We detail how YouTube, Search, and Fitbit are tackling health literacy and information as social determinants of health.
Amazon’s iRobot deal under investigation: iRobot’s fate hangs in the balance as interest groups and the FTC target the acquisition. If the deal fails, Amazon can make its own robot vacuums while iRobot flounders.
Meta’s prosumer move: An engineering sample of the new Meta Quest Pro headset was discovered a month before its official launch. A higher price points to Meta’s pivot toward businesses and “prosumers.”
Roblox’s ad efforts come at a tricky time: A spending downturn, prickly regulatory mood, and unclear in-game ad standards make this a tough space to navigate.
Burger King is getting a facelift: Parent company Restaurant Brands International will invest $400 million to revitalize the brand and modernize stores.
As of August, 65% of US adults said they’d spent more on groceries and less on experiences in the past six months. Meanwhile, 59% agreed they’d spent less on experiences such as travel and dining out. Adults also reported focusing on savings while forgoing big-ticket purchases.
Versace’s prices are on the rise: The luxury house aims to draw more revenues from wealthy consumers and preserve its aura of exclusivity.
NFL holds sportsbook commercials to 6 per game: Even as operators shift strategy, betting ads remain a viable revenue stream for the league.
Brands can finally advertise on The Athletic: The New York Times looks to monetize its January acquisition so it can reach profitability sooner.
Silicon Valley’s “rest and vest” culture under fire: Google’s CEO sends another stern message to employees. But amid the sector’s skills deficit, top talent may end up calling the shots.
But they can take a page from the fintech handbook to maintain productivity and retain workers.
After a failed funding round, the app is turning to crowdfunding. But the economic downturn is signaling lower user activity.
Investors deployed half as much capital in H1 2022 as they did in H2 2021. Much of it went to early-stage companies and crypto.
Revolut Pay lets customers earn cash back and claims to offer faster merchant payments. But does it stand a chance against the likes of PayPal?
The digital ad industry is under regulatory scrutiny: Reforms laid out by the Biden administration focus on the use of personal data for advertising purposes.
Twitter and Instagram lean into sharing: Each platform identifies new internal and externally-facing features to spur incremental engagement.