The Information Age 2.0 is upon us: Google’s latest product updates illustrate the movement to embed AI into our information sources. The changes will strain computation and energy resources.

Layoffs spike in startup world: January is the go-to time for downsizing, but this one was especially bad. The bloodletting may taper off in the coming months.

On today's episode, we discuss the significance of Facebook's 2 billion daily active user milestone, what's contributing to continued negative growth, and what to expect from the metaverse this year. "In Other News," we talk about how much Reels and YouTube Shorts are creeping up on TikTok's short video lead and how Americans feel about where social media is headed. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.

Criminals used messaging apps like Telegram to recruit people to steal and cash checks for a large payout.

Pinterest’s shopping strategy addresses many social commerce pain points: But sluggish user growth may hinder its ability to increase its share of the market.

Microsoft versus Google: Which AI-powered approach to search is best? The fate of the $150 billion search ad market could be soon transformed.

Generative AI’s future hinges on legal battles: With Getty Images and others suing AI companies for theft, advertisers would be wise to stay away from the tech.

The social audience remains massive: This year, for the first time, roughly two-thirds of the US population will use a social network at least monthly, per our estimates

More than two-thirds of US consumer credit card revenues came from consumers themselves in 2022, per our estimates. Interest made up the biggest chunk at about 56% of total revenues.

When done right, email marketing is one of the most effective ways marketers can interact with consumers. For a more successful email marketing program, marketers should take a look at their process from end to end and find ways to optimize. Here are some key steps.

This year’s Super Bowl ads will be defined by big stunts, from FanDuel’s live Gronk field goal attempt (we won’t be betting on this) to whatever M&M’s is doing with “Ma&Ya’s candy coated clam bites” (these we would bet on). Here are five charts on Super Bowl advertising.

Consumers are trading down to value-oriented QSR brands: That trend helped Yum Brands and Subway post strong gains in Q4, while higher-priced restaurants like Chipotle disappointed.

US-EU trade spat has consequences for tech: The EU might retaliate or file a complaint over the US’ green subsidy law. The governments’ failure to agree could exacerbate geopolitical tensions.

After a shaky 2022, CTV advertising is ramping up: A study shows consumers are more likely to engage with unique CTV ad formats that offer advertisers personalization.