The tie-up can help MoneyGram capitalize on the lower costs and faster speeds open banking can bring to remittances
Reddit is finally public: Balancing community ethos with ad revenue & AI deals will be key for its market success and user base expansion.
The ad industry is still hyperreliant on cookies: Despite an imminent phaseout, a Wired report found that the most popular websites share data with thousands of companies.
As streaming costs rise, so do opportunities for advertisers: Consumers are paying more for streaming services than ever, leading to cheaper access via ad-supported tiers.
“95% of what marketers use agencies, strategists, and creative professionals for today will easily, nearly instantly and at almost no cost be handled by the AI,” said OpenAI founder Sam Altman. The prediction sent marketers into a frenzy. Altman’s statement may not be all hype, so it’s important marketers prepare rather than panic.
As Apple waits for its AI moment, its devices and users already have a head start. Microsoft’s AI Surfaces are only available to enterprises, delaying wider adoption.
Consumer spending is off to a shaky start: Retailers are warning of weakening demand as a new sales forecast predicts slower growth in 2024.
Large grocers’ competitive advantage widened during the pandemic, FTC says: The commission recommends further investigation into their pricing strategies as profits continue to rise.
More docs are charging for email communication: Health insurers are picking up most of the tabs, for now. That could change as subscription healthcare offerings and AI tools become more prevalent.
New uses for hot weight-loss drugs: Wegovy’s potential for preventing heart trouble and treating addiction could expand sales and counter insurers’ reluctance to pay for obesity treatments.
Biotech funding is surging: Investors are clamoring to bet on biotech startups, particularly ones with promising ideas that are already in clinical trials.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the 2024 Oscars taught us about the future of awards shows, whether its time to give up on email, how Netflix's sports strategy will play out, if the idea of "news" can survive online, how the money in the world is shared between us, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
The UN’s AI resolution rests on a weak foundation: The non-binding measure is a call to action for slow-moving governments but requires a public sector talent base that doesn’t exist.
Nike and lululemon brace for softer sales: Both brands are leaning into innovation to drive sales, but Nike’s risky bet could add to its challenges.
Meta made only two acquisitions in 2023, while Alphabet (parent company of Google and YouTube) made none, per Luma Partners data provided to EMARKETER.
After Reddit’s IPO surge, driven by AI plans and vast user content, the platform faces a balancing act between new AI market opportunities and preserving community trust.
72% of US digital retailers believe generative AI and AI-driven personalization affect their business the most this year, according to December 2023 data from Bolt.
Meta’s dive into decentralized social media could boost engagement: As Meta brings Threads to the “fediverse,” the movement gets a moment in the spotlight.
Comscore’s landmark accreditation is a blow to Nielsen: The company is the first to receive MRC accreditation for big data measurement across local and national TV.