AT&T, Verizon pushing through with 5G rollout despite FAA’s request for two-week extension: Carriers propose “exclusion zones” to dampen 5G’s interference of aircraft safety systems in airports.
Brands eagerly jump on the retail media network bandwagon: As access to customer data becomes a priority for brands, retailers see an opportunity to diversify their revenue streams.
Fintechs scramble to get ahead of the trends that will shape 2022: Industry players focused on meeting heightened consumer expectations will help turn 2022 into another record-breaking year for fintechs.
Our take on what BNPL, cryptos, super apps, and global digital expansion will look like in 2022—and what that means for key stakeholders.
Shake-ups in the new year will include hyper-personalization, tech companies venturing further into embedded finance, and the prospect of super apps in Western countries.
2021 was a year of digital milestones for BofA: The US banking giant set records with its H1 patent haul and pleased its customers with new features as its heavy investment in tech whittled away digital-first neobanks’ differentiation.
Cryptocurrency stats to quote at parties: The crypto’s popularity means it’s cocktail hour topic No. 1 for anyone who says their job is writing about financial services. Here are some of the numbers we use to amaze our friends.
On today's episode, we discuss what our analysts think will be the key trends of 2022. Will Facebook's grip on digital advertising loosen? How much of a splash will viral commerce make? How much will the pendulum swing back towards physical retail? And more. We then talk about the most important social media challenge facing brands this year and whether Amazon's marketplace model is coming to a store near you. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer analyst Jasmine Enberg and principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman.
Marvel’s ups and downs in 2021 signal change for the film industry: The superhero franchise returned to theaters this year, but trouble abroad and issues with streaming will force studios to rethink blockbuster release strategies.
Across industries, apps are trying to become super apps: Turning to delivery, music, and streaming, several major apps dramatically broadened their services in 2021 and became the de facto hubs for their industries.
Nielsen’s rocky 2021 gave rise to new measurement competitors: TV networks that once relied on measurement firms to do business have now joined CTV manufacturers in staking their own claim.
Smart speakers are most commonly used for general knowledge, with 31.4% of US internet users asking these devices general questions.
Lockdowns in the UK drove up video consumption, and multiperson households made good use of their multiple screens. Advertisers now need to adapt to an audience that is more device-agnostic and content-hungry than ever.
Brands will need to look beyond climate change lip service and create strategies that address consumers’ specific concerns in each of the markets they operate.
Brick-and-mortar retailers will bank on digital technology to ease shopper friction points and drive in-store sales.
The virtual world will change the way consumers in China interact online and shop.
As more users adopt smart home products, brands will have an increasing number of opportunities to reach and interact with their customers if they keep privacy needs in mind.