Amazon restructures its showy AI division: It’s using the “artificial general intelligence” banner as a way to impress prospective customers, pitting itself directly against OpenAI.
For Q4 2022 to Q4 2023, YouTube’s costs per thousand (CPMs) ranged from $13.03 to $15.34—a swing of $2.31, according to our forecast.
Meta restructures its AI teams: Amid ethical and regulatory concerns, it’s dissolving its Responsible AI unit to focus on generative AI.
TikTok's marketing influence grows: The platform is becoming pivotal in holiday campaigns and consumer engagement.
Black Friday cements streaming’s commitment to ads: Several major streamers are offering discounts—but only for ad-supported subscriptions.
It’s becoming more expensive for streaming viewers to avoid advertising. Netflix, Disney+, and others have raised subscription prices over the past several months.
Turning around Kohl’s fortunes won’t be easy: The retailer is the latest department store to struggle to convince middle-class consumers to spend.
As Gen Zers grow up and their purchasing power expands, they’re redefining the relationship between brand and consumer, expecting brands to be community-focused, authentic, and culturally relevant.
Lowe’s cuts outlook as difficult housing market, slumping DIY demand hurt sales: The home improvement retailer became the latest to call out shoppers’ price consciousness as they shy away from big-ticket purchases.
OpenAI's leadership crisis (largely) benefits Microsoft: Turmoil likely strengthens companies’ ties, setting the stage to further augment AI innovation.
Safety probes and leadership changes are challenging the company's revenue and market leadership goals. Meanwhile, the delays open opportunities for robotaxi competitors.
Best Buy trims its sales outlook as demand cools: The retailer expects holiday shoppers will be hungry for bargains.
How badly do patient cancellations hurt providers? Appointment no-shows impact a practice’s revenue and patient retention. Here's how physicians can slash cancellation rates.
Seniors like $0-per-month premiums: More than 40% have signed up for zero-premium Medicare Advantage plans halfway through the 2024 open enrollment period. But if they keep using medical services, MA insurers could look to cut back on those plans in the future.
Tonal joins Best Buy’s holiday fitness deals: The AI-enabled Intelligent Home Gym is available for Black Friday sales. But cost-conscious consumers are sticking to clothes and toys this year.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Humane's new AI pin is about to become as ubiquitous as the smartphone, just how much ground brick-and-mortar retail will give to online shopping, the next big social media app, if folks will start shopping on Amazon right from their Facebook and Instagram feeds, how news consumption on social media is changing, which airlines carry the most passengers, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Max Willens and Yory Wurmser.
The arrangement cuts Android app store fees and stokes regulatory scrutiny over selective, anticompetitive practices. Intensifying regulation and developer fallout could follow.
OpenAI’s crisis deepens: More employees threaten departure, customers look to rivals, and an investor lawsuit looms following the board’s firing of CEO Sam Altman.
Senate Judiciary Committee subpoenas Snap, X, Discord CEOs: Lawmakers clash with social media executives over perceived failures to protect minors.
Abercrombie and American Eagle beat Q3 expectations as Gen Z, millennials keep spending: Both retailers credited strong demand and tight inventory controls for their growth.