Time spent with digital audio surpassed that of radio for the first time in 2021.

On today's episode, we discuss the most useful definitions of the metaverse, when advertisers should think about jumping in, and how this new world could change our perception of time and space. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman.

Starbucks unionization vote passes amid growing worker advocacy: A union victory at one US store may seem small, but bigger opportunities are on the horizon.

2021 was a good year for influencer marketing: TikTok and Instagram dominate as influencer marketing continues to grow, but a new report shows racial disparities in compensation.

Facebook takes after sister app Instagram with new creator tools: Facebook’s new professional features aim to entice users with monetization opportunities amid sluggish audience growth.

Even before business travel fully rebounds, SMBs are seeking out expense management solutions to track corporate costs and manage employees’ spending habits.

Confirming speculations, Meta is enabling P2P payments within WhatsApp through its digital wallet app, Novi.

The dominoes may already have fallen, based on the regulator’s conclusions about the controversial practice and the CFPB’s plans for “regulatory interventions.”

Westpac’s MoneyBrilliant deal will shore up its app: New features that will help keep the Australian bank’s app competitive in mobile include letting users view outside account details and search for higher interest rates.

Open banking among UK lenders is set to skyrocket: A survey from Credit Kudos shows that adoption will surge from 26% in 2021 to 70% in 2023—fueled by borrowers’ and lenders’ demand and regulatory steps to make the transition easier.

GM’s Silverado EV truck on track for 2023 production: 400-mile range in a full-size electric truck could accelerate shift to EVs—if pricing and battery concerns are addressed.

We expect retail media advertising to be one of the fastest-growing segments of digital advertising in the US at over 31%. But this is just one of the five key trends that we predict will most shape the retail landscape in the year ahead.