AT&T’s 2023 outage, caused by a technician’s error, led to a three-year compliance plan and a $950,000 fine. With a history of outages
xAI's Grok now links election queries to Vote.Gov, but the AI model’s inadequate filters raise concerns about misinformation during a critical election season.
Yelp’s antitrust lawsuit accuses Google of monopolizing local search services by prioritizing its own results and limiting competition. The case’s outcome could reshape online search
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of August. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Arielle Feger and Sara Lebow will defend their list against analysts Blake Droesch and Sarah Marzano, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
The AI-transcription wearable is pitched as a “business partner” for the workplace, but its limited functionality may fail to gain traction against smartphone alternatives.
Both retailers used generative AI to improve employee productivity in Q2—Walmart leveraged the tech to improve its product catalog and Target used it to enhance in-store employee tools. Target’s curbside pickup service helped it grow digital comparable sales 8.7% YoY, while Walmart’s marketplace and sales of GLP-1 drugs contributed to its 4.2% comp sales growth YoY.
Attention metrics are gaining popularity as marketers seek ways to diversify their data and measurement strategies.
British shop prices fell YoY for the first time since October 2021: Retailers slashed prices to move summer clothes and household goods.
Holiday sales forecasts range between 2% and 4.8%: That variation reflects an unusual environment shaped by lingering inflation, potential interest rate cuts, and a volatile election season.
The fraud prevention company could bolster Visa’s push into value-added services
Improvements in profitability sets up the company for a strong public offering, which is expected next year
Lowe’s is the latest retailer to walk back DEI pledges: While companies fear the specter of a Bud Light-level consumer boycott, they risk alienating the majority of consumers who expect brands to stand up for social issues.
US ad market grows 14% YoY in July: While spending continues, the industry remains cautious amid economic uncertainties and election-year volatility.
CMOs are torn on DEI initiatives. Consumers aren’t: A Morning Consult survey found that consumers want stronger internal DEI practices from brands.
McKinsey partners call out the difference between being solely tech-led—instead of being business-led, with the technology function as an enabler.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reason why CMOs at top US advertisers are leaving their roles sooner, the main ways the role is changing, and how GenAI is helping them with their jobs. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Kelsey Voss.
Sephora targets Gen X shoppers with latest product launch: The beauty retailer is sharpening its appeal to beauty consumers over the age of 40, who spend more on prestige products than any other demographic.
Eli Lilly slashes Zepbound price for cash-pay consumers: Here are three factors behind Lilly’s decision—and what it means for the everchanging weight loss drug market.
Dexcom’s over-the-counter CGM available in the US: Dexcom is in pole position to get its continuous glucose monitors into the hands of millions of adults who don’t use insulin, but getting consumers to buy the pricey devices will be a tall order.
Pfizer rolls out its direct-to-consumer platform: D2C offers Big Pharma a way to contend with the slew of non-traditional players providing seamless access to prescription medications.