This growth could get an extra boost if Early Warning Services integrates it with its upcoming digital wallet
Apple would have to agree, and finding a new partner may not be that easy
Google joins the call for a federal privacy law: The company offered regulators a framework for US rules around advertising to minors.
Banks around the globe are watching closely as new ESG reporting requirements reshape the EU's financial landscape.
TikTok is extending its video content to an array of public screens, including those at airports, gas stations, and movie rental machines. The expansion into out-of-home (OOH) advertising marks TikTok’s ambitions to go beyond its roots as a mobile app.
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) will play a major role in how consumers shop this holiday season as they seek out budget-friendly ways to pay. To capture a bigger share of holiday sales, BNPL provider Klarna has introduced a new suite of tools to help bridge the digital-physical gap with AI-powered technology and shoppable media.
US mortgage demand is at its lowest rate since 1995: The weak housing market is driving up demand (and prices) for rentals, which could lead to more interest rate hikes.
YouTube keeps rolling out shopping tools: The latest update enables creators to make the shopping button appear at relevant points in their videos.
The vast majority (96%) of Pinterest searches are unbranded, said Brittan Bushman, Pinterst’s director of strategy, during a session at Advertising Week New York 2023. This means that consumers turn to Pinterest to learn what kinds of products are out there, unlike traditional search engines like Google, where they go to refine their search for something they already know exists.
Amazon expands drone delivery tests for prescription medications in Texas, potentially revolutionizing time-sensitive deliveries and sparking wider interest in the tech’s future.
After years of stronger growth during the pandemic, increases to marketing data outlays are slowing thanks to tighter marketing budgets, privacy regulations, and a need to show ROI.
The Chinese search giant unveiled Ernie 4.0, an AI marketing tool rivaling Adobe and Canva. This places China on the global AI map, though Ernie’s capabilities still need to be assessed.
Procter & Gamble plans to ease up on price hikes: The company plans to raise prices between 1% and 2% this year as it tries to return to volume growth.
Chipotle, Pizza Hut turn to late-night dining to attract Gen Z customers: Both QSRs are experimenting with later hours to help satisfy diners’ midnight cravings.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how Costco is getting on and the vision for the wholesale retailer in a crowded marketplace. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the two things Costco can take to the next level and two things it could do to get the naysayers to come back. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Zak Stambor.
Amazon bows to Microsoft’s AI-software dominance: It invests $1 billion in Microsoft 365 licenses in an unexpected collaboration, showcasing the AI-enhanced productivity push.
Startups are riding the generative AI wave, but for how long? While genAI startups thrive with revenue and funding, profitability may remain elusive, risking a sector-wide setback in 2024.
Generative AI implementation in marketing is well underway. Now, marketers’ concerns have shifted from how to use generative AI to what the technology means for consumer data and privacy, if models are trustworthy, and where human oversight comes in.