The payments firm responded to some short-seller allegations. But its failure to address key claims could cause future problems.
It’s calling on bank officials to enforce tighter regulations that can be enacted under existing laws. But the actions don’t solve all the issues.
The new office can play a key role in creating guidance and standardized frameworks for major technologies like digital assets and AI.
The Fed’s preferred inflation measure rose less than expected in February: That gives consumers—and the Fed—some breathing room.
Short-form video is the hot topic of 2023 Newfronts: TikTok, Meta, and YouTube are all presenting as the dominant short-form app faces existential threats.
On today's episode, we discuss why Apple and Amazon will be the two most consequential advertising companies for the rest of the decade, the ceiling on their streaming ambitions, and how their tech and health investments stack up. "In Other News," we talk about whether TikTok has been able to reassure advertisers after its recent government hearing and the Federal Trade Commission outlining how companies should communicate their environmental claims. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
On today's episode, we dive deeper into the banking debacle created by Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown in order to see what the path forward will look like. In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss the challenges startups that banked at SVB are currently facing and how some existing banks are treading lightly with SVB’s former customers—while others are embracing them. In “Story by Numbers,” we turn the spotlight toward consumer trust in banks. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” we debate whether fintechs will need to operate in an environment with more regulatory scrutiny. Tune in to the conversation between host Rob Rubin and our analysts Tiffani Montez and Jenna McNamee. Listen and subscribe today.
Nearly three-quarters of US TikTok users will also use Instagram this year, making it the most popular alternative to the social video app, per our forecast. That’s good news for Instagram Reels, which is positioning itself as a viable successor in the event of a US TikTok ban.
Marketers shouldn’t be waiting for Google to make a move on third-party cookie deprecation or for more privacy laws to come down the pipeline; they need to start exploring the complex landscape of identity solutions now, combining deterministic and probabilistic approaches to achieve maximum effectiveness.
San Francisco sees a rise in other vehicles hitting AVs and drivers fleeing the scene with little fear of being caught. Technology alone cannot solve this issue.
Absence of major sporting events, decreasing cable audiences are a bad sign for traditional TV: US TV ad revenues will drop 4.4% this year, S&P Global Ratings predicts.
Greenlight upgrades its distribution model: The family neobank expands from a direct-to-consumer marketing model to also partnering with banks and employers.
In an unlikely collaboration, Zappos and Sephora join forces: The partnership gives Sephora access to Zappos’ considerable shopper base, but may benefit the latter more as demand for beauty grows.
RPM adoption surges, but faces future roadblocks: We unpack recent trends on remote patient monitoring usage among doctors and factors preventing further growth.
Consumers are increasingly becoming more comfortable with technology, and the usage of health apps and wearables is becoming more prevalent. Explore how consumers are using technology to monitor their health and wellness, and learn more about the market potential.
Gaming consolidation and the economic downturn hit the industry hard. Startups and independent game studios stand to lose exposure.
Twitter recurring revenue plans will likely be a hard sell: Pay-to-play services can work, but only if there’s value being exchanged.
Scrutiny over labor practices puts Starbucks, Nike, and others in the hot seat: The backlash could force retailers to improve supply chain transparency and worker protections.