Instagram Shop gets ads: The new ads will appear on the Shop tab's algorithmically driven homepage, tapping into Instagram's strength in product discovery.
The new app gives users better control of their rent and utilities and other housing expenses—and could help the bank tap into a younger cohort.
Seacoast gets branches in strong markets through two deals: The Florida bank’s proposed acquisitions include a new presence in the Sarasota area and an added footprint in the Space Coast—bolstering its deposits and serving as springboards for cross-selling.
Walmart outsells Amazon in this key category
Instacart's growth exploded in 2020, with sales increasing by 229.7% over 2019, for a total of $23.42 billion. But by the end of 2021, the grocery delivery company's sales will grow by a comparatively small 11.3%, which is in line with market norms.
Two mental health giants combine forces to threaten the crowded mental health app market:: Headspace and Ginger are merging in a $3B deal—we unpack the strategic decisions each made ahead of this megamerger and what smaller mental health players can learn from it.
Growth in programmatic display ad spending was resilient in 2020, thanks in large part to the shift from brick-and-mortar to digital retail. Rajeev Goel, co-founder and CEO at supply-side platform PubMatic, joins eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin for the last episode of The Ad Platform to discuss which industries are increasing ad spending fastest, how advertisers are reacting to less Identifier for Advertisers availability, and why momentum in connected TV is exciting.
All US podcasters can now charge subscriptions on Spotify: Though the move will surely attract creators, it could be to the detriment of listeners' experience.
TikTok opens up AR: Users will soon be able to create their own augmented reality filters if TikTok's beta test goes well, which could increase engagement and give marketers more options for organic content.
Advertisers may never see the likes of Nielsen again: NBCUniversal announced it is creating an independent measurement system in partnership with other firms.
Foremost Business Systems offers point-of-sale hardware and software solutions for restaurants, which can help NCR build out its hospitality unit and boost overall revenues.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 reviews are less than good news: Samsung’s flagship foldable is slightly cheaper and much improved, but it’s still a tough sell. They’re either a sign that competitors have an opening in the foldable space or a warning that dual displays are a bust.
The government will create a social media platform, meant to replace Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The trend of emerging markets recoiling from US platforms threatens social media’s key user growth area.
Pentagon gives Intel a needed boost: Intel will lead a DOD program to bolster the US domestic semiconductor supply. The deal will benefit Intel and could have long-term strategic benefits for US manufacturing, but it will likely do little to alleviate the short-term chip crisis.