Customers’ expectations for timely, personalized advice have grown.
Target teams up with Disney on a new bedding collection: The expansion of its Pillowfort private-label line should help drive sales and brand loyalty.
Snapchat enhances brand safety features: The changes stand in contrast with Meta scaling back its brand safety commitments.
The company is trying to better market itself as a B2B company and grow its checkout business
The tie-up comes two years after Visa, Mastercard, and Discover began working with the firm
It reminded consumers how volatile the industry can be, deepening distrust that will be a major hurdle to overcome
In-Jeep ad pop-ups demonstrate how automakers want revenue from connected cars, but aggressive tactics could push drivers to reject paid features altogether
Home Depot expects sales to grow 2.8% this year: While the housing market is unlikely to thaw, the home improvement retailer sees signs that consumers will stop putting off projects.
Ecommerce penetration of beauty and personal care sales is rising: 41% of category sales take place on platforms like Amazon and TikTok Shop as consumers respond to virality and convenience.
Unilever is unhappy with turnaround progress: The CPG company abruptly replaced CEO Hein Schumacher as it pushes for a faster recovery.
Warehouse club membership has its privileges: Strong sales show that consumers see these stores as a smart way to save as costs rise.
Only 18% of consumers have ever asked their doctor about a drug ad: But when they do, many patients walk away with a prescription for that medication. We explore how pharma marketers can get the most out of their ad campaigns.
Hims & Hers will still sell compounded semaglutide to some patients: The company isn’t ready to admit defeat in the battle between compounded GLP-1 sellers and Big Pharma. But Hims’ competitive advantage in the weight loss drug market is getting weaker.
US docs spend up to 3 hours per week correcting AI: Physicians’ liability concerns with AI can be addressed by having them involved with technology purchasing decisions.
Disney-WBD streaming bundle sees strong retention: 80% of subscribers stay after three months, outperforming Netflix in that regard.
Black History Month marketing adapts as DEI commitments fade: With corporate DEI programs under political scrutiny, some brands are avoiding public campaigns.
NBCU and Macy’s deal highlights live events as crucial opportunities: Advertisers reach massive audiences through events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Google fights AI-driven fraud with QR codes: As security threats grow, it’s ditching SMS codes in favor of QR authentication—another step toward passkeys and a future with fewer phishing vulnerabilities.
By bringing the photo-editing tool to mobile, Adobe is lowering the barrier for new creators and could pull users away from competitors with its IP-safe AI tools.
Chegg is suing Google, claiming AI Overviews steal its content and cut its traffic. The case highlights fears that AI-driven search is eroding content creators’ business models.