Shrinking savings could inhibit US consumer spending: As consumer confidence reaches a decade low, many shoppers are finding it difficult to absorb higher gas and food costs.
More than three-quarters of consumers in the country are ditching physical wallets for mobile payments.
Amazon has a worker safety problem: Nearly 1 in 5 Amazon delivery drivers was injured in 2021, per an SOC study.
Email marketing leads to more effective campaigns: While uncertainty plagues digital advertising, email remains a steadfast tool for marketers.
Nielsen avoided the death knell during upfronts: Competitors are emerging, but the measurement company still has time to prove its new alternatives can compete.
Shanghai’s two-month lockdown is over: While that’s the first step toward a return to normal, there promises to be long-lasting effects from China’s pandemic response plan.
Amazon will make up 77.7% of US ecommerce channel ad revenues this year, contributing $27.94 billion of the $35.96 billion total.
AI startup uses video games to help treat depression: Gamification is an immersive and friction-free way to engage patients, while AI can help clinicians arrive at a more accurate diagnosis.
We spoke with Forward’s founder and CEO Adrian Aoun about the company’s business model, why primary care is ripe for disruption, and how the startup plans to grow.
Substack wasn’t the answer to digital publishing’s problems: The company has opted out of a Series C amid economic uncertainty.
Virtual-only goods will likely be a difficult sell: That’s because a majority of consumers don’t know much about the metaverse and are unlikely to shop in the mixed-reality realm.
Spotify is the No. 1 digital audio service among US teens and adults, with 35% digital audio listeners ages 12 and older using that platform the most. YouTube Music comes in at No. 2, with 18%, while Pandora rounds out the top three at 15%.
Victoria’s Secret burnishes its inclusive image with a new online marketplace: The underwear company will feature women-led brands as it looks to broaden its consumer appeal.