Google announced that it will not complete third-party deprecation during the second half of Q4 2024 as originally planned.
Google will miss 2024 cookie deprecation deadline: After UK regulator and ad industry pushback, advertisers get more time to test solutions.
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.
The decision aims to enhance job mobility and spur innovation but faces opposition from businesses and potential legal delays.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Regional banks are holding out for lower interest rates to spur loan demand and alleviate deposit costs.
UK regulators could force Google to delay Privacy Sandbox: An internal report found that Privacy Sandbox doesn’t hold up to regulatory standards, dealing a blow to its rollout.
Some 47% of Gen Zers favor brands and companies that support sustainability, according to March 2023 data from ISCS and Big Village. Here’s a closer look at how brands and marketers are focusing on sustainability in 2024.
The cookieless advertising race is heating up: GroupM and PubMatic are offering privacy-oriented inventory ahead of the end of cookies.
Meta raises AI stakes: Meta AI has a competitive advantage over ChatGPT in potential distribution and could eventually provide new surfaces to serve ads.
Netflix dispels rumors of reduced film output, pledges diversified 2024 content lineup: Co-CEO Sarandos outlines strategy, including AI and live events.
Sam Altman’s $7 trillion AI plan might actually happen: The massive undertaking might not be as far-fetched as some thought. Investors are showing interest, and the US government is taking note.
It’s challenging the US divestiture law, citing First Amendment rights, as it faces a potential ban that could push users to rival platforms. Read online