Both emerging technologies can help Mastercard stay ahead and avoid disintermediation
Australia's creator economy has an authenticity problem: Many influencer campaigns don't include proper disclosures.
The Container Store embraces resale: Its partnership with thredUP will allow shoppers to resell gently worn items for shopping credit at The Container Store.
Simon Property Group’s strong Q1 earnings and bullish outlook underscore strength of top-tier malls: But economic turmoil could lead to a spate of class B and C mall closings as capital dries up.
Though it may be tempting to lump Gen Alpha (consumers born after 2013) and Gen Z together, there are several differences between the two that marketers need to understand to effectively target the growing generation. As the second generation of digital natives, Gen Alpha will expect seamless digital experiences and mobile-first approaches. They also have more purchasing power than one might expect, with brand affinity starting around age 7, according to Morning Consult.
Starbucks’ global comparable store sales grew 11% in Q2: A boost in demand in China helped the company beat analysts’ expectations.
Higher prices don't deter consumers from Restaurant Brands International’s chains: Same-store sales surged at Burger King and Tim Hortons in Q1.
ChatGPT cares more than your doctor does: Doctors rated the AI chatbot’s responses to patient queries more informative and empathetic than physicians’ responses. But empathy doesn’t equal accuracy.
Texting could keep patients from switching docs: Texts also help them stay on track with appointments and meds. Doctors that don’t keep up with these preferences risk losing patients and getting higher no-show rates.
The pandemic may be over, but healthcare will never be the same: The public health emergency ends on May 11, but some pandemic changes are here to stay. We detail new data and our own predictions on the future of healthcare.
As AI adoption intensifies, so does the need for regulation. AI companies have an opportunity to help creative industries navigate new applications responsibly.
Hollywood movie and TV writers strike: The move will have a massive impact on the entertainment world.
Time spent is decreasing across cable and broadcast TV but increasing in streaming. In Q4 2022, streaming boosted overall time spent with TV among US adults, reversing the decline in TV viewing over the past few years, according to Nielsen.
Day one of the writers strike loomed over NBCU at NewFronts: There was no mention of the strike at Peacock’s advertising event while major shows are postponed.
Roku tries to keep up its Q1 momentum at NewFronts: The CTV service boasted higher reach than primetime network TV amid record cord-cutting.
Snap is having trouble monetizing because Snapchat is primarily a chat platform, and “messaging apps are notoriously difficult to monetize,” according to our analyst Jasmine Enberg. The company could lean into its software as a service retail offerings, but consumers also aren’t sold on AR for shopping. Just 12.4% of US adults use AR for shopping, according to our forecast.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss why retailers should be paying attention to generative AI and how brands and retailers can prepare for it. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four most interesting examples of how retail is using generative AI. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Yory Wurmser.
Amazon Web Services’ Q1 revenue grew 16% YoY, trailing behind Microsoft and Google, reflecting a weak economy, the tech sector’s slowdown, and AI’s rise.
Meta thinks it needs OpenAI’s help to build software: As generative AI startups attract top talent to push the innovation needle, Big Tech companies like Meta should reconsider layoffs strategy.
Snapchat didn’t learn from Microsoft Bing growing pains: The My AI chatbot is disturbing social media users, with some wanting to delete the app. Tech companies are wise to exercise caution.