Charter Communications and Cox will merge: Though the deal could face regulatory scrutiny, it promises to revitalize the ad landscape, if successful.
A 30% YoY surge in US smartphone imports in March reveals how manufacturers—led by Apple—raced to beat looming Trump-era tariffs.
David’s Bridal goes upscale: The retailer launched a higher-end boutique called Diamonds & Pearls that offers a more intimate, elevated experience.
DoubleVerify sues Adalytics for alleged defamatory statements: The case underscores rising tension between ad verification firms and watchdog groups.
Despite growing up online, Gen Z and millennials prefer in-person shopping and socializing, creating opportunities for minimalist tech and physical brand experiences.
This year, we forecast social media company X, formerly Twitter, will see ad revenue growth for the first time in four years, but still only earn about half of what it did in 2021.
Tech layoffs surge as AI eats middle management: Microsoft, LinkedIn, and others are slashing jobs to “flatten” org charts, raising concerns that generative AI's rise will echo the dot-com era's reckoning.
TelevisaUnivision is doubling down on young Hispanic audiences: With music festivals, microdramas, and dual-language content built for mobile.
Retail sales rose 5.2% YoY in April: But the gains mask a tough climate as consumers pulled forward purchases of tariff-sensitive items like home goods.
Walmart will raise prices soon to offset “too high” tariffs: Even with the reduction in China duties, the cost is too much for the retailer and its suppliers to absorb.
Shein, Temu take advantage of tariff reprieve: Shein is raising prices while Temu resumes China shipments, as both retailers try to undo a sales slump.
Walmart’s Q1 ad revenues surged 50% year over year: Vizio’s integration is powering its leap into connected TV and retail media dominance.
Delinquencies for both student loans and credit cards could worsen as borrowers contend with more obligations
Partnerships are key to breaking into brick and mortar, but generational mattress-shopping divides could mute the deal’s effectiveness.
Tech’s new bet—low-cost EVs, ultra-thin phones, and vibe-driven music: Slate, Samsung, and Spotify each chase novelty—via price, design, and personalization—to win over convenience-hungry consumers.
Omada Health is the latest prominent digital health player to go public in 2025: While healthcare companies are weathering the uncertain economic environment, Omada and Hinge must prove their programs for chronic condition management can be worthwhile long-term investments.
At-home injectable drugs have been getting more approvals: Amneal Pharmaceuticals is the latest to gain approval for its migraine treatment. Pharma companies can help spur uptake for at-home injectables like it with more education and support.