Cannes notebook: Social media platforms discussed new products, the metaverse, and creators at the June festival.
Will influencer marketing spending face budget cuts? Some sectors hit by economic turmoil could take a hit, but overall growth looks poised to continue.
Despite rapid grocery’s well-documented struggles, companies continue to invest in the space: Retailers see value in quick commerce even as Gorillas, Jokr, and others scale back their ambitions.
Investors still have a strong appetite for plant-based foods: Plant-based dairy startup Eclipse Foods raised $40 million to fuel growth and brand awareness.
Health tech companies have reeled in billions in VC funding with promises to boost health outcomes and lower costs—but a new study sheds light on the lack of clinical outcomes they actually generate.
Is Meta overstepping bounds with its tracking Pixel? A new lawsuit is claiming just that.
Big Tech post-Roe: As tech giants like Google respond to abortion rights loss, they face a quagmire of choices about strengthening digital privacy, censorship, and where to do business.
H&M reduces its China presence as consumers remain reluctant to spend: The fashion retailer is struggling with the lingering effects of a boycott and depressed consumer confidence.
Walmart’s hybrid cloud: In building its hybrid cloud infrastructure, the retailer heads a movement to an era of cloud independence. It could also spark a new type of cloud business.
On today's episode, we discuss how TV has transformed brands and how marketers should be thinking about investing in linear versus streaming in 2022. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of cryptocurrency companies pulling back on marketing spend and why some think Roku is abusing its power. Tune in to the discussion with founder and CEO of Marketing Architects Chuck Hengel and our analyst Ross Benes.
Even rising prices can’t separate consumers from their brew of choice: Premium beer brands are seeing resiliency as shoppers trade down in other categories.
Bed Bath & Beyond woos customers with new loyalty program: But that might not be enough to convince shoppers to spend more with the retailer.
When it comes to courting younger consumers, NFTs (fire)work: At least that’s what Macy’s is hoping for with its Fourth of July campaign.
Muted in some regards, outspoken in others: That seems to describe how brands and Big Tech are responding to Roe vs. Wade being overturned last week.