Advertising & Marketing

New USB-C charging ports are the biggest change for upcoming iPhones. We could be facing an innovation slump for smartphones as manufacturers push to raise prices.

On today's episode, we discuss whether Netflix's password-sharing crackdown is actually working out, why the company got rid of its basic ad-free plan, and whether sticking to sports-adjacent programming is the right move. "In Other News," we talk about whether The Walt Disney Co. might be bailing on TV too soon. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.

There will probably be a federal privacy law, eventually. Most US consumers support federal regulation of data privacy, and the majority has grown stronger every year since 2020, according to a 2022 report from 451 Research.

Despite a 24% YoY smartphone shipment decline, Apple increased its US market share to 55% in Q2. Apple's robust service and subscription ecosystem can capture consumer interest.

Women's sports ascendant: ESPN's shift to an all-female SportsCenter and growing ad revenues signify a paradigm shift in sports marketing.

Microsoft decides to sit out 2024 political advertising: The company’s ad tech firm, Xandr, will ban campaign ads, along with other categories like alcohol.

Intel's surprising profit is driven by 307% YoY revenue growth in foundry services despite CPU and server sales struggles. An AI-specific chip is forthcoming.

Netflix wants its ad business to grow faster: Unsatisfied with revenue growth and Microsoft as an ad partner, Netflix is lowering CPMs and seeking other sellers.

“[Marketers] need to have the ability to connect disparate data sources, while also getting consumers’ permissions and knowing how they want to be reached,” Tim Finnigan, director of product marketing at Verisk Marketing Solutions, said on a recent “Behind the Numbers” episode. Here are three customer identification challenges and how marketers work to overcome them.

Generative AI was the shiny new thing this year (despite having been around for quite a while). Curious consumers wrote poems with ChatGPT, created masterpieces with Midjourney, and browsed Google’s and Microsoft’s AI-chatbot search functionalities. As the hype clears, which generative AI applications will be most relevant for business? And how can marketers put those applications to use?

Embracing mobile gives consumers access to a branded experience both online and in-store, while in-store technologies bring the digital world into the physical. To cater to shoppers no matter where or how they shop, brands should also make sure they’re balancing in-store and online rewards as well as D2C and wholesale commerce.

The EU's new antitrust probe targets Microsoft Teams, scrutinizing the tech giant's bundling practices for potential anticompetitive behavior. It’s the latest sign of tightening regulations against Big Tech.

Meta's strong earnings boost stock by 6%, owing to efficient cost-cutting measures, rebounding online ads, increased Reels engagement, and successful AI integrations.

Porsche is investing $3.3B in battery production and is looking at three countries for a site. The balance of power in the auto industry could shift depending on the location.

Betting big on premium foldables when smartphone shipments are plummeting is a luxury for the world’s leading smartphone maker, but it bodes well for future growth.

Meta’s Q2 points to continued rebound: An 11% revenue increase shows that new products and advertising offerings are helping right the ship.

What’s happening? Apple announced in June that iOS 17 would provide “even greater protections against trackers,” in a move that will affect links shared from Mail, Messages, and in Safari’s private browsing mode.

The case focuses on claims of abusive App Store commissions. Poor developer relations could be a roadblock to the company’s long-term mixed-reality pivot.

Lower investments can shrink marketing budgets, causing CMOs to adjust strategies and resources. A carrier consolidation trend may be the next step.