Demographics

People trust their gut, but AI doesn’t have one: Executives are guarded about AI adoption for high-level use. There’s a path forward, but given the risks, C-suite caution is wise.

In the US, higher-income millennials are more likely to own cryptocurrency than their lower-earning peers. Some 61% of those making at least six figures per year own crypto, while just 25% of those earning less than $50,000 hold Bitcoin or the like. Gender plays a role as well—half of millennial men hold these digital currencies, while only one-fifth of women in that age group do so.

L’Oréal’s data-driven marketing enables personalization so consumers can explore their unique beauty. Hear from L’Oréal’s chief digital and marketing officer about how the company is effectively using multichannel marketing to enhance engagement, drive conversion, and create consumer loyalty.

A $1 billion dollar endorsement market: The Name, Image, and Likeness market for NCAA stars is heating up, and brands are taking note of this nascent opportunity.

Gen Z is getting older and steadily moving toward becoming the most digitally connected generation. In 2024, US Gen Zers will surpass millennials in regular internet use, and they'll do the same with smartphone penetration in 2026.

As buy now, pay later becomes a common consumer practice, Klarna has its sights set on expanding its services beyond online commerce. Hear from Klarna’s CMO about how its payment platform has turned into a growth partner for merchants and retailers.

Everyone’s concerned about children’s privacy and safety on social media: As more consumers demand that social platforms be scrutinized, a case against TikTok’s handling of children's private data proceeds.

Companies need to innovate to attract and retain IT talent: The Great Resignation has hammered the tech industry as a shortage of qualified workers and rise in competition for talent come to a head.

Lululemon doubles down on women consumers with new footwear line: As shoppers continue to gravitate toward athleisure and performance wear, retailers are looking to outfit them from head to toe.

TikTok is the latest platform at odds with regulators over data privacy: A class-action lawsuit alleges the platform misused underage users’ data.

UK generations exhibit differing digital behaviors: Report finds heartier use of technologies among younger age groups, but older cohorts represent the most attractive revenue stream for brands.

Gen Z and millennial shoppers drive luxury sales growth: As their consumer base grows younger, brands are under pressure to prove their eco-friendly credentials and invest in virtual experiences.

Insider Intelligence spoke with David Sykes, head of Klarna’s North America division.

Levi, Estée Lauder executive departures demonstrate the complicated relationship between corporate and personal branding: Where does one end and the other begin?

Investors—and shoppers—appreciate diversity in grocery: Specialty grocer Weee! raises $425 million to further its expansion into underserved markets.

Digital habits were supercharged through the pandemic. For those who had been around digital for much of their lives, however, the suddenly crowded digital ecosystem became a smorgasbord for them to snack on. And younger, more digital generations appear to be quite picky.

TelevisaUnivision’s new streaming brands are bullish on foreign language content: The media giant is catering to an underserved Spanish-speaking audience.

Facing slowdown in Chromebook sales, Google looks to bring old hardware back to life: The bold strategy to convert outdated Macs and PCs into Chrome OS devices can multiply its market share.

Shutterfly has a younger consumer demographic in view: Online photo pioneer sees connecting with Gen Z shoppers as key to growth.