To take on retail media giants like Amazon and Walmart Connect, smaller networks need to constantly show what sets them apart and step up their media game.
59% of US consumers want details on costs and promotions from a commerce video ad, according to July 2024 data from the Interactive Advertising Bureau in partnership with Alter Agents. Nearly as many (58%) want clear product demos and details.
Soaring GPU and data center demand could inflate costs and delay the benefits of AI expansion.
Trump puts retail theft back in the spotlight: The timing is curious given the growing evidence that retail theft rates have improved or stabilized.
UK consumers see economic storm clouds ahead: That’s driving them to splurge on small luxuries such as high-end perfumes and cosmetics.
American Eagle sues Amazon for trademark infringement in fight against product dupes, knockoffs: The retailer accused the ecommerce giant of unauthorized use of its “Aerie” trademarks, which it said helped drive traffic and sales on the marketplace at American Eagle’s expense.
The company’s AI assistant aims to simplify sales and marketing processes and boost efficiency.
DirecTV and Dish Network attempt to claw back linear TV’s power: A proposed merger would create a pay TV giant that could help it in carriage negotiations.
YouTube’s record label clash echoes TikTok-UMG feud: Major artists are unavailable on YouTube and its music platform as a deal deadline approaches.
Instagram’s value wanes for publishers: Ad spend and content posting drop as WhatsApp Channels gains traction for direct audience engagement.
CEOs’ politics impact their brands: Hastings’ endorsement triggers Netflix boycott, drawing parallels with Musk's controversies impacting Tesla and X.
Kate Spade partners with Eloquii to reach plus size customers: The brand is making an effort to tap into the underserved market as size inclusivity efforts across the fashion industry run aground.
Newsom said the legislation focused too much on large models, ignored risks from startups, and could harm innovation.
If ChatGPT Plus prices rise, users could turn to cheaper AI options in an increasingly crowded market.
Despite low usage, Rabbit’s founder insists shipping AI products early is essential to compete in the tech space.
More than a quarter (26%) of marketers worldwide use YouTube for influencer marketing strategies, according to a September 2024 report by the Influencer Marketing Hub. Another 25% uses the platform for organic content marketing.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how haptic logos could change the game, if retailer game shows might catch on, whether J. Crew's print catalog reboot is a good idea, Peloton's next move, what folks are actually doing when "working" from home, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Sarah Marzano.
Consumers are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this year: That would be down about 5% from last year as shoppers look for opportunities to cut costs.