As customers grab the same grocery staples they have for decades, Walmart is betting that gamifying the experience will challenge those habits. The retailer plans to launch Walmart Unlimited, a three-part miniseries that features the entrepreneurs behind its products. Launched last month on Spatial, the game includes full commerce integration that enables in-app purchases.
ByteDance’s public appeal: While Oracle emerges as the frontrunner for a US TikTok deal, the platform’s new PR push highlights small business success stories.
New pre-home- screen video ads are sparking backlash as Roku’s monetization push clashes with users’ expectations for a paid device experience.
Historically, brands used upper-funnel channels like connected TV (CTV) for brand awareness, while relying on lower-funnel tactics such as retail media to drive conversions. But with shoppable CTV ads, brands can do both, leveraging retail media network (RMN) data to target consumers across CTV platforms, connecting the moment of discovery directly to the point of purchase.
AI’s role in Hollywood expands: The Russo brothers' new studio will explore AI-assisted filmmaking AI skepticism persists in the industry.
Marketers can use this to recognize high growth areas of investment strategies and acknowledge the uncertainty shown in TikTok investments as a potential nudge to diversify their social ad spend.
X is still a destination for news: Our Industry KPI data shows engagement varying dramatically throughout the year
Nearly all marketers are concerned about Trump’s tariffs: The trade war is putting pressure on marketers—but there are some options to mitigate the damage to brands.
With profits down and factories years away, Foxconn says tariffs are a major obstacle for companies navigating rising costs and supply chain instability.
Spotify keeps Bill Simmons on board: The Ringer founder extends his contract as Spotify pivots toward video podcasting and sustainable ad-driven content.
FAST streaming is growing fast: The number of active channels has nearly doubled in several key markets, with the US showing the most growth, but user experience remains key.
Despite new restrictions and parental tools, the platform couldn’t block off-platform contact attempts, spotlighting its challenges in protecting underage users.
A $750 billion drop in market value reveals investor unease, with tariffs and recession worries putting pressure on consumer spending, marketing budgets, and tech margins.
AI voice tech reshapes content marketing: ElevenLabs is helping brands scale multilingual campaigns and allowing creators to monetize their voices—but trust and authenticity remain concerns.
AI-powered Public Eye game debuts this summer: Wolf Games is betting big on a whodunit that blends storytelling with daily, bite-sized gameplay. It’s a smart concept but lacks the quick-hit allure of other daily games.
Scopely’s $3.5 billion acquisition of Niantic’s games division strengthens its position in mobile gaming. Pokémon Go’s live-service model opens new revenue streams through in-game advertising, branded integrations, and sponsorships.
TikTok has notable US economic impact: Oxford highlighted the app’s influence in the US market in a report that could play a role in its future in the US.
Google offers carbon footprint reports for its ad services: The move emphasizes the need for advertisers to value the environmental impact of campaigns.
Disney’s “content everywhere” strategy, broken down: The company is working to maintain advertising dominance by capitalizing on live events.
Almost three-fourths (74.8%) of Gen Zers will be digital game players by 2027, according to our December 2024 forecast.