Tesla remains king of EVs thanks to exponential growth, despite the chip crisis: Strong sales in China and Europe propelled growth, but safety worries and expensive recalls taint Tesla’s rise.
Rounding up news from the last days of 2021: The news cycle didn’t stop over the holidays. These are some of the most notable stories from the last two weeks.
Shortening of CES points to lower preference for virtual shows: With 150-plus exhibitors choosing digital presentations in wake of the latest COVID-19 wave, CES will close a day early.
Why AI will be at the center of health systems’ focus this year: A new survey reveals how health systems are more bullish than ever on AI. We unpack some of the key challenges with the tech below..
Just 50% of US physicians feel confident in their ability to recognize signs of prescription drug misuse via telehealth appointments.
US box office finishes 2021 strong with “Spider-Man”: At $4.5 billion, 2021’s box office more than doubled that of 2020. While that’s behind 2019 revenues, marketers need not worry: The entertainment industry is still spending more than ever.
AT&T, Verizon pushing through with 5G rollout despite FAA’s request for two-week extension: Carriers propose “exclusion zones” to dampen 5G’s interference of aircraft safety systems in airports.
Brands eagerly jump on the retail media network bandwagon: As access to customer data becomes a priority for brands, retailers see an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams.
Fintechs scramble to get ahead of the trends that will shape 2022: Industry players focused on meeting heightened consumer expectations will help turn 2022 into another record-breaking year for fintechs.
Our take on what BNPL, cryptos, super apps, and global digital expansion will look like in 2022—and what that means for key stakeholders.
Shake-ups in the new year will include hyper-personalization, tech companies venturing further into embedded finance, and the prospect of super apps in Western countries.
2021 was a year of digital milestones for BofA: The US banking giant set records with its H1 patent haul and pleased its customers with new features as its heavy investment in tech whittled away digital-first neobanks’ differentiation.
Cryptocurrency stats to quote at parties: The crypto’s popularity means it’s cocktail hour topic No. 1 for anyone who says their job is writing about financial services. Here are some of the numbers we use to amaze our friends.
On today's episode, we discuss what our analysts think will be the key trends of 2022. Will Facebook's grip on digital advertising loosen? How much of a splash will viral commerce make? How much will the pendulum swing back towards physical retail? And more. We then talk about the most important social media challenge facing brands this year and whether Amazon's marketplace model is coming to a store near you. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer analyst Jasmine Enberg and principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman.
Marvel’s ups and downs in 2021 signal change for the film industry: The superhero franchise returned to theaters this year, but trouble abroad and issues with streaming will force studios to rethink blockbuster release strategies.