While conditions are improving, the warning signs haven’t gone away completely
But this isn’t a sign that the cashierless tech industry is struggling. Grabango’s big-name competitors are ramping up their operations
The potential ban on interchange for the taxes and tips could dampen issuers’ revenues and encourage other states to follow suit
Temu’s international expansion hits regulatory roadblocks: Governments around the world are scrutinizing its business practices and taking measures to protect local retailers.
India’s festive season kicks off on a high note: Strong early spending is a promising sign for brands like Apple and Amazon India that are investing heavily in the rapidly growing market.
TikTok is betting big on AI for content moderation: The company laid off hundreds of employees who reviewed harmful content as legal battles mount.
The Cybercab prototype lacks clarity on timeline and technical details, raising investor concerns about the company’s ability to meet its ambitious autonomous vehicle goals.
Nordstrom targets teens with curated beauty selection: The department store hopes to capitalize on their growing appetite for premium products and desire for in-store purchases.
Consumers and doctors agree that pharma ads help patients: But marketers must still create ad campaigns that better represent patients’ real-life experiences.
Sanofi in talks to sell 50% stake in Opella: The pharma company joins other drugmakers shedding their consumer health businesses to better focus on bolstering their prescription drug pipelines.
Havas Lynx’s global healthcare influencer offering reflects channel shift: Marketers increasingly devote resources to digital channels that physicians are engaging with, like social media.
Brands can maximize efficiency by targeting Hispanic consumers: The highly diverse demographic reports high brand recall and positive association with sports.
Apple’s Prime Video deal draws the lines of power in streaming: Growth in SVOD is slowing significantly, leaving services little choice but to piggyback off larger platforms.
CTV isn’t exempt from privacy regulation: While regulatory efforts are uncertain, advertisers should begin adopting privacy-oriented CTV solutions.
Not every restaurant chain is joining the value war: Chains such as Potbelly, Chipotle, and Red Robin that cater to slightly more affluent consumers are using a lighter touch to attract customers.
With AMD and MediaTek entering the market, Nvidia and Qualcomm may face pricing pressure. Affordable AI tech could drive adoption in emerging markets, reshaping global competition.
Microsoft is taking advantage of Google’s antitrust ruling, enhancing its own mobile gaming strategy while increasing options for consumers.
Over a quarter (26%) of US adults currently or plan to use AI-powered voice assistants on their smartphones, the most popular AI feature among adults, according to a September 2024 survey from YouGov. However, even more (45%) don’t use or plan to use any AI-powered smartphone features at all.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much Google’s ‘AI Overviews’ can drive ad revenue for the company, which platform is most likely to chip away at its search lead, and what will be the most likely outcome from its antitrust trials. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Measurement is on the minds at Advertising Week New York. With flat or shrinking budgets, clients need to pinpoint—and be able to prove—where growth is coming, Meredith Zhang, measurement lead at TikTok, said during the event.