Gen Z’s entry into adulthood will be the main source of growth in US social media users over the next five years. While there are some parallels with millennials, this is a generation that has long been immersed in social media and has come up with its own rules to navigate it. They are self-aware, quick to adapt, and ready to push back on the standards set by their predecessors.
US programmatic video ad spend will grow $22.51 billion between 2023 and 2025, a 30.2% increase, according to our forecast.
Amazon’s cost-cutting initiatives are beginning to pay off: The company’s North America business returned to profitability in Q2, buoyed by advertising and improvements in fulfillment.
280,000 Model 3 and Model Y cars might have steering issues. This latest probe stirs concerns about Tesla’s recall readiness and brand image.
Shopify is bullish after a strong Q2: The company continues to see robust GMV and revenue growth as it signs on more merchants and ecommerce sales continue to rise.
Gen Z women trust beauty influencers: Roughly eight in 10 Gen Z women shop for creators’ beauty and personal care recommendations.
AB InBev’s US revenues fell 10.5% in Q2 thanks to Bud Light backlash: The brewer now faces a difficult battle to regain share as Molson Coors, Constellation Brands make inroads with consumers.
Over half of consumers aren’t interested in ghost kitchens: The survey results come at the same time that many restaurants are sunsetting their virtual brands.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight clinical AI company RapidAI and Indonesian-based telehealth startup Halodoc on the back of fresh funding.
Can drone delivery take off in healthcare? Health systems and pharmacies are starting to use the technology to deliver medications and supplies. We unpack the pros and cons.
Search engine vs. chatbot: Researchers asked Google and ChatGPT for answers to questions that patients with dementia and their caregivers would ask when looking for medical information online. The results weren’t surprising.
Disney reassesses its Marvel strategy: The company laid off members of a small Marvel podcasting team as it tries to reintroduce scarcity.
The average price of Ralph Lauren products is up 80% since 2018: The apparel company is focused on elevating its brand perception.
Pearson+ and Mastering subscriptions offer new AI tools and personalized academic support despite initial market resistance. Will edtech competitors follow suit?
Amazon’s return-to-office policy defies research, enrages employees: Lack of evidence-based decision-making won’t give Amazon the committed employees it needs to take on Big Tech rivals.
OpenAI quietly files GPT-5 trademark request: A generative AI pause never took place and competition is increasing. We can expect that the lion’s share of OpenAI’s efforts is on its ChatGPT successor.
On today's episode, we discuss what Google's Q2 ad growth is telling us, what to make of YouTube's recent performance, and how Google will fair in the second half of the year. "In Other News," we talk about Google rolling out the first step of third-party cookie replacement and what Microsoft is betting on for the future. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Making sense of a Kansas community lender’s collapse: It’s the fifth bank to fold this year. Smaller banks are showing other signs of stress amid changing interest rates and lingering financial system instability.
Fed loan officer survey shows US banks are tightening lending standards: They’re becoming more risk-averse due to concerns about deposit outflows, regulatory risks, and rising operational costs.
PayU retained its Indian operations and will hone in on the market