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Digital health cos burst open the funding floodgates: They brought in a record $14.7 billion in the first half the year alone—we unpack why so many of these cash recipients are those using a direct-to-consumer model.
On today's episode, we discuss how many Americans watch sports on streaming platforms, how TV companies are tackling the digital sports rights balance, and what this year’s Tokyo Olympics can do to help boost NBCUniversal's streaming platform Peacock. We then talk about the key takeaways from the 2021 Upfronts, the potential impact of Univision's Spanish language streaming service, and how the entertainment industry is balancing box-office releases and streaming. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna.
Tweetus deletus: Twitter is now legally liable for unlawful content posted on its platform in India following its refusal to comply with the country's new social media laws. Its response could set a precedent for how it tackles similar liability laws in the future, including the US' Section 230.
Norway aims to curb photo retouching: The country's new amendment requires advertisers and influencers to disclose edited photos, but wrangling influencers into compliance will be almost impossible.
Twitter could let users bucket tweets by topic: This Facebook Groups-like hypersegmentation could help Twitter hone its recommendation algorithm, in turn driving up time spent and improving ad targeting.
The installment lending solution helps Amazon boost ecommerce sales and break further into India’s payment space—and it may also help the etailer capitalize on the global buy now, pay later market.
Neobank for digital creators gets $26M in investor ‘likes’: Karat Financial completed a Series A round based largely on the popularity of a credit card tailored to creators, such as influencers—and its take on underwriting for that niche could give it an edge with them.
The banking giant topped a J.D. Power ranking of US customers’ satisfaction with retail banks’ financial advice—an offering with potential to keep branches open despite digital disruption.
Like many regions around the world, Southeast Asia experienced an ecommerce boom in 2020, as various pandemic-driven social lockdowns encouraged more shopping from home. According to our estimates, ecommerce grew by 35.2% collectively in the region last year, and our newest forecast projects 14.3% growth this year. However, traditional retail is still overwhelmingly dominant.
eMarketer was pleased to moderate a Tech-Talk Webinar featuring Similarweb’s Chloe Nicholls, product marketing manager, and Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)’s Robbie Shepherd, insights development and capability manager. They shared how trendspotting via digital analytics can help you understand your customers better, and discover growth opportunities.
Like many regions around the world, Southeast Asia experienced an ecommerce boom in 2020, as various pandemic-driven social lockdowns encouraged more shopping from home. According to our estimates, ecommerce grew by 35.2% collectively in the region last year, and our newest forecast projects 14.3% growth this year. However, traditional retail is still overwhelmingly dominant.
Though virtually unknown outside of China, a new crop of local direct-to-consumer brands are making a name for themselves at home—and even outperforming some of the major foreign players.