Even managers were doing it: The SEC and CFTC imposed $549 million in fines on a slew of financial institutions for using unapproved messaging apps and failing to keep records of their business communications.
We’re not out of the woods yet: Moody’s ratings downgrade and negative outlook on 27 US banks is yet another indicator of the high cost small and midsize banks are paying to stay competitive in a challenging environment.
On today's episode, we discuss how to do ads in stores the right way, whether Google will eat the internet, whether the rebrand from HBO Max to Max worked, if the US ad market is starting to see green shoots, how successful the "Barbie" movie has been, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Max Willens.
But the new pricing partnership will cut into Marqeta’s revenue growth as it struggles to achieve profitability
It’s now available in Vietnam and Chile, adding to the long lists of markets it’s launched in this year
They are the latest BRICS nations to make CBDC inroads, which could give them more influence over global CBDC policy
Capital requirement increases bring out the lobbyists: Aside from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, most US banks aren’t saying much publicly about the proposed regulatory changes. But that doesn’t mean they like them.
US Supreme Court denies Epic Games’ appeal against Apple’s App Store payment practices, maintaining the current commission system amid ongoing antitrust concerns.
Lyft diversifies revenue with in-app ads: User data to optimize targeting while mitigating privacy concerns.
Disney+ and Hulu bundle up, but at a much higher cost: Disney is cranking up streaming pricing and starting a password-sharing crackdown to increase revenues.
ISpot bridges the buy-side measurement gap: The company has partnered with ad agency Camelot to help buyers navigate the fractured measurement space.
Although OOH is still primarily a traditional medium, outdoor advertising’s future is digital. US DOOH ad spend will grow by double digits annually through the end of our forecast period in 2027. In the near term, DOOH is overcoming its pandemic slump.
Physical retail must adapt to intensifying competition from ecommerce. Every physical retail incumbent feeling heat from Amazon recognizes the need to better compete with digital’s informational and convenience advantages. But they must do so without losing the experiential edge offered by brick-and-mortar.
Newegg is using ChatGPT to generate product review summaries: But the pervasive issue of fake reviews and tech snafus are limiting the feature’s usefulness.
China’s sluggish economy is bad news for everyone: While many retailers had been optimistic that a resurgent Chinese economy could offset slowing US growth, that now looks unlikely.
For Wix, consolidating its marketing stack not only improves internal alignment but also results in an improved customer experience. The website-building company operates with teams worldwide, and is currently scaling down from about seven different marketing automation platforms.
Farfetch is quietly winding down its beauty division: The luxury ecommerce retailer’s big bet on beauty is fizzling out due to stiff competition and shoppers’ preference for physical retail.
Femtech companies grow despite the digital health downturn: Women’s health startups are garnering investor attention in a post-Roe America. We explore how they can build on the momentum and reach more female patients.
Cigna partners with Virgin Pulse: Cigna members will get a personalized health and wellness platform to record their health journeys. But without real incentives, we’re skeptical it’ll see long-term engagement.
Big Pharma’s drug prices in the crosshairs: A new report from AARP shows the list prices for the top 25 Medicare Part D drugs grew ~226% since they were launched. It’s down to the wire in the feud over Medicare prescription drug price negotiations.