On today's episode, we discuss whether Instagram is starting to look a little too much like TikTok, why we're seeing more brands pop up in movies and TV shows, how to win young people's loyalty, what comes after the iPhone, the potential of NFL+, an unpopular opinion about vinyl versus digital audio, some interesting population facts, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.
Consumers aren’t willing to cut back on coffee: Their caffeine addiction helped Starbucks and Tim Hortons avoid the pullback in spending that hurt McDonald’s, Chipotle, and Yum Brands.
Big Tech’s existential crisis: Following a decade-long heyday, announcements from tech leaders, layoffs, and hiring freezes indicate an abrupt cultural shift. A crisis looms as economics distracts from innovation.
Y Combinator raises the startup bar: Following last year’s record VC investment, there’s less startup funding to go around in 2022. But a smaller pool could fuel more marketable ideas.
By offering financing for small- and medium-enterprises, it caters to an underserved segment that could help place it on a path to profitability.
Barclays, NatWest, and Lloyds are all exploring possible acquisitions despite market uncertainty.
Educating consumers is the first step toward preventing online fraud. The bank’s Cyber Heroes course is free to the public and promotes online safety.
American Express Global Pay helps meet demand for all-in-one payment solutions as SMBs digitize.
Shopify sees a future in your inbox: The digital merchant platform invested $100 million into a company that focuses on email and SMS marketing.
CX is expensive but can be high reward: Oracle recently laid off employees as the ad outlook worsens, but there’s still plenty to be gained.
On today's episode, we discuss how much of an effect Elon Musk has had on Twitter's recent performance, how advertisers are now viewing the company, and what initiatives the social media platform will likely consider moving forward. "In Other News," we talk about how bots and spam influence advertising and whether shorter ads on social media are the way to go. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Meta executives flee to the UK for a number of reasons: Remote work, regulatory concerns, and the threat of TikTok all fit into the equation.
Kindbody acquired a surrogacy agency as fertility startups like it strike M&A deals and score VC cash, while health techs in primary care flounder.
In-game ads are set to debut during a downturn: The popularity of free-to-play games will help them endure, but advertisers may be cagey about spending.