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.
VC and private equity can’t invest in Chinese tech with military inclinations. China is considering countermeasures, which could disrupt tech supply chains.
Macy’s looks to private labels to boost its bottom line: As consumers pull back on discretionary spending, retailers are turning to private labels to differentiate their merchandise and improve margins.
Amazon accused of ‘peak absurdity’ over office badge scan email: Employees say the tech giant falsely accused them of not following return-to-office policies. Clear policies and communication are necessary.
Meta rehires laid-off workers: Big Tech competition and economic improvement mean the company needs the employees it cut, calling into question the “year of efficiency” strategy.
Key stat: Generative AI adoption will climb to 77.8 million users in the two years following the November 2022 release of ChatGPT, more than doubling the adoption rate of both tablets and smartphones, according to our forecast.
Streaming surge: Disney boosts ad-supported Disney+ subscribers; profitability challenges persist despite $87 billion revenue.