Perplexity eyes smartphone deals to challenge Google’s mobile search dominance: With Motorola on board and Samsung talks underway, Perplexity’s AI could replace Google Gemini on Android phones
YouTube shows virtual influencers are gaining traction: While the technology promises innovation, not all consumers are buying in.
Updates to YouTube’s “Inspiration” tab: The changes will allow videos to be transferred from TikTok are part of YouTube’s push to secure marketing dollars.
Tariffs will hurt US economic growth this year: The IMF expects growth of just 1.8%, as the trade war and rampant uncertainty chill consumer and business spending.
The issuer’s confidence in its cardholders and business could be upended by tariffs
The transition risks alienating customers who are frustrated by the app or uncomfortable with the AI surveillance tech
The BNPL provider is taking the lead on credit reporting as the industry waits for regulatory clarity
Kimberly-Clark forecasts $300 million hit from tariffs: But the company will not pass the cost onto consumers as it looks to maintain volume growth in a difficult environment.
Trump considers reviving a proposal that cuts US drug prices to international levels: It could be another blow to the drug industry, on top of ongoing drug price cuts in Medicare and looming tariffs set to hit the sector.
Only 30% of healthcare and pharma AI pilots make it to production: AI companies must demonstrate tech prowess, address security concerns, and drive clinical or business outcomes to convert more pilots into full-scale implementation..
US adults spend over 32.3 hours monthly on the Spotify app, compared with 3.5 hours on Amazon Music and less than an hour on Apple Music, according to a January 2025 Comscore study.
In light of rising watch time on YouTube and a booming podcast ad market, video podcasts could be Netflix’s next frontier for new content.
Australia will exempt YouTube from its under-16 social media ban: The promise is receiving backlash from Meta and TikTok, and will require brands to adapt.
“Made in USA” is front and center for new Men’s Wearhouse collection: Tariffs are sharpening consumers’ focus on sourcing—and the menswear and rental products retailer leans in.
Despite mental health concerns and corporate distrust, teens still find value in social platforms—especially for connection, creativity, and emotional support.
Delta SkyMiles members can now earn points on Uber and Uber Eats: The tie-up aims to cement loyalty at a time when consumers are increasingly price-sensitive.
Only 30% of ad industry professionals have fully-scaled AI across their media campaign cycles, according to January data from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).
Social media plays a major role in product discovery, with 51% of global consumers discovering a new brand or product on social media in the last six months, per November 2024 data from Capgemini. But convincing consumers to purchase on a social platform is more complicated. Here are three key ways brands can convert social media discovery into sales.
With Amazon accounting for 76.7% of the US retail media industry’s $60.81 billion in ad spend, smaller retail media networks (RMNs) have to innovate to differentiate themselves in the longtail of the marketplace.