Crypto Super Bowl gives 2000 vibes: Conventional wisdom is comparing this year’s crypto commercials with the dot-com ad wave 22 years ago. What’s the lesson there?
Beijing takes a hard line on Olympics fakes: Harsh punishments for counterfeiters and strengthened IP laws reflect the country’s protectionist mindset.
Both companies are letting customers pay for purchases directly from their bank accounts, which might help limit interchange costs for merchants.
Snapchat tests new way to compensate creators with large followings: Revenue-sharing could incentivize Snap Stars to create more content, driving up engagement.
Thought Machine further burnishes reputation: The UK company, which offers cloud-based core banking, struck a dual investment/client deal with yet another big incumbent, Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo.
Can The Container Store’s revamped loyalty program deepen engagement with customers? The key to the program’s success lies in its design.
US retail ecommerce sales will exceed $1 trillion for the first time this year as the flexibility and convenience customers found during the pandemic sticks.
ES: Mounting tensions between Russia and Ukraine could leave necessary chip components in short supply: The region produces neon and palladium, which could further choke chip supplies if unavailable.
Across almost all product categories, US luxury shoppers are far more likely to make purchases in-store than online. Physical retail had the widest lead in the food and beverage category, followed by watches and jewelry. Digital got the upper hand in only fashion and travel, suggesting that for many tangible luxury goods, shoppers prefer to see and feel them before spending big bucks.
For healthcare consumers, the price is not right: We break down how inflation is spiking healthcare prices and shifting consumer mindsets make the perfect storm for D2C healthcare and digital healthcare marketplaces.
The problem with prior authorizations is inciting digital health competition
Is Super Bowl advertising a crystal ball? Crypto, travel, health and fitness advertising all suggest those categories are feeling good about the year’s final 10 months.
Casual mobile games are attracting investor attention: Developers like Tripledot now have to find ways to create viral experiences that stand out in a sea of copycats.
Chinese companies can learn much about metaverse from US counterparts: Heavy tech regulations in the country have slowed tech firm’s ventures into the virtual world.
NBCUniversal has a difficult balancing act ahead: The media giant seeks to increase its subscriber base by pulling content from Hulu in favor of Peacock—despite still owning one-third of the former.