Another sign of Disney+ and Hulu’s joint power: The combined services own more of the 100 most popular shows than any other rival, an Ampere Analysis report finds.
Creator content isn’t an experimental area for advertisers anymore. It’s an established, full-funnel channel that can deliver measurable results. Why is the channel so important right now?
Surging numbers of ride-hailers create new ad opportunities: The US user base of services like Lyft and Uber grew by 10.1% in 2023, creating an increasingly valuable market for advertisers.
China is emerging as the global ecommerce leader: We share the dynamics driving the region’s digital commerce success in an excerpt from our recent report.
The platforms’ short-video craze will cool. Reels is now revenue-neutral, but reports hint that Meta is struggling to convince advertisers that Reels can drive performance.
The average Temu user spent 18 minutes per day on the company’s app: That’s nearly double the 10 minutes they spent on Amazon’s app.
As TikTok continues to rise, Facebook craters: New Pew report finds major shifts in social media trends among teens.
Uniqlo aims to have 200 North American stores by 2027: The retailer’s offline push dovetails with a new report that finds physical stores boost retailers’ online sales and traffic.
Inflation eased slightly in November, to consumers’ relief: Confidence is ticking up as prices come down, but retailers like Hasbro are struggling to capture spending.
TikTok Shop is the holiday retailer of choice for one-third of Gen Zs: The marketplace is racking up sales thanks to its aggressive promotional strategy, despite lukewarm interest from larger brands.
Retail embraces AI chatbots: Gen Z adoption pushes them to the forefront, but blending tech with human service remains imperative
In part two of this two-part podcast episode, we discuss some predictions for 2024 that are too specific to be 100% certain about but could still come true, including: which car company Amazon could potentially acquire, how AI might land itself in hot water, and the next digital consumer privacy lawsuit. Tune in to the discussion with our vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna and analyst Max Willens.
As retail media evolves, ad placements off-site and in-store will help grocery advertisers reach shoppers in new and more engaging ways, but consumers may not be in a spending mood as credit card balances grow and savings accounts shrink. If Amazon can get grocery right, it may be able to fight off losing share to Walmart. But if the Kroger-Albertsons merger goes through, it could change everything.
CVS, Kroger look to connect seniors with primary care: We explore how converting older consumers into patients is a big opportunity for retail health players.
Talkspace leans into women’s health services: We explore how the company’s tie-up with a menopause care platform aligns with its 2023 business strategy.
Preventive care screening goes on the grocery list: Walmart and RadNet have launched the first MammogramNow service at a superstore in Delaware. Will the target audience take time for a scan?
Lego and Fortnite are a match made in heaven: The two brands are melting pots of pop culture iconography, and a partnership is taking them to new heights.
Launch of Paramount+ with Showtime marks a new streaming era: The rebrand signifies the industry's move toward content diversity and market expansion strategies.
After three years, Epic Games wins its case against Google’s Play Store monopoly. App stores might need to alter practices to accept alternative payment options on online marketplaces.
Three generative AI startups get fresh funding: Mistral AI, Aleph Alpha, and Essential AI draw significant VC investments and signal a shift toward a more diverse sector.