Lawsuits surrounding Nokia’s $152 billion R&D-driven patent arsenal come amid job cuts and falling sales. HP’s and Amazon’s brand reputations are at stake.
Creator economy startups are struggling to survive: Economic woes have been forcing some to sell under unfavorable terms. The troubles could expand to other sectors.
The majority (65%) of US consumers say that two or three ad breaks per 1 hour of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) are acceptable, according to a ViewNexa survey.
Meta launches EU ad-free subscriptions for Facebook and Instagram: Amid changing regulations, it’s a rethink of monetization and ad value.
Amazon is on track for its first-ever $100 billion holiday season, boosted by its unbeatable delivery speeds, while click and collect gives Walmart an omnichannel edge, and Temu draws in price-conscious consumers. Plus, TikTok and mobile apps help retailers connect with consumers and stand out among the competition.
Defying global challenges, Pinterest excels in Q3: Innovations and strategic partnerships bolster its market position.
Sales are quickly approaching $100 billion. Gen Z’s influence on social media habits, new commerce technologies from TikTok, and rising annual spending by buyers are the main factors driving growth. And with users now spending just shy of 2 hours on social media per day, there is plenty of room for brands and users to squeeze more sales.
The US economy is in good shape (even if many don’t realize it): The country’s 4.9% annualized growth in Q3 stands in stark contrast to the eurozone's 0.4% decline.
TikTok’s latest strategy to boost social commerce sales relies on AI: The social platform is testing a feature that automatically links users to TikTok Shop without creator input.
Demand for retail space is rising as retailers target brick-and-mortar expansion: We expect the vast majority—80.7%—of holiday sales will take place in-store this year.
AB InBev’s beer volumes fell 3.4% in Q3: Declining Bud Light sales weighed down the company’s US performance.
Apple unveils groundbreaking M3 chips at ‘scary’ event: The 3-nanometer process chips are a testament to Apple’s innovation, but it may have to do more to keep loyalists happy.
Is Humane’s AI Pin priced right at $1,000? It’s part of a coming class of devices that could challenge the smartphone’s decades-long supremacy.
AI tech is still giving doctors anxiety: Physicians’ concerns around AI tools are now being heard by the Biden administration. Hospitals and health systems are in a tricky spot as they mull which solutions to invest in.
Health claims denials hurt patients and providers: The rate at which health insurers are denying claims is hurting some patients’ health as well as some hospitals’ bottom lines. Regulators and legislators may take action.
Older consumers need help with health literacy: Almost 40% of adults over age 40 have used online health information rather than consult a doctor. And they’re not very smart about what they think they know.
Charter Spectrum blames loss of 100,000 subscriptions on Disney: A carriage fee battle between the video providers ushered in the next stage of the pivot to streaming.
Studios and actors haven’t agreed on AI rules: As strikes continue, studios are expected to lower their year-end outlooks.
Next year, US podcast ad spend will pass the $2 billion mark, according to our forecast. We project double-digit growth through the end of our forecast period in 2027. New data from the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) finds that podcast ads are trending toward brand awareness, with increasing emphasis on video formats.
Regulators want to know if it was a tactic to preserve search monopoly. Losing the case could result in breaking up lucrative exclusivity deals.