Big players are eyeing integration and interoperability: We unpack some developments from this year’s CES and where we see the market moving this year.
Walgreens’ competitors could feel the heat in 2023: Walgreens’ aggressive M&As last year give the company flexibility as it weighs its next purchase. You’re up, CVS.
The most popular mental health apps aren’t affordable for everyone: Consumers in need of cheap mental health support may not be pleased with the low-cost and free app options.
Sony’s PlayStation 5 shortage is over: It only took three years, but now PS5 supplies have stabilized just in time for Sony to pivot its VR strategy. It could lead to consolidation of its gaming and entertainment properties.
Audio companies are freezing and slowing podcasting budgets: After years of aggressive spending, softening listener growth is unnerving major players.
Paramount is playing catch-up when it comes to ad innovation: The media giant is exploring a number of initiatives to fuel its aggressive streaming goals.
Twitter hack could have serious consequences: Fallout from last year’s Twitter breach is emerging as millions of user email addresses are circulated online. Prepare for phishing and more Twitter scrutiny.
“We used to talk about ‘omnichannel’ and we should just be talking about ‘commerce.’” That’s according to our analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, speaking on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
A handful of regulators issued a formal warning to banks—but a few key agencies were nowhere to be found.
Twig appeals to the cohort for its circular economy mandate. The addition of Vybe is a fresh take on teen banking.
Not all influencer programs are created equal: Adobe and Amazon top the list of best brands to work with, but greater transparency could be coming to the market.
TikTok’s new teen controls should improve its own brand image: With lawmakers and regulators scrutinizing the platform on other fronts, strong moderation is a must-have.
The tight jobs market shows few signs of loosening: Workers still have their pick of jobs, which could drive wage growth and keep inflation high in 2023.
Amazon could be forced to take a more active role in policing sales of counterfeit and stolen products: A new ruling in the EU could hold the retailer responsible for trademark infringements by sellers on its platform.
Search giants look to get ahead of the AI trend: Microsoft is teaming up with ChatGPT, a new technology that has Google on red alert.
Digital advertising is on shaky ground. Recent changes to our forecasts reflect that uncertainty. We examined what this year will look like for marketers, from retail media’s rise to social networks’ stagnation.