A US ruling requires Google to abandon exclusivity practices, potentially empowering smaller developers to enter the Android app market more easily.

We explore how leading financial services companies are using it to improve efficiency and the customer experience.

Chinese consumer spending dipped below pre-pandemic levels during Golden Week holiday: While there were some positive signs—including higher daily spending—sentiment remains subdued, which could bode ill for Singles Day.

53% of US holiday season digital sales will come from mobile this year, per Adobe Analytics data. That marks the second consecutive year mobile has accounted for more than half of holiday sales.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much time Gen Z are actually spending on their smartphones, the less discussed places Millennials are spending their social media time, and more. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with analyst Paola Flores-Marquez and vice president of research Jennifer Pearson.

For social media managers, popularity is often measured by follower count. Here are three key trends from our exclusive KPI data on brand TikTok account growth.

Google’s AI Overviews debut advertising space: Pressure to monetize costly AI tech is driving Google to launch ad space in AI Overviews as it works to improve the product.

Last month, Dollar General launched an in-store audio network, enhancing its in-store and online ad solutions.

We expect social commerce sales in the US to reach $101.38 billion this year, driven by existing buyers increasing their spending. While social commerce plays a smaller role in holiday shopping, it's popular among Gen Z, who are more likely to make purchases influenced by creators. TikTok and Facebook are the top platforms, with apparel brands poised to benefit the most.

With its innovative, smaller AI models, Plumerai is taking on tech giants, aiming to corner the market with affordable, secure AI solutions that don’t need constant cloud connectivity.

Generative AI is revolutionizing marketing and advertising, allowing brands to create personalized and highly engaging content with unprecedented speed.

Temu, Pinduoduo anger Chinese sellers as push for lower prices and generous returns policies eat away at profits: That could complicate the former’s efforts to win over US merchants

US consumers overwhelmed by marketing content: 40% unsubscribe weekly, driven by frequent messaging and privacy concerns, raising questions about responsible data practices.

TikTok adds AI buying tools as it fights for its US life: Smart+ will reduce the difficulty of buying ad space, but TikTok’s days may be numbered.

Apple is banking on delayed AI features to drive iPhone 16 sales, but early production cuts and limited initial upgrades may weaken its market appeal

Instacart expands Caper Cart ad opportunities to capitalize on in-store retail media demand: The company joins Ahold Delhaize in beefing up its offerings to give CPG advertisers more ways to reach shoppers.

Democratic lawmakers demand CPG companies stop engaging in shrinkflation: While the practice helped boost companies’ bottom lines, it carries a significant cost.

Charter Spectrum now offers $65 worth of streaming services: While easy access to alternatives could accelerate churn, pay TV has little choice.