Supply chain congestion is easing: That’s bringing down retailers’ costs, which may (eventually) help reduce inflation.
B2B ad spending is expected to grow at a higher rate than we previously forecast, as pre-pandemic activities like trade shows once again see budget share and ad buyers in this market more permanently shift to digital media, said our analyst Kelsey Voss on a recent “Behind the Numbers” podcast.
Inflation creates a roadblock for plant-based meat companies: Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods are cutting employees as high prices cause sales to fall.
Burger King, McDonald’s, and Crispy Fantasy (yes, this is work-friendly) have all launched marketing campaigns that make what’s old new again.
iPhone charger removal results in $19 million fine: Apple gets dinged in Brazil for forcing new iPhone users to fork out more cash for necessary chargers—it’s the latest case against its consumer hostile decisions.
More US adults have canceled Netflix so far this year than any other subscription TV or video service, at 6.2%. That said, 68.8% of US adults have not canceled any of these subscriptions.
Small, easy, and ‘unhackable’: Qunnect is building a global quantum internet based on a flagship device that’ll be relatively simple to scale. Its infallible security could preserve our digital future.
Younger consumers tighten budgets and rely on rewards programs to splurge on leisure activities.
We expect profits to drop due to Q3 M&A deals falling through and investors losing interest. Funding rising costs hasn’t been as lucrative.
As the cost of living rises, the range of different industries accepting BNPL is diversifying.
Users will immediately see what they spend their money on, aiding in budgeting. They can also track their carbon footprints.
The ad industry lost 8,700 jobs last month: Legal, tech, and economic issues have created a perfect storm that the industry will struggle to crawl out of.
In August, ad spending dropped for the third month in a row. But the outlook for spending isn’t so cut and dry. “If you start at that pre-pandemic point and you plot a curve to where we are now, we're actually not doing so badly,” our analyst Paul Verna said on a recent “Behind the Numbers” podcast.
The coming generational wealth transfer means big changes for advisors.
Among US adults, 16% pay for a Walmart+ membership. Those subscribers skew younger: 23% of 18- to 34-year-olds pay for the premium, versus just 10% of those ages 55 to 65.
Consumers kept pace with inflation in September: But there are signs that they may not be able to do so much longer.
With an ever-increasing long tail of martech solutions, having an overcomplicated, unwieldy stack is not uncommon.