TikTok will grow its net ad revenues in the US by an astounding 184.4% this year to hit $5.96 billion. The app’s ad revenues will settle into a double-digit growth trajectory starting next year and top $11 billion in 2024.
2022 stands to be a record year for weddings: Retailers that cater to the growing number of couples planning to tie the knot this year should generate strong gains.
US mobile gaming ad revenues will reach $6.26 billion in 2022, up 14.0% from $5.49 billion in 2021. Healthy double-digit growth will continue through 2024.
Mercedes in the AV driver’s seat: Getting a green light for its Drive Pilot positions Mercedes-Benz as an AV frontrunner. As it tests the legal liability waters, other automakers could follow.
IMAX for the metaverse: Burnt out from metaverse headset fatigue? Brelyon has an immersive VR monitor on the way. Geared for gamers, Ultra Reality could benefit learners and professionals too.
Inflation isn’t stopping consumers from buying premium brands: Levi’s and Birkenstocks are some of the companies leveraging their brand equity to raise prices and secure favorable retail partnerships.
Roderick Morris co-founded Lovevery to provide parents with a subscription-based model of toys that evolve with children as they develop. He spoke with Insider Intelligence about expanding the subscription business internationally, providing parents with proper data to make purchasing decisions for their children, and more.
Google enforcing tighter controls on Android apps: Updating old apps will improve security and privacy, but Google’s tighter control could be detrimental to developers who don’t play by its rules.
Are the unionization floodgates opening at Amazon warehouses? Over 50 US Amazon warehouses have reached out to the Amazon Labor Union following its successful vote.
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Twitter braces itself as Elon Musk takes a board seat: The notoriously unpredictable tech visionary promises “significant improvements” to the platform, but that may not be enough to boost advertising revenues.
Pinterest’s ban on climate misinformation reflects rising interest in sustainability: The platform’s new climate policy forbids the posting of false or misleading content, including ads.
Some banks want to enable Zelle at big merchants, potentially to prepare for open banking disruption.
U.S. Bank follows early success with BNPL updates: It’s rolling out its ExtendPay product to business customers and looks well-positioned to take market share from nonbank BNPL players.