Connected TV (CTV) ads are skyrocketing, leaving advertisers navigating new ad loads on platforms like Netflix and Disney+ while grappling with the challenges of measuring ROI in the streaming domain.
California’s landmark climate law takes aim at Big Tech: It could amplify public recognition of AI’s environmental impact, prompting businesses to prioritize sustainable practices.
Businesses and consumers will need to factor warranty costs into future VR headset budgets. Current models are virtually unrepairable and could end up as e-waste.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why supercharged online sports gambling is now everywhere, what the ecosystem looks like, and some hard truths about gambling addiction. "In Other News," we talk about the latest on writers' and actors' strike negotiations and how it is influencing advertising decisions and studio revenues. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.
US-TikTok negotiations restart after ultimatum: A potential agreement could grant government unmatched oversight, altering app's autonomy.
Google unveils Meta-Prompt: Its autonomous prompting algorithm is part of major AI research investment. It needs to complement product development to take on Microsoft.
What went wrong at First Republic: The FDIC’s report includes a “mea culpa,” saying it could have been more aggressive in policing the bank’s risk management—but it’s still not sure that would’ve helped, as depositors yanked their money too quickly.
The pushback on proposed capital requirements escalates: Trade groups and bank executives have picked their battle over reforms proposed by US regulators—and they’ve come out swinging to defend their equity, profits, and stock prices.
The branch transformation moves from theory into practice: Our series on how banks and credit unions are rethinking branches concludes with a look at the environments that Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Virgin Money, and others have created.
TikTok integrates Wikipedia snippets into search: A move towards broader search capabilities amidst rising competition with Google.
Generative AI and embedded finance popped up across a host of conversations—we give our take on how firms should approach these innovations.
Retail media ads are an important way to boost marketplace spend, but how brands go about advertising requires strategy. When setting up your retail media approach this holiday season, consider which products sell when, what kinds of ads drive conversions, and the importance of discovery in retail media.
Our forecast data reveals a mismatch between marketers who have been quick to transition to digital platforms, and consumers who are still spending time on traditional media like TV, newspapers, and radio. This year, 74.6% of all US ad spending will go toward digital media, while US adults will only spend 62.1% of their daily media time with digital, according to our forecast.
Seven in 10 Indians plan to spend more on Diwali this year: With their financial situations improved from last year, many are looking to splurge.
Furniture and home furnishing companies are struggling: Amazon and Target supplier Noble House filed for bankruptcy, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams shuttered its doors, and RH sees more challenges ahead.
Amazon expands last-mile fulfillment capabilities in Mexico: The retailer’s ecommerce sales in the country will grow twice as fast as its US ecommerce business this year.
TikTok Shop became available across the US last week. The social video platform has a lot to gain in retail and ad revenues, but it risks facing the same challenges Meta has had with social commerce on Instagram—users' reluctance to actually complete purchases in app. But with sister app Douyin setting the blueprint for TikTok’s social commerce endeavors, the platform isn’t starting from scratch. Here’s a look at TikTok’s social commerce strategy and potential in five charts.
Temu overtook Target in US unique website visitors in January, but Walmart and Amazon remain on top (by a wide margin, in Amazon’s case), per Comscore Inc.
Flexport is in trouble: The logistics startup’s revenues fell 70% in the first half of 2023, while falling freight rates and growing competition from Amazon are weighing on its growth prospects.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether people will ever buy items they see in TV shows, if online ratings are broken, a relaunched Amazon Shipping trying to compete with UPS and FedEx, if CNN and sports can move the needle for streaming service Max, whether the continuing partnership between Target and Starbucks is boosting curbside pickup, where we got gas before gas stations, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.