Port strike notwithstanding, companies are confident in their abilities to weather supply-chain disruptions: But a drawn-out shutdown could test that resilience as backlogs grow and costs rise.

The solution gives consumers greater visibility into their transaction data, improving the customer experience and saving banks money on customer service costs

Gopuff enhances retail media capabilities to help advertisers reach Gen Z, millennial audiences: The retailer hopes the moves will differentiate it in a crowded market.

Moët Hennessy -owner LVMH buys a stake in French Bloom: The investment represents the first move by Champagne’s biggest producer into nonalcoholic beverages.

US voters want presidential candidates to address high healthcare costs: We think each campaign will make this a priority over the next month.

Ad spending projects to hold strong in healthcare and pharma: Here’s why health and pharma marketers are prioritizing some media channels over others.

A focus on longer battery life and lighter design could secure a lead over Samsung in the high-growth wearables market.

CVS Health explores possible company breakup: A series of concurrent headwinds are impacting multiple sectors of CVS Health’s business, leading concerned investors to step in and try to force its hand.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss if folks will start consuming news on WhatsApp, how people get their news on digital channels, and some interesting generational gaps that exist regarding social media news consumption. Join host Marcus Johnson, along with director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and vice president of media, content, and strategy Henry Powderly for the conversation.

FAST trend grows globally: New channels from Free Live Sports, CBC, and Pluto TV showcase demand for free, ad-supported streaming options.

CNN launches $3.99 paywall: It’s a bid to grow digital dollars as cable viewership and revenues decline.

Paramount ditches Nielsen, goes all-in on VideoAmp: The shakeup could help VideoAmp gain ground in Upfronts as it seeks a potential buyout.

A technical error flooded PS5 home screens with outdated ads, sparking frustration. Sony's response addressed the issue, but concerns about in-game ads remain.

Banks should plan to adjust their products to meet changing customer needs and sentiment, while considering changing financial regulation.

After a botched update, Sonos is restoring functionality and extending warranties, underscoring the risks of rushing rollouts.

The breakdown after Hurricane Helene raises concerns about carriers’ emergency preparedness as their investment cuts and layoffs hinder crisis response.

Auto insurance rates draw a candidate’s attention: The insurance industry ran a fact-check after former President Donald Trump promised to cut auto insurance premiums in half if elected.

At banks, insurance is back on the table: So-called “bancassurance” is becoming a thing again as neobanks bundle up and embed services for their customers’ convenience.

AI-related litigation is likely to be ‘when,’ not ‘if’: Insurers’ risk mitigation efforts should reflect work by industry groups and regulators aiming to get ahead of problems.

On today’s podcast episode, host Bill Fisher, forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and analysts Matteo Ceurvels and Man-Chung Cheung discuss why there are so many different types of advertising bans in different countries, if they work, and the economic costs.