Rapid user growth highlights demand for decentralized, ad-free feeds, but scalability and monetization remain critical hurdles for long-term success.
Yum Brands uses AI to drive marketing for KFC, Taco Bell: The technology helps target audiences and write copy.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s behind Google’s recent ad revenue growth, how OpenAI fusing SearchGPT to ChatGPT will affect them, and where we’re at with the search giant’s two major antitrust cases. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Some 88% of worldwide consumers say not trusting a brand is a dealbreaker when it comes to buying a product or using a service, according to Edelman. But building trust isn’t easy. Trust requires protecting consumer data, being thoughtful about third-party platform use and partnerships, and advertising through the right channels. Here are five key stats marketers can use to improve their brands’ consumer trust.
New York Times expands ad targeting: The Athletic and other lifestyle properties enable brands to reach engaged audiences, reducing focus on hard news topics.
Traditional in-store activations tied to events like Black Friday are becoming increasingly crowded and predictable. To connect more meaningfully with consumers, brands are rethinking the retail calendar to engage shoppers year-round.
GenAI reaches a crossroads: While nearly all executives embrace AI investments, employee apprehension and lagging adoption expose cracks in the workforce’s readiness for an AI-powered future.
His track record of investigating Silicon Valley hints at regulatory shake-ups, though ethical controversies may cloud his confirmation path.
A hot mic moment revealed Disney’s advertising audience: The company’s Q4 earnings came with AVOD revelations and significant gains in India.
Scam Detection uses on-device AI to flag suspicious calls, offering a powerful edge in the smartphone race.
New revenue-sharing perks could attract more visual content and position the platform to compete with YouTube as video podcasts surge in popularity.
EU penalties and a US trial highlight growing pressure on Big Tech acquisitions and market practices.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Nike isn’t doing all that well, how it can stay relevant with the competition, and which brands it could possibly learn from. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
Trump shifts stance on TikTok ban: ByteDance lobbying strategy and younger voter appeal could have swayed the decision, irrespective of national security concerns.
Big-name backers bet on its fast, cost-effective tools to improve marketing workflows and supercharge genAI innovation.
The FTC’s lawsuit against the neobank alleges that it misled and deceived consumers.
By enabling nuanced, real-time audio translations, DeepL helps companies localize content, enhance CX, and reach untapped regions with tailored strategies.
In today’s episode of The Banking & Payments Show podcast we talk about how financial services companies partner with creators on social media to reach younger audiences. In the ‘Headlines’ segment we examine the partnerships between banks and influencers by discussing the EMARKETER article, “How to make finfluencer partnerships work with a smaller marketing budget.” And in the ‘Story by Numbers’ segment, we shift the conversation to how many financial influencers there are on social media and the steps a bank needs to take to find the right finfluencer to partner with. Join the discussion with host, Rob Rubin, content creator and finfluencer, Taylor Mitchell, and analyst, Lauren Ashcraft.
Consumers are cautiously optimistic about AI use. Over 100 million people will use generative AI (genAI) in the US this year, per our June 2024 forecast. But many are still distrustful of the tech as it relates to consumer privacy, personalization, and its capacity to hallucinate. Here are five charts demonstrating how consumers really feel about AI, and what marketers can do to make them more comfortable with the evolving technology.