Brands launch campaigns for Mental Health Awareness Month: From Kenneth Cole to Calm, brands are recognizing the value of mental health messaging.
Tapestry dismisses impact of tariffs on FY performance as “immaterial”: The Coach parent projected healthy growth as more Gen Zers and millennials pay full price for its bags.
Food delivery platforms are in expansion mode: DoorDash, Uber, Instacart, and Wonder are turning to acquisitions and new markets to maintain their momentum.
Nearly three-fourths of Gen Zers discover new media content on social media (72%) and on YouTube (71%), according to December 2024 data from Toluna, Coraly Partners, and Halford Media Advisory.
Consumers—especially Gen Z—are eager to spend on live events: Summer concert ticket sales are at record levels thanks to high-profile stadium tours and the strong appeal of live experiences.
Whether brands are aligning their product with comfort food, launching fragrances, or prioritizing scent in their retail spaces, marketers are embracing multisensory experiences as another way to stand out in the digital noise.
Brands redefine customer acquisition through tech partnerships: Retailers tap nontraditional channels to connect with new audiences in a challenging economy
53% of US Gen Z adults say they have, are, or will participate in an economic boycott—more than any other generation, per a March 2025 Harris Poll.
Understanding customers’ life stages and upcoming changes can help FIs improve marketing.
In its new study “Gen Z and the American Dream,” social and advertising agency Adolescent Content was surprised to draw similarities between Gen Z and Boomers—two generations often perceived as being at odds.
Despite new safeguards, Meta faces backlash after chatbots discussed sexual topics with teens, threatening trust among parents, regulators, brands, and the celebrities lending their voices.
81% of Gen Z and millennial consumers have switched brands in the past year, according to December 2024 data from Salesforce.
Hispanic consumers curb spending over immigration policy fears: Their discretionary purchases are falling sharply, hurting sales at Walmart and Constellation.
2 in 5 brands plan to scale back Pride engagement: The change results from mounting conservative pressure—but some brands are reaffirming commitment.
Gucci sales slid 25% in Q1: The brand’s struggles put parent company Kering in a tough spot as it attempts to navigate a slowdown in luxury goods spending.
Australia will exempt YouTube from its under-16 social media ban: The promise is receiving backlash from Meta and TikTok, and will require brands to adapt.
Snap resets its brand story: Grace Kao joins as CMO to lead a creative reinvention, following ad gains and rising interest in immersive media.
By offering genAI tools at no cost, tech giants are turning college campuses into battlegrounds for future market share and product loyalty
Discord facing lawsuit for allegedly harming minors: The case is far from the first time Discord and other platforms have faced similar scrutiny.