Meta’s latest EU fine is more than a minor shakeup: The ruling, which Meta will appeal, could markedly limit its ability to target advertisements.
Microsoft’s cavalier generative AI could be Bing’s big chance: Wielding the technology reflects Microsoft’s risk appetite as it eyes a rare shot at search dominance.
Twitter gets forced into remote work: The social media company’s financial woes are putting its ability to retain office space in jeopardy. Fully embracing remote work is a sensible option.
Salesforce sheds 8,000 jobs: A sudden scramble towards austerity will affect 10% of the SaaS giant’s workforce, but also reveals the tech sector’s continued collapse in the face of uncertainty.
Hong Kong’s November retail sales fell unexpectedly as COVID-19 controls loosened: Pent-up demand for travel and difficult economic conditions are driving a shift in consumer spending.
On today's episode, we discuss the most important digital trends we're watching in 2023: why we downgraded our digital ad spending numbers (and by how much), why Big Tech will actually solve the content moderation problem, a retail media joint venture to rival Amazon, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.
With the right tech investment, small and midsize banks can snag more small-business clients and widen financial inclusion.
We highlight the banking news that broke while most of us relaxed over the two-week holiday slowdown.
New California and Virginia laws kick off a big year for privacy regulations: Oddly enough, marketers could benefit from federal regulation to solve the problem.
2023 may present challenges for UK merchants: With more price rises expected, spending will come under increasing pressure. But there may be opportunities across the sector for savvy retailers.
Fintech stocks and indices underperformed broader financial services and technology stocks last year—here’s why that matters.
Saving money is a priority for consumers in 2023: Shoppers plan to cut back on unnecessary purchases in anticipation of difficult economic circumstances.
Gen Z feels better than millennials about its relationship with social media: But while platforms are popular brands among teens, data shows they can have negative mental effects.
Can a new service help Shopify attract more enterprise retailers? Commerce Components by Shopify allows large retailers to integrate Shopify’s tools and services into their online platforms.
Social buyer penetration is climbing rapidly at TikTok. In the US, the app has already outpaced Pinterest by this metric, per our forecast. By the end of 2023, it will beat Instagram and tie with Facebook.