US consumer data consumption is up to half a terabyte per month: Accelerating consumption is becoming unmanageable. Operators are pressured to find solutions while they scramble to improve the infrastructure.
On today's episode, we discuss whether Disney+ is back on track, how to read HBO Max's numbers, and whether Paramount+ can keep up. For "In Other News," we talk about why folks are cutting the cord today and why there's been a boost in ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) ad spending. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.
Nordstrom blends digital and physical experiences with its expanded advertising network: The retailer hopes to leverage its customer data to drive engagement, traffic, and sales to its online and offline properties.
Visa will help expand credit lines and security measures for Tribal Credit’s business cardholders across Latin America.
LendingClub’s strategy isn’t compatible with crypto: CEO Scott Sanborn told Bloomberg that it's avoiding the space to focus on neobanking and mobile banking. It’s not alone.
Lloyds’ retail loyalty deal may help engagement: The UK bank teamed up with and invested in fintech Bink, which connects people’s payment cards to retail loyalty programs.
The CEO of M&T Bank urged US industry watchdogs to hold alternative lenders to the same regulatory standards as traditional banks.
The market’s appetite for personalization technology keeps growing: As investors see more brands prioritizing customer engagement, CX platform Insider becomes one of the few female-led SaaS unicorns in the world.
For many content creators, Instagram isn’t everything. In the US, 41.0% of creators run websites or blogs to reach their audiences outside of social media. Newsletters and podcasts are also tools they use to staying connected. But perhaps most notably, 43.3% do not use anything other than social platforms.
Ford looks to become more competitive against Tesla: Ford creates a dedicated EV division while maintaining gas-powered cash cows, highlighting the need for massive changes in the automotive industry.
Rapid grocery companies speed up overseas expansion, but risks remain: Uber Eats, Gopuff, and Gorillas are some of the companies looking to corner new markets quickly, before the cash runs out.
AI is used to boost crop production, but unintended consequences could be devastating: Proper algorithms and precautions can ensure agricultural AI doesn’t threaten global food security.
Netflix makes mobile gaming play with $72M Next Games acquisition plan: Games could help boost flagging user engagement, but Netflix is coming from behind in a saturated market.
Netflix’s gaming investments set it apart from streaming competitors: The company acquired a Finnish mobile games studio that it has worked with in the past.