After posting strong year-end results, the crypto exchange warned that 2022 is off to a lackluster start amid drops in crypto market cap.
Large brands shift their focus to direct sales: Meanwhile, many digital-native retailers are turning to wholesale as they look for cost-effective ways to attract new customers.
Ukraine conflict could bog down various supply chains: Russia and Ukraine are a significant source for materials and energy supplies, and continued conflict and Russian sanctions will lead to shortages.
As grocery margins shrink, Walmart looks for new opportunities: The retailer hopes investments in beauty and fashion will build cachet and encourage shoppers to spend.
Instacart continues to diversify as competition grows: The platform’s partnership with Lowe’s allows both companies to provide greater value to consumers and catch up with rivals.
Big Tech companies partner with Retrievr on e-waste recycling pilot: Tech giants are funding electronics recycling in Denver, but the program lacks a solid economic foundation for systemic change.
On today's episode, we discuss how connected TV (CTV) advertising will scale and how AI is poised to help TV advertisers. Then for "In Other News," we talk about Google curbing cross-app tracking on Android phones and what to expect from the WarnerMedia/Discovery merger. Tune in to the discussion with chief product officer at MNTN Marwan Soghaier and our analyst Paul Verna.
Netflix is way behind its competitors in India: The streaming service’s lack of a sports broadcast offering in the country is hurting its subscription goals.
Spotify overtook Apple Podcasts as the biggest US podcast platform in 2021, when the Swedish company drew 28.3 million monthly US podcast listeners, about 200,000 more than its rival did. Come 2025, Spotify’s lead will widen to 13.2 million, while Apple’s growth in the sector will all but stagnate.
The Ukraine crisis forces video platforms to make tough decisions: Political content is thriving on Twitch and YouTube, but so is misinformation.
India reaches 1B active mobile subscriber milestone: 350 million users are still on 2G, and India’s road to 5G needs to overcome infrastructure hurdles, which could prolong the adoption of data-rich apps services.
Rise of SpaceX spares NASA as Russian space program faces sanctions: NASA’s use of SpaceX rockets cuts dependency on Russia, paving a path toward US space dominance.
Reddit gets its own AI content recommendation page: The new Discover tab will look a lot like Instagram’s Explore page, surfacing photos and videos from communities that users aren’t yet subscribed to.
LinkedIn launches podcast network: The platform has been trying to tap into the growing audio space and creator economy for more than a year.
On today's episode, we discuss whether Donald Trump's new "Truth Social" platform can make some noise, Facebook rebranding the News Feed, whether LinkedIn is the best social network, Uber and Lyft's rebound, how Apple changed Facebook, an unpopular opinion about Disney, where Valentine's Day came from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analysts Blake Droesch and Peter Vahle.
Brands look to better serve minority audiences: The growing buying power of US Hispanic, Black, and other communities of color means diversity can be good for business.
Alibaba’s stranglehold on ecommerce in China is loosening: The company’s earnings disappointed amid weakening consumer demand, robust performances from rivals, and more scrutiny from Beijing.