Business as usual in Russia carries risks as consumers favor pullout: That's why many large food manufacturers, including Coca-Cola, and fast-food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are suspending operations.
On today's episode, we discuss what healthcare will look like in the metaverse. For "In Other News," we talk about speaking to your doctor via an Amazon Echo device and the telehealth trends to watch for in 2022. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Lisa Phillips.
List of Big Tech companies, carmakers shunning Russia grows longer: Services and apps go dark, putting pressure on Russian consumers. But will continued sanctions influence the Russian government?
“The Batman” proves people will still pay for a movie: Rather than wait 45 days to see it at home, North American consumers spent $128.5 million over the weekend to see the blockbuster.
Disney+ hopes to draw a higher following with lower price: Ad-supported subscription to debut as company strives for customer target of up to 260 million.
BetterHelp bested other US podcast advertisers in 2021 and spent $76.9 million on podcast placements that year. This was nearly triple the outlays of NBCUniversal, the second-biggest spender, at $27.7 million. All told, the top 10 podcast advertisers invested close to $300 million.
Uniqlo’s decision to stay in Russia could cost it dearly: While most retailers exit the country, the fashion retailer defies rising political and economic tensions to keep stores open.
Gen Z and millennial shoppers drive luxury sales growth: As their consumer base grows younger, brands are under pressure to prove their eco-friendly credentials and invest in virtual experiences.
Aether, from the sky, makes diamonds: Aether’s use of carbon dioxide to create diamonds paves an economically viable path toward turning CO2 waste into valuable commodities.
How the metaverse’s woolly mammoth could come alive: As extinct virtual animals emerge in the metaverse, they could serve as a test for researchers aiming to resurrect their flesh-and-blood counterparts.
On today's episode, we discuss why retailers and consumers are (and why they're not) excited about livestream shopping in the US. For "In Other News," we talk about when same-day delivery will be the norm and what to expect from direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands in 2022. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Sky Canaves.