Consumers are worried about the surge of ads in gaming: Xbox and Sony both have in-game ad programs in the works, and consumers aren’t thrilled.
Spotify’s controversies could hurt its ad business: Barack and Michelle Obama are leaving the platform months after its biggest star made negative headlines.
We forecast that US podcast ad spending will surpass $2 billion next year and $3 billion by 2026. Podcasts will account for over a quarter of digital audio services ad spending in 2022 and will be more than a third of spending by the end of 2026.
‘Green’ energy targets Greenland: Billionaire-backed KoBold Metals begins mining operations in Greenland to secure minerals for EV batteries. But the advent of new battery technologies might make the venture unnecessary.
Tesla tunnel traffic jams: Elon Musk’s The Boring Company may fall short of canceling traffic, but it’s definitely keeping investors excited with its new autonomous tunnel-digging machine.
On today's episode, we explore where hybrid work might be heading, attention-based mobile ads, the circular retail dream, Spotify rebrands Greenroom, why every town has a water tower, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Evelyn Mitchell, Paul Verna, and Blake Droesch.
As in-app shopping grows, retailers need to prioritize the mobile experience: Consumers spent record amounts of time in shopping apps in 2021, but sustaining their interest for the long term could be tricky.
Amazon looks to blunt Shopify’s momentum: Buy with Prime extends the marketplace’s reach by letting shoppers use their Amazon Prime membership to receive fast shipping on other retailers’ websites.
Old Navy’s “execution challenges” drive Gap to adjust its outlook: The division’s merchandise mix isn’t in line with what consumers want, leading it to offer more discounts than expected.
This year, Peacock will hit 64.3 million US viewers, up 25.0% from 51.5 million the year before. The Comcast-owned streaming platform will continue to grow as it rivals established competitors.
Add robotaxis to the list of upcoming Tesla products: Struggles with fully autonomous driving, delivering on schedule, and safety are huge roadblocks to Tesla’s robotaxi flex.