YouTube's exclusive NFL stream hit by glitches: Despite prior praise, fans face buffering and pixelation during prime games.
On today's special podcast episode, we continue our monthly show where we discuss the biggest trends of the moment and the newest research, sprinkle in some analysis, and bundle it up into a quiz. Every month, three of our analysts representing their respective coverage area teams compete against each other. (We also encourage you to play along at home.) We keep a running score and will crown a winning team at the end of the year. Today, we cover how Amazon's second Prime Day got on, how Americans feel about AI rules, and all the ways Netflix is trying to make money. Tune in to the discussion with this month's contestants: our analysts Sky Canaves, Daniel Konstantinovic, and Yory Wurmser.
In the race for next-gen chipsets, Qualcomm, Nvidia, AMD, and Apple are pushing boundaries in AI and performance, promising to revitalize a flagging PC market.
A new rule addressing lending discrimination in online banking marks the most significant revision to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in nearly three decades.
Consumer spending propelled both networks’ volumes upward in Q3. But new rules from the Fed could put a damper on their debit programs.
More than half (52%) of US adults have either used shoppable commerce (buying a product by clicking a link directly within or next to a video) before or are interested in it, according to an Insider Intelligence survey conducted by Bizrate Insights. The majority of those who have used it, however often, identify as male (23%) and are between ages 18 to 34 (31%).
Amazon is growing into an advertising titan: The company’s ad revenues jumped 26% in Q3 thanks to football and a strong hold on retail media.
Three consecutive months of growth for the US ad market: The sector barely squeezed ahead at 0.1% in September, but the future looks bright.
Creator platforms like YouTube have started folding generative AI tools into their products. That means creators and marketers could be using generative AI tools without even realizing it. Advertisers on YouTube have already been taking advantage of AI through recommendations, optimization tools, and other ad solutions, said Tara Walpert Levy, vice president of Americas at YouTube, speaking at Advertising Week New York 2023.
Retail media networks are rolling out more advanced targeting capabilities as advertisers seek to more accurately and effectively reach their audiences. Here are two recent examples.
The Hershey Co. found a way to apply retail media data from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups to other consumer packaged goods ads. The company learned that shoppers were buying shapes of Reese’s Cups based on their chocolate to peanut butter ratio, so it made two new products—one for peanut butter lovers and one for chocolate lovers, said Vinny Rinaldi, US head of media at The Hershey Co.
Higher prices aren’t scaring away McDonald’s customers: The fast-food chain surged past analysts’ expectations thanks to rising check sizes, and growing digital and delivery sales.
On today's podcast episode, host Bill Fisher is joined by our analysts Paul Briggs and Paul Verna and GWI’s chief research officer Jason Mander to discuss the latest Global Media Intelligence report, outlining media consumption behaviors from around the world.
AI companies must adapt to the emerging landscape of federal regulations or risk failing government approvals in an industry where innovation and agility are the currencies of success.
Retailers can learn a lot from quick-service restaurants in delivering a satisfying customer experience. Chipotle leverages first-party data for more personalized and predictive offers, while Sweetgreen experiments with new formats and technologies to provide a more omnichannel experience. Plus, Starbucks has proven that brand loyalty can go a long way even when making changes.
Skechers, Deckers look to capitalize as Nike, adidas falter: Both companies are embarking on ambitious expansion plans as demand for premium performance footwear booms.
Shein acquires Missguided in diversification push: Adding the UK-based fashion brand to its portfolio could help lessen the regulatory heat the fast-fashion retailer faces as it approaches an IPO.