Microsoft-owned Minecraft surpasses 300 million copies sold and remains a top-selling game with 175 million monthly users. It could be a template for future gaming success.
Sweetgreen has big expectations for its salad-making robots: The restaurant chain sees automation as the key to shorter lines, consistent offerings, and higher profits.
A Google researcher helps crack the million-word AI prompt code: Researchers develop an AI processing advancement that could revolutionize AI’s capabilities, though real-world application is uncertain.
A 2010 federal law prohibiting large FIs from charging excessive fees for basic customer service will now be enforced, raising questions about how much it might hurt profits.
Scoring merchant partnerships like this will be key to getting Paze off the ground
The digital wallet can help merchants reduce cart abandonment and bring in more payments volume for the issuer
Rising interest rates and a shift out of consumer products led the Wall Street bank to take a steep loss on the BNPL business
Higher rates could boost big commercial banks’ profits: But it’s likely to be a different story for investment banks as we kick off the Q3 earnings season this morning.
Advertising Week New York kicks off next week. Last year, speakers discussed everything from Web3 to connected TV (CTV) to social media. This year, we’ll be watching for updates related to retail media, AI, and social media’s era of transformation.
Petco partners with Happy Returns to offer in-store package drop-offs: The move expands Happy Returns’ network to over 10,000 stores while offering Petco a means to drive traffic and sales.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how creators are evolving; why YouTube is white space for many marketers; and how marketers, social platforms, and media companies should shift their strategies. "In Other News," we talk about what freedom of speech actually means on social media and why TikTok and Pinterest are taking different approaches to social commerce. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
It’s still early days. There are signs that point to cars becoming a major new media and advertising venue. But both commerce and media are still developing in cars—and at the moment, neither is completely ready for native ad formats.
GM drives tech evolution with connected car API: With a groundbreaking API, it aims to standardize automotive app development across various vehicle lines for enhanced consumer experiences.
Gen X is falling behind on preventative care: Healthcare providers and marketers need to do a better job of communicating the importance of preventative care to Gen Xers.
Can fresh food make Dollar General healthier? The discount retailer teamed with Bayer to distribute fresh-food coupons to students in select school districts. DG hopes to build more foot traffic in stores where customers are only spending on essentials.
Germany's anti-discrimination agency exits X: Concerns rise over intolerance as the EU warns Meta on misinformation following Israel-Hamas conflict.
Hollywood strikes rage on, dimming the outlook for streamers: Talks between SAG-AFTRA and studios break down, making it less likely that streamers will have content in time for 2024 Upfronts.
Finalizing its largest-ever deal after a 21-month regulatory battle will shake up the gaming industry and fuel Microsoft’s mobile and cloud gaming strategies.
Netflix sees an opportunity to build its brand offline: The company plans to open destinations called Netflix House that mix retail, dining, and live experiences.