It added a parking feature to its payments platform, Mercedes pay
Advertising employment peaks: AI advances may promise potential disruption.
The main factor holding back mobile wallet bill pay growth is security concerns
Three UK bank holidays in May didn’t drive shoppers to spend: Retail sales fell 1.1% YoY in the four weeks to May 27.
Walgreens attempts to cut down on retail theft: By putting most products behind counters, the retailer is also increasing the burden on store associates.
This year, US social network ad spending will grow at its slowest pace since we began tracking it, at just 3.4%, to reach $68.45 billion, according to our forecast.
Discount retailers are in trouble: Their core consumers are facing additional pressures as SNAP eligibility tightens and student loan payments resume.
“If you want to dominate the digital landscape, you’ve got to win or be a clear leader on the three core pillars: media, advertising, and commerce,” our analyst Andrew Lipsman said during our recent “Attention!” summit.
Generous government incentives and a thriving and competitive local EV industry are helping China surpass EV adoption goals.
Denying care for indebted patients is a bad look for health systems: Allina Health’s refusal to treat some patients with large outstanding balances will further erode the public’s trust in healthcare.
Home healthcare momentum builds, but for the wrong reasons: Optum is the latest to acquire a home health provider. But these deals aren’t adding up to savings for patients.
Smartphones get even more medical utility: The first FDA-cleared app that turns smartphones into medical-grade stethoscopes is yet another tool for young, mobile health app super users.
Spotify’s 200-person podcasting layoff shows a change in priorities: Podcasts are still a major growth sector, but exclusivity is in the past.
The Vision Pro headset puts Apple at the forefront of the augmented reality discussion, but the device’s business focus and exorbitant pricing could limit wider appeal.
YouTube's policy reversal: Balancing free speech and controlling misinformation could influence political ad spending in the 2024 cycle.
Connected TV (CTV) ad spend in the US will pass $25 billion this year and continue to grow by double digits through the end of our forecast period in 2027. Even with a challenging market, the format is in decent shape.
The writers strike is forcing other Hollywood unions to the table: The DGA renewed its contract, while SAG-AFTRA voted to authorize a strike.
Valuations have plummeted due to lower office occupancy rates and changes in how people shop.
Cava IPOs at a difficult time for the restaurant industry: The fast-casual chain hopes to use the funds to expand aggressively, despite declining traffic and growing competition from grocers.
Google’s AI experiments show a profit-performance tension: Added features point to its newfound AI confidence. The focus should be on maintaining search dominance, user experience, and effective monetization.