Enrollees’ remorse: Medicare Advantage plans are expected to draw more than 60% of all Medicare beneficiaries by 2033. But most MA members don’t fully understand what they signed up for.
CVS moves further into at-home testing: It’s piloting at-home gut health tests in about 200 retail stores. Will consumers bite?
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Disney+ is losing users, what a Disney+ password-sharing crackdown would look like, and the impact of ESPN Bet. "In Other News," we talk about what the Alliance of Motion Picture and TV Producers is offering at the latest writers strike negotiations and why The Roku Channel has become a legitimate player in the streaming wars. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
YouTube moves away from third-party measurement for co-viewing: The platform’s decision to use its own data for trading purposes has advertisers worried.
Subtitles on the rise: Gen Z and millennial viewers are increasingly using subtitles when watching TV, influenced by social platforms like TikTok and foreign-language films.
Google’s high executive turnover is a symptom of broader brain drain: It’s struggling to retain the talent it will need to fend off threats to Search and reclaim its AI frontrunner status.
The launch of the international version of its app can attract travelers for its payment capabilities and its travel services
These households may face increased risk as credit card debt keeps breaking records
But this harsh funding environment provides incumbents with opportunities to grab smaller firms on the cheap
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why the Federal Trade Commission is investigating ChatGPT-maker OpenAI; how publishers, content creators, and authors feel about generative AI; what the wrong kind of regulation looks like; and what AI rules we will likely see next. "In Other News," we talk about when we can expect to see GPT-5 and what to make of Netflix's newly launched game-controller app. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
A little rural bank messed around with crypto and found out: The Fed’s cease-and-desist order against Farmington State and its holding company didn’t name FTX. But everyone’s reading between the lines.
UK regulator acts to protect cash access: Bank branch closures and the rise of digital payments threaten those who still rely on cash. The government is stepping in to manage the pace of change.
Casper’s subway ads give commuters fun puzzles to solve while increasing its brand awareness. Albertsons Companies leverages a game to entice consumers to play for discounts and rewards. And Nike’s mobile app earns the brand a spot in consumers’ everyday lives. Here are five ways brands are embracing gamification across different stages.
This month’s ad platforms update is all about analytics, with Google, TikTok, and Microsoft announcing improved reporting tools. Plus, Amazon announced on-site and off-site retail media innovations. And we saw some interesting ad network updates from Lyft and Intuit. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new.
Credit card digital account openings are normalizing after pandemic-driven fluctuations. Recessionary factors and Gen Z’s shifting behaviors are slowing growth, but it will stay positive as issuers tap digital innovations—like open banking and alternative credit models—to convert more consumers into cardholders.
Social users in the US will spend more than half their daily social time watching videos in 2023—up from one-third pre-pandemic. But social video’s growth is slowing, suggesting there’s a limit to the amount people want to consume daily.
In-store retail media doesn’t have to be limited to the physical. In-store audio ads increase awareness among consumers without disrupting their shopping experience.
Panama Canal blockage creates headaches for retailers ahead of the holiday season: Over 200 ships are stuck as low water levels limit the number of vessels allowed to pass.
Amazon wants to compete with FedEx and UPS: The retailer relaunched its Amazon Shipping service, which delivers products sold on Amazon's marketplace, sellers’ own websites, and other sites and marketplaces.