A landmark for AI-driven big data and analytics, the merger aims for advanced cybersecurity with genAI amid a surge in cybercrime losses.
Nvidia unveils its Blackwell AI platform: It showed off its latest AI hardware at a much-hyped conference, but investors always want more. Restrained pricing indicates growing competition.
Microsoft to hold an AI event ahead of Build: It wants its brand to be synonymous with AI PCs. We can expect that Apple will respond at WWDC in June.
Game studios turn to in-app advertising as purchase revenues fall: Unity report shows 26.7% growth in ad revenues, with simulation games leading.
AI-driven personalization is one of the top trends US digital retailers believe will impact their business this year. It’s tied with an increased focus on omnichannel tools like SMS, according to December 2023 data from Bolt.
LinkedIn's new thought leader ads enable content sponsorship beyond employees: The shrewd move leans into B2B marketing’s strengths.
Though the cumulative impact of online channels is undeniable, consumers are still most likely to learn about new brands and products from visiting stores.
The race to provide AI on 2 billion Apple devices could alter the industry’s balance of power. Apple leaning on Google for genAI echoes past deals in Search.
Microsoft’s business-focused social network is adding puzzles to boost engagement. Could LinkedIn’s Wordle moment take a toll on productivity?
OpenAI GPT Store users unhappy with their experience: They’re frustrated by a lack of support and money-making options and low engagement. OpenAI may be taking on too much.
Target wants a bigger piece of the retail media pie: The retailer aims to differentiate its retail media offerings to attract more advertisers' dollars.
Sony’s PS5 Pro coming this holiday season: The PS5 product line could see a slight sales bump this year, but competition and diminishing returns on performance could dull the outlook.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what finding products online will look like in 2025, if Target's new membership program can stack up against Amazon Prime and Walmart+, how ads on chatbots will change advertising, how to make stores more fun places to shop, what the world's first "ketchup insurance" offers, how Americans use dating apps, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf and Carina Perkins.
OpenAI sends a warning signal about ad industry jobs: In a recent statement, Sam Altman said the tech could replace 95% of marketing tasks, leading to employment issues.
What March Madness ad sales say about linear’s sports advantage: A fractured landscape for sports streaming gives traditional TV an edge, but threats loom.
Outpacing rivals, Apple acquires AI startups for genAI in products/services. Its vast Apple Silicon base now seeks AI enhancements to round out the ecosystem.
The company integrates genAI into its Fusion Cloud, enhancing marketing, sales, and CX. It’s aiming for an adoption boost by streamlining customer interactions and driving efficiency.
Websites are blocking OpenAI more than Google: Generative AI poses problems for websites to stay alive. But Google could roll out its AI search platform to keep them afloat.
While making up just 2% of US market share in their categories, the 97 companies on Bain’s Insurgent Brands 2024 list captured nearly 20% of incremental category growth last year, per the firm.