UK’s CMA steps up efforts to block gaming merger: Microsoft’s plan to buy Activision Blizzard is in question. Regulation in the UK could have a domino effect, enabling EU regulators and the FTC to follow suit.
WBD rethinks forcing ‘Max’ on Discovery+ users: It will keep offering the service as a standalone rather than alienate and churn subscribers.
Atmosphere secures another $65 million to corner the unskippable ad market: The connected TV enterprise provider powers screens at your favorite bars and gyms.
On today's episode, we discuss the significance of Google's ChatGPT rival Bard, whether Instacart's shoppable TV QR codes can be a hit, if Fanatics can crack the US livestream shopping code, whether Twitter allegedly shedding users is a short-term issue, where (and how) we listen to music, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Evelyn Mitchell.
Weakness in wholesale led Michael Kors parent Capri Holdings to Q3 earnings miss: Softer-than-expected demand in the US also drove the luxury company to lower its FY outlook.
The Information Age 2.0 is upon us: Google’s latest product updates illustrate the movement to embed AI into our information sources. The changes will strain computation and energy resources.
Layoffs spike in startup world: January is the go-to time for downsizing, but this one was especially bad. The bloodletting may taper off in the coming months.
On today's episode, we discuss the significance of Facebook's 2 billion daily active user milestone, what's contributing to continued negative growth, and what to expect from the metaverse this year. "In Other News," we talk about how much Reels and YouTube Shorts are creeping up on TikTok's short video lead and how Americans feel about where social media is headed. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.
Partnering with StepChange will help support struggling customers, but it raises questions around the harm BNPL can cause.
They’re using it to attract new customers and teach financial literacy. But it has side effects they need to know about.
Now they can stake certain crypto tokens—yet another offer from the heavily crypto-focused super app.
Criminals used messaging apps like Telegram to recruit people to steal and cash checks for a large payout.
Pinterest’s shopping strategy addresses many social commerce pain points: But sluggish user growth may hinder its ability to increase its share of the market.
Microsoft versus Google: Which AI-powered approach to search is best? The fate of the $150 billion search ad market could be soon transformed.
Generative AI’s future hinges on legal battles: With Getty Images and others suing AI companies for theft, advertisers would be wise to stay away from the tech.
The social audience remains massive: This year, for the first time, roughly two-thirds of the US population will use a social network at least monthly, per our estimates