Consumers don’t trust LGBTQ-inclusive ads: Limiting inclusive advertising to Pride Month and not going beyond advertisements is creating a disconnect for consumers.
Your brand should already be on TikTok. Here are five charts evidencing that point.
On today's episode, we discuss whether the tech boom is actually over, whether consumers can have real conversations with brands, if the promise of rapid delivery is simply make-believe, how a Wendy's in California briefly became a "Rick and Morty"-themed pop-up, whether blockbuster films can continue to prop up movie theaters, an explanation of ad budgets in 2023, how the population is changing, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Dave Frankland.
Amazon pauses corporate hiring: The freeze is the latest in a series of moves to cut costs in the wake of slowing sales.
US ecommerce holiday sales will increase by 2.5% this year, an underwhelming figure compared with 8.6% growth in 2021 and a 33.0% surge in 2020.
Sainsbury’s takes a short-term hit to build long-term loyalty: The UK grocer ate some of its rising costs to limit price increases for cash-strapped shoppers.
Same-store sales are rising at many QSRs: They’re benefiting from some consumers trading down from pricier restaurants and others looking for an affordable option as grocery prices rise.
Healthcare providers need to reestablish trust with patients: Consumers don’t trust doctors and hospitals as much as they used to. We explore what’s driving that trend and how providers can earn their trust back.
Nuvance’s RPM program reaches a new market: We assess the value of a remote patient monitoring program for mild cognitive impairment patients.
Digital health startups to watch: This week, we spotlight school-based telehealth company Hazel Health and healthcare navigation platform HealthJoy.
PlayStation Plus’ diminishing user base: The convoluted game streaming service is losing subscribers and active users. A troubled economy and recent price hikes are likely causes.
Microsoft’s Xbox subsidies: Losses on Xbox sales aren’t sustainable long term. As tech hardware continues to get hit by inflation, companies could turn to 3D printing to cut production costs.
Tubi is doing quite well for Fox: Revenue grew 30% in the past quarter, but with increased competition ahead, can the service keep it up?
In a year plagued with rising prices and supply chain constraints, many retailers are hoping the holiday season will signal a return to normal. But according to Adobe, that may not be the case.
Here’s what banks can do to protect against the growing threat of cyberattacks.
Tablets and Chromebooks slump: Vendors are looking to double down on Windows PCs as more-affordable computer hardware loses luster, likely due to saturation or slow innovation in the sector.
Twitter and TikTok regulatory losses would be Meta’s gain: Musk’s Twitter acquisition has attracted federal scrutiny and TikTok could get banned. There might be hope for Facebook and Snapchat after all.
We explore what the lender’s restructure and raise tells us about investment banking and the real cost of fines.