, which is forcing consumers to make tough choices about where to spend their money.
Technology companies are caught between China and the US. Bans from both countries could upend entire supply chains and future growth.
Streaming shake up: Paramount+ integrates with Showtime, while HBO Max drops ‘HBO’ and transforms into Max, introducing Discovery+ programming.
A quarter of US adults recently cut their spending on video streaming subscriptions due to inflation, per a Morning Consult survey. Slightly less cut back on music streaming subscriptions (24%) and cable or satellite TV (23%). Across all entertainment categories studied, more adults either didn’t pull back or didn’t pay for the product or service in the first place.
Increasingly cost-conscious consumers pivot away from restaurant delivery: Nearly half of all consumers have picked up their carryout orders themselves rather than have them delivered.
Google outperforms rivals as it shows ChatGPT immunity: Despite their best efforts, Microsoft and startups haven’t eaten market share. Google shows it has leeway to approach generative AI cautiously.
We round up the bank’s investor day and find that it’s benefited from the regional banking crisis.
Citing constitutional violations and hindrance to user-generated content dissemination, any outcome may affect tech regulation across states and digital ecosystems.
Apple makes estimated $15B bet on Broadcom: Not resting on its iPhone laurels, Apple boosts its competitive edge by investing in connectivity expertise and US GDP growth.