On today's episode, we discuss Snapchat's new AI chatbot, Meta's generative AI plans, and what's new about GPT-4. "In Other News," we talk about whether VR influencers can save the metaverse and how drone delivery company Wing is looking to make last-mile delivery more efficient. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Jasmine Enberg.
As QR codes come to play a larger role in how consumers shop, buy, and interact with brands, marketers can use them to drive conversion across physical and digital spaces. Here are three ways marketers can use QR codes to increase consumer engagement and encourage purchase behavior.
Retail theft is on the rise: Macy’s, Ulta, TJX, and Five Below are among the retailers that have recently warned about shrink eating into their margins.
LinkedIn leans into AI: New tools generate writing suggestions to save time producing user profiles and job descriptions.
Email marketing is hot, but it’s not immune either: Shopify partner Klaviyo laid off 140 staff as even it feels the brunt of interest rates and slower spending.
Discount stores are on an expansion tear: Amid growing sales, Dollar General, Five Below, and Dollar Tree plan to open more stores this year.
Which networks should brands be paying attention to as they refine their retail media strategy? From the king of them all to the ones that are just catching up, here are five retail media networks to keep an eye on this year.
Pharma companies get some love: A recent poll shows some consumers like Big Pharma brands.
PersonalRx’s new app helps home caregivers: The home delivery pharmacy adds support features to keep patients and their medications on track.
Gamers who grew up on PC and console games are seeking sophistication in their mobile hybrid-casual games, AAA titles, and multiplayer mobile games. We dive into the future of gaming.
The fog around generative image AI legality is clearing: The US Copyright Office has said some AI-generated work can be protected but warned it hasn’t made an official call.
HBO and the Oscars fought for Sunday’s primetime viewers: The finale of blockbuster show “The Last of Us” aired during Hollywood’s biggest night.
GPT-4 lied to bypass security: The AI model’s risky pre-release testing coupled with secrecy around technical details has heightened concerns about the technology. The sector is on a breakneck trajectory.
PwC partners with Harvey for fast, high-tech lawyering: Thousands of legal professionals are getting AI chatbot assistants. It signals how automation will trigger a shift in demand for human skills.
Its valuation took another big dip, but the raise could encourage other cash-hungry fintechs. Stripe’s OpenAI tie-in can open doors for both firms.
The second-largest mobile provider has added a popular value brand to its roster, ostensibly to expand prepaid offerings. Will consolidation reduce options for consumers?
Despite rising prices, demand for travel continues to grow after years of pandemic lockdowns and travel restrictions. Our research team takes a look at loyalty program users by generation and how to keep them booking.
On today's episode, we discuss how close consumers are to reaching their breaking point, what consumers actually want from companies when shopping online, whether same-day delivery is fast enough, why ads are starting to depict women in domestic roles more frequently again, Subway's plans for an electric car charging "oasis," facts about weddings today, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Evelyn Mitchell.
Sen. Warren’s bill would tighten up the eased Dodd-Frank regulations, and Gov. Bowman praised financial regulators for supporting innovation. But a lack of support and clarity remains.
Fears of a global banking crisis aren't going away as Credit Suisse shares nosedived amid investors’ shaky confidence in its financial position.