Zulily sees inflation as an opportunity: The ecommerce retailer is using weekly discounts to attract cost-conscious shoppers as back-to-school season begins.
Both parties go after TikTok: Senators Warner and Rubio raise concerns about the app’s data policies to the FTC.
Consumers want personalization, but not at the cost of privacy: That leaves brands navigating sweeping changes to digital ads in a tough position.
Netflix may have to leave binge releases behind: The release model could affect crucial metrics like subscriber churn and viewing time.
Money, expertise needed to keep pace with cyber threats: Investments in cybersecurity are expected to ramp up to meet surging malware and ransomware attacks—but short-staffed security firms could struggle to keep up.
Can Meta sustain its VR headset dominance? It has 90% market share, but its Horizon Worlds metaverse apps are only accessible in the US and Canada, leaving room for new entrants to compete.
National brands need to be careful about their partnerships: The Dallas Cowboys announced a marketing agreement with Black Rifle Coffee a day after a mass shooting left seven dead.
Repairability could be a key smartphone feature: Google and Apple now allow users to fix flagship phones. This is a huge advantage over competitors that focus on deals for new phones.
Meta’s going back to basics: The social giant is one of many major companies tasked with focusing on key priorities in the second half of the year.
Netflix’s June downloads suggest a rocky second half to 2022: App downloads were 5% lower than last year and down 13% in US/Canada.
Apple’s AppTrackingTransparency challenges are mounting: German authorities are the latest to take issue with the policy’s monopolistic qualities.
Samsung leads in next-gen chip production: Production of Samsung’s 3-nanometer chip leaves rivals like TSMC and Intel scrambling. And chip innovation is quickly outpacing the speed of legislating subsidy bills.
Seventy-three percent of respondents expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations, and 62% think companies should anticipate their needs, according to a May 2022 Salesforce report.
TikTok’s business reflects blurring lines between social media and entertainment: The popular app describes itself as the latter, but that won’t halt regulatory concern.
Purpose-driven ads fall short in attracting audiences: A new study reveals that purpose-driven ads are underperforming, especially as consumers prioritize lower prices in an uncertain economy.
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Is Meta overstepping bounds with its tracking Pixel? A new lawsuit is claiming just that.
Cannes notebook: Social media platforms discussed new products, the metaverse, and creators at the June festival.
When it comes to courting younger consumers, NFTs (fire)work: At least that’s what Macy’s is hoping for with its Fourth of July campaign.