Patients aren’t getting bang for their healthcare buck: They’re spending on care and treatment, but they’re also avoiding care due to cost and getting sicker. Is there any relief in sight?
The downsides of healthcare consumerization: Companies like 23andMe are launching products and services that purport to detect medical conditions in their early stages. The only guaranteed result for users is a lighter bank account.
Providers are staring down workforce challenges: Healthcare execs are making a lot of changes to deal with ongoing labor shortages in their health systems. But patients are still feeling the pains of doctor shortages.
Streaming price hikes show no signs of stopping: Apple TV+ is the latest streamer to raise prices amid demands for higher revenues.
Chipotle has raised price five times since June 2021: It plans another hike next year in California when the state’s minimum wage for fast-food workers jumps to $20 in April.
Shein and Forever 21 extend partnership with new apparel line: The two companies are deepening their relationship as scrutiny into Shein’s business practices and ties to China intensifies.
Amazon’s impressive Q3 earnings tinged with AWS cloud challenges: Despite robust ad revenue, AWS needs innovation to maintain its market leadership and meet investor expectations for continuous growth.
The travel industry will spend nearly $6.8 billion on digital advertising this year, but it will only account for 2.6% of total US digital ad spending. Among the 10 industries we track, travel is by far the smallest, but it’s set to lead the pack in growth for the third year in a row.
Meta showcases robust Q3 growth with $34.15 billion in revenues: Facebook and Instagram parent surges, despite Threads struggling to find its footing.
“The misconception in my mind is that you can ignore [generative AI],” Vincent Yates, chief data scientist of consulting firm Credera, said at Advertising Week New York 2023.
The US economy grew at its fastest pace in almost two years in Q3: Inflation and rising interest rates haven’t quelled consumer desire to spend on goods and services as personal spending rose 4%.
The 2023 holiday shopping season’s top performers will come from the categories aligned with current growth trends. And the brands that outperform their categories will do so by delivering the products shoppers want.
UPS acquires Happy Returns to get a bigger cut of the booming returns business: After a difficult quarter, the delivery company is looking to reverse declining revenues by offering customers a broader array of services.
Amazon smashes earnings expectations on the back of faster fulfillment, advertising growth: The retailer’s emphasis on delivery speed is winning it more sales and boosting the already considerable appeal of its ad network.
LinkedIn boosts user-generated content: The platform emphasizes Collaborative Articles, badges for expertise, and enhanced reactions to redefine networking.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight Medicaid-concentrated Waymark and RPM company Optimize Health on the back of fresh funding.
Are you ready for Amazon Pet Clinic? Amazon is reportedly looking to launch a veterinary telehealth service. Even if an early attempt fails, we expect it will keep expanding into pet meds and other services.
Walgreens brings Hartford HealthCare into its pharmacies: The retailer turns to another health system to run its in-store health clinics. Here’s why it could be a winning strategy.
The video advertising world is only getting more fractured: The VAB and ANA ceased talks to fund cross-media measurement after the VAB cited bias toward tech platforms.
Snap posts strong Q3 earnings, marking a turning point: A difficult year for Snapchat forced severe cost-cutting and a focus on AI.