On today's podcast episode, we discuss why more people just signed up to Netflix than expected, how much of their revenue will come from ads, and what its "Next Act" will be. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
67% of marketers thought third-party cookie deprecation in Chrome would occur this year, according to August 2023 data from ID5. Google just announced that it was delaying this timeline to 2025.
Google announced late Tuesday that it is delaying the deprecation of third-party cookies once again, extending the deadline that was originally set for 2022. While many marketers were breathing a little easier following the decision, “this is NOT a reprieve,” said our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf. “The industry just has more time to reach the finish line. Let’s not squander it.” Here are four important takeaways from the delay.
Its investment could strengthen the device ecosystems for AI integration and its focus on talent and supplier proximity could boost the local economy
Payment processing provider Tabapay will acquire Synapse after the fintech failed to retain key partners.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of April. 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 vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
Google announced that it will not complete third-party deprecation during the second half of Q4 2024 as originally planned.
The decision aims to enhance job mobility and spur innovation but faces opposition from businesses and potential legal delays.
Mercedes-Benz and Lamborghini launched luxury EVs, intensifying competition as Tesla shifts focus to affordability amid challenges in the premium market.
Apple adjusts Vision Pro expectations after lackluster sales: The device’s expensive price tag is likely to blame—opening an opportunity for Meta to focus on affordability in the AR/VR space.
Google will miss 2024 cookie deprecation deadline: After UK regulator and ad industry pushback, advertisers get more time to test solutions.
Interest in non-legacy currencies is up slightly, but 58% of US advertisers say they still need to learn more about them before putting them into action, according to an April 2024 survey from iSpot.tv.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how concerned we should be about AI-driven mass unemployment, how ad industry jobs will change, and the ways in which AI will affect a persons workday. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Apple's AI strategy and the AI measurement problem. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
US digital ad spend will cross $300 billion for the first time this year, per our March 2024 forecast. That’s good news for advertisers, but it also means it’s harder to stand out. While exposing consumers to a brand multiple times across channels is vital to brand awareness, hitting consumers with the same creative over and over again or bombarding them with emails and text messages can hurt marketing impact. Here are five key stats on marketing fatigue across connected TV (CTV), email, and messaging.
Social giant emulates Google's Android approach by opening up Horizon OS to third-party AR/VR hardware makers, intensifying competition and broadening Meta’s mixed reality ecosystem across gaming, productivity, and education niches.
Google tells employees to work faster to earn their keep: The generative AI marketplace shakeup and increasing regulation are causing stress at the company. Layoffs aren’t helping.
Phi-3 Mini, a compact AI model with 3.8 billion parameters, rivals OpenAI's GPT-3.5 and supports on-device operation, enhancing real-time analytics and privacy, making it ideal for business use
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happens when GenAI hits the turbo button on economic growth, the next major shift AI is going to create, and the biggest concerns regarding an AI-powered injection of this magnitude. "In Other News," we talk about why Amazon is pouring more money into AI company Anthropic and what happens when ChatGPT steps into the physical world. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
Regional banks are holding out for lower interest rates to spur loan demand and alleviate deposit costs.