On today's episode, we discuss the current state of the so-called "metaverse," what the future of mixed reality could look like, and how marketers are getting involved. We then talk about what the new James Bond film’s opening weekend tells us about the state of the movie theater industry and what kinds of alternative content theaters might feature to stay relevant. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer Briefing director at Insider Intelligence Jeremy Goldman.
This year, a resounding 2.96 billion people worldwide will play digital games, whether via console, computer, or mobile device.
Lawmakers claim the company may have misled them on its policy toward using third-party data to create copycats and give preference to its own products.
Internal Facebook documents appear to contradict claims made by the company around how well its AI tools find and remove harmful content.
Whether you visit a branch or digital property, TD Bank is reevaluating traditional banking’s communication methods. Watch Industry Voices: Spotlight on Financial Services with TD Bank’s Lee Lai, senior vice president and head of customer and retail distribution marketing, to hear why maintaining local human interactions across channels is a top priority.
TradingView raised $298M as new investors flocked to its platform which combines trading tools with a social network. Adding social media components is key to keeping retail investors engaged.
US holiday sales will grow massively this year, tempered only by supply chain issues: The expected 9% growth in retail sales will be due largely to pent-up demand and increased discretionary income.
Amazon’s search results prioritize its own products and could draw regulator scrutiny: An investigation from The Markup found Amazon buries competing products and often hides information about sponsored search results from users.
Fiserv’s lending product gives banks complete control over the lending process: With a fintech, the banking technology company is rolling out a digital offering that could help banks cultivate loyalty among small to medium-sized business (SMB) borrowers.
BofA, Chase, Citi, and Wells Fargo notched growth above 20% thanks to economic improvements and new and revamped card products.
Nubank’s first H1 profit in Brazil vindicates its growth strategy: The neobanking giant reached first-half profitability at home—and its payment volume and loan book surged. Overseas expansion and a new paid account could continue this momentum.
Atom Bank climbs to £1B SMB-lending mark: The UK neobank’s success at hitting milestones, including a first-ever monthly operating profit, demonstrates it’s a formidable player in the SMB neobanking market.
We unpack how VillageMD’s aggressive expansion plans and physician-led clinics could spell trouble for retail clinic rivals Walmart and CVS.
Walmart's partnership with digital health benefits startup Transcarent could elevate Walmart’s healthcare play and bring it head to head with the likes of Amazon and CVS.