PwC’s $1B bet on AI for business services automation raises legal accountability questions: It isn’t shying away from generative AI’s legal and ethical concerns— the risky strings attached to increased productivity.
6G R&D launch efforts ripple globally: The 6G wireless standard is taking shape as development gets underway in several countries. Prepare for a bullish US response to China’s breakthrough.
BrightFi, a fintech that strives to help more consumers bank digitally, outlines best practices for banks when it comes to bank-fintech partnerships.
Global banks struggling to keep up with modern technology partner with fintechs to gain expertise quickly and cost-effectively.
Fintechs are better off cutting costs and scaling back expansion plans until the finance climate improves.
Launching a white-label mobile BNPL solution reinforces its push into installments as a service.
New features that meet business' needs could improve satisfaction, tighten loyalty, and grow business.
Cross-border and B2B payments pushed up the network’s payments volume during fiscal Q2.
While Google and Meta race ahead on generative AI, agencies slam the breaks: Major agency BBDO warned employees against using generative AI for client work.
Netflix may have had an optimistic start to the year, but it still faces a series of threats and opportunities abroad if it wants to maintain its worldwide dominance. Here’s an overview of what the company can expect to face.
On today's episode, we discuss whether social media in the future will become less social or if it will go away altogether, what the streaming wars' battle royale looks like, how easy it would be to replace Twitter and TikTok, how people think their demographics are portrayed in ads, the fight for the car screen, where Americans have moved in the last 10 years, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Consumer spending rose 3.7% in Q1: People continue to spend, even as high interest rates are take their toll on the broader US economy.
Amazon’s ad business powered the retailer to a better-than-expected Q1: A 21% increase in ad revenues helped offset flat sales growth in its ecommerce business.
CPG companies continue to beat expectations: Price increases helped companies such as Hershey, Unilever, and Keurig Dr Pepper offset volume declines.
Bed Bath & Beyond’s iconic coupons get a second life: The Container Store and Big Lots are temporarily accepting the bankrupt retailer’s coupons.
Gen Zers value authenticity; male beauty consumers ask marketers to keep it simple; and Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) beauty consumers want representation. Here are tactics to reach three different beauty consumers across #beautytok.
Digital health startups to watch: We spotlight digital patient engagement platform Memora Health and senior-focused primary care provider Gather Health on the back of fresh funding.
Texting could keep patients from switching docs: Texts also help patients stay on track with their appointments and meds. Doctors that don’t keep up with these preferences risk losing patients and getting higher no-show rates.
Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger agree to merge: Here’s why this is a big deal for digital health companies in the value-based care space.
UK regulators block Microsoft’s attempt to consolidate a gaming behemoth, sending Activision Blizzard stock spiraling. Microsoft faces a tough antitrust fight.