On today's podcast episode, we discuss what Amazon's next big hit is, whether X (formerly Twitter) might become a subscription-only platform, whether SEO is already dead, if most retailers will stop offering free shipping, the shortest commercial flight you can take today, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch.
The California Insurance Commissioner’s plan to stop insurers’ exodus from the wildfire-devastated state hinges on newfound flexibility.
Streaming giants curb password sharing: Platforms like Disney+ enforce new rules to prioritize revenues over new user acquisition.
Deciding how to target customers when they engage in an array of digital channels both online and in-store is the essence of an omnichannel strategy. It’s no easy task, but, luckily, omnichannel connections, in-store retail media opportunities, and experiential and experimental tools can help advertisers build a more robust customer profile and target shoppers where they are.
In July and August, the US ad market saw its first consecutive two months of growth in over a year, according to Standard Media’s US Ad Market Tracker. Platforms are focused on keeping that momentum alive with several updates. Multiple platforms are boasting improved AI targeting and enhanced connected TV ad solutions. Here is everything new in September.
Diverging from conventional industry strategies, Honda is addressing customers’ charging needs ahead of launching its electric SUVs in 2024.
It’s getting more expensive to deliver a good customer experience: New York City delivery drivers, California fast food workers, and store associates everywhere are getting raises.
Meta’s gutsy celebrity-powered AI maneuver: It’s integrating Llama 2 AI with Quest 3, Ray-Ban glasses, and popular apps. Celebrity AI personas and metaverse ambitions signal bold competitive moves.
France’s competition authority raids Nvidia’s offices and is investigating potential monopolistic practices, challenging the chipmaker’s dominance in the AI chip market.
On today's special podcast episode, we continue our monthly show where we discuss the biggest trends of the moment and the newest research, sprinkle in some analysis, and bundle it up into a quiz. Every month, three of our analysts representing their respective coverage area teams compete against each other. (We also encourage you to play along at home.) We keep a running score and will crown a winning team at the end of the year. Today, we cover retail media network investment and experimentation, the generative AI (genAI) bubble, and Google's dominance. Tune in to the discussion with this month's contestants: our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Republican primary debates don’t land with advertisers: Fox cut prices by nearly $300,000 between the first two debates, but down-ballot candidates will spend heavily next year.
Advertisers have dragged their feet on developing third-party cookie alternatives and are now under pressure to implement effective measurement solutions, our analyst Evelyn Mitchell said in a recent webinar. But new measurement options come with their own challenges, including slow adoption, lack of published test results, and limitations of first-party data.
OpenAI moves to outpace Big Tech and secure its user base as AI regulation tightens.
Volkswagen’s IT outage halts production, spotlighting the hurdles traditional automakers face in transitioning to tech-focused vehicles—a space where Tesla thrives.
Peloton and lululemon join forces: The deal will bring Peloton content to lululemon’s fitness app and make lululemon Peloton’s athletic apparel partner.
Delta walks back its frequent flyer program changes: The airline endured swift backlash after it made it harder for customers to earn elite status and access airport lounges.
OpenAI eyes developing an ‘iPhone of artificial intelligence’: After a fresh investment, it’s looking to partner with LoveFrom to develop an AI-driven consumer device.
Google’s Search loophole leads to illegal ads on major websites: Drug and gun ads on websites like the FDA and UN add to a series of the tech giant’s recent missteps.
During a national deposit slowdown, its media strategy leverages the bank’s prominence in Pittsburgh's financial services landscape to increase customers’ confidence. Read online
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what’s important in a good omnichannel experience, where in-store retail media is headed, and how stores can tailor experiential and experimental tech to build a more robust customer profile. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank two retailers that are doing store digitization well and two that could possibly use a bit of work. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Arielle Feger and Zak Stambor.