Spotify’s podcast studio shutdown shows how large platforms changed the landscape: Studio 4 emerged when platforms were betting big on original content, but now famous names and legacy successes are king.

“Sing 2” shows that simultaneous theatrical and streaming releases remain powerful options for film studios: The movie has already made back its budget twice at the box office, but it failed to achieve the success of its 2016 prequel or the new “Spider-Man.”

Join us to learn our outlook for digital advertising, including connected TV, retail media, search, social video, audio, out-of-home, addressable TV, and programmatic

Chinese startups defied growing government regulation in 2021: Record investments point to strong momentum and confidence in tech and innovation.

COVID-19 is back at the top of mind for many consumers: Survey suggests spread of omicron variant has led many to change their behavior.

Apple’s record App Store payouts reveal thriving app economy: Developers earned an unprecedented $60 billion in 2021, even as regulators targeted unfair app commission structure.

Cashplus adds insurance to compete in the hot UK SMB banking space: Adding business insurance for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to its marketplace will help the neobank with retention and keeping up with competitors.

On today's episode, we discuss why viral commerce will be the "it" trend this year and why micro- and nano-influencers are making a comeback. We then talk about what to expect from TikTok in 2022 and livestream shopping expectations. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Debra Aho Williamson.

Digital assets’ recent plunge in value underscores the need for risk management and regulation. Bit by bit, the pieces are coming together.

Findings from PYMNTS show a gap in businesses’ and consumers’ degree of trust in business technology. Greater transparency in how data is handled will establish the trust necessary for wider adoption of open banking.