Stress tests revealed robust banking health but unmasked the strain on consumer finances. We think it’s in banks’ best interest to bolster financial support.
After 11 months of US ad declines, Standard Media's US Ad Market Tracker showed 2.5% growth in May, signaling a potential rebound. Even with mixed signals and uncertainties, there is at last a sign of hope, our analyst Paul Verna said on a recent episode of “Behind the Numbers.”
We expect back-to-school sales to rise 2.9%: While that’s a far cry from rates over the past two years, it is markedly higher than in 2019.
Retail sales in Brazil fell 1.0% YoY in May: We expect sales to grow 4.4% this year.
Digital ad spend worldwide will hit $601.84 billion this year, up 9.5% from $549.51 billion in 2022, according to our forecast.
What patients fear the most about hospitals: “Profits over patients” is a running narrative that hospitals must flip. Addressing patients’ sky-high medical bills is a good first step.
Trends in US time spent with media: Our latest report, US Time Spent with Media Forecast 2023, shows where consumers are shifting their media attention in 2023 and where they’ll be watching in 2025. Here’s what healthcare marketers need to know.
Generative AI is not ready for primetime in healthcare: The enthusiasm around AI’s ability to revolutionize healthcare is cooling off, but it’s not likely to hit the trough of disillusionment. Here’s why.
A string of recent regulatory setbacks is prompting questions about the effectiveness of FTC chair Lina Khan’s approach to Big Tech. Critics suggest a more prudent strategy may be more successful.
Roblox could be the metaverse blockbuster: With 66 million active users, Roblox is set to launch on Meta's Quest VR headset. This could boost engagement in the metaverse, appealing to Meta's targeted young user demographic.
Linear could soon be a thing of the past for Disney: CEO Bob Iger suggested the company may look to sell off TV assets and focus on digital.
Actors will join writers on the picket line: SAG-AFTRA voted unanimously to strike after negotiations over compensation and AI broke down.
Nobody wants to pay $10 billion for Subway: The sandwich chain is seeking more bidders as rising interest rates and the business’ lackluster performance temper prospective buyers’ enthusiasm.
Burberry, Brunello Cucinelli, Swatch Group benefit from recovering luxury demand in China: But softening sales in the Americas pose problems for all but the very top tier of designer brands.
Elon Musk enters AI arena with xAI startup: The universe-decoding startup could become a focal point for controversy over concerns about AI bias, safety, and its founder’s provocative personality.
Bard chatbot updates boost Google’s generative AI bid: The tech giant is accelerating its AI market presence. International appeal and investor favor could help it unseat ChatGPT.
Production and mobile payments go hand in hand for Apple: The company is expanding its Apple Pay services in Vietnam, marking its continuous growth in emerging markets. This mirrors potential plans for expansion in India.
Now, even powered-off mobile phones can serve as a CBDC payment device, making the digital yuan more accessible than ever