On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Microsoft putting ads in its AI-powered Bing Chat platform, the biggest pitfalls of companies using generative AI, and publishers' concerns about AI chatbots cutting readership. "In Other News," we talk about how much retail media networks are actually boosting the US ad market and which car manufacturers are leading the US electric vehicle (EV) race. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Gadjo Sevilla and Max Willens.
On today's episode, we break down everything there is to know about banking and the Gen Z demographic. In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss the article our analyst Tyler Brown published a few weeks ago about Greenlight, a neobank for kids, teens, and families. In “Story by Numbers,” the conversation revolves around why Gen Z is different from other generations and how banks need to cater to their mobile preferences. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” host Rob Rubin takes the position that in 10 years, there will be fewer than 500 consumer banks. Tune in to the conversation between Rubin and analysts Tyler Brown and Tiffani Montez.
On today's episode, we discuss how sports betting in the US became an overnight market and how many folks will own cryptocurrency going forward. "In Other News," we talk about Substack's new tweet-like feature "Notes" and how YouTube is pricing NFL Sunday Ticket. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Peter Newman and analyst Andrew Spink.
On today's episode, we discuss whether generative AI is actually coming for your job, how much customers really care about a company's values, whether there is a subscription divide among groups of people, whether audiobooks could be the next frontier for advertising, some karaoke facts, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Evelyn Mitchell and Max Willens and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
On today's episode, we discuss why advertisers aren't returning to Twitter, what the impact of the new blue check mark will be, and whether folks actually want to pay for social media. "In Other News," we talk about the potential of TikTok's sister app Lemon8 and what to make of TikTok's new "Series" feature. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we conduct a physical examination of the US retail space: what do our new forecasts tell us, which categories are leading the charge (or struggling), and how is the banking debacle weighing on consumers purchasing decisions? Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four symptoms to pay attention to over the coming months. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor.
On today's episode, we discuss early initiatives to integrate generative AI into healthcare, the ways in which ChatGPT in healthcare could become a huge liability, and how chatbots can boost patient engagement. "In Other News," we talk about how to turn bad reviews into positive change and how ChristianaCare's subscription primary care offering is a little bit different. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.
On today's episode, we discuss whether watching TV with other people ruins the potential of targeted connected TV (CTV) ads, who's winning the CTV advertising race, and how CTV stacks up against traditional TV ad spending. "In Other News," we talk about Netflix's road map for video games and what to make of its 1 million user milestone for its ad tier. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.
On today's episode, we discuss why brands should be thinking more about community; Apple rolling out its buy now, pay later offering; consumers' shipping priorities; H&M's new resale program; what in-store retail robots can do; facts about US national parks; and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, and analyst Blake Droesch.
On today's episode, we discuss the significance of GPT-4, calls for a pause on AI development, and what to make of ChatGPT being banned in Italy. "In Other News," we talk about whether 3D "holoportation" will catch on and why brands might need a digital avatar outside of the metaverse. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the preferred shopping channels for Gen Z shoppers, what gets teens to buy, and which innovations in payments will influence spending. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four brands that will have staying power with teens come 2025. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Blake Droesch.
On today's episode, we discuss why Apple and Amazon will be the two most consequential advertising companies for the rest of the decade, the ceiling on their streaming ambitions, and how their tech and health investments stack up. "In Other News," we talk about whether TikTok has been able to reassure advertisers after its recent government hearing and the Federal Trade Commission outlining how companies should communicate their environmental claims. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman.
On today's episode, we dive deeper into the banking debacle created by Silicon Valley Bank’s meltdown in order to see what the path forward will look like. In our “Headlines” segment, we discuss the challenges startups that banked at SVB are currently facing and how some existing banks are treading lightly with SVB’s former customers—while others are embracing them. In “Story by Numbers,” we turn the spotlight toward consumer trust in banks. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” we debate whether fintechs will need to operate in an environment with more regulatory scrutiny. Tune in to the conversation between host Rob Rubin and our analysts Tiffani Montez and Jenna McNamee. Listen and subscribe today.
On today's episode, we discuss how recent YouTube TV price hikes will affect subscriptions, whether streaming TV actually costs less than cable, and if a sports streaming hub is a viable product. "In Other News," we talk about what Roblox's new ad rules will do to the metaverse and why Walmart+, Walmart's membership program, is resonating with high-income shoppers. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
On today's episode, we discuss how the quality of life on the internet is changing, what to expect from Apple's imminent mixed reality headset, when the new primetime is, whether customers are too demanding or businesses aren't empathetic enough, how plane speeds have changed over time, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Max Willens.
On today's episode, we discuss the effect TikTok has had on social media, what time spent on the platform looks like, and the impact of its new screen time limit for children and teens. "In Other News," we talk about whether social apps are taking up a bigger or smaller share of Americans' time spent online and what Meta's AR and VR hardware road map looks like. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.
On today's episode, we're at Shoptalk 2023 discussing why influencers might be the key to unlocking livestream shopping, what folks on the floor are saying about generative AI in retail, and how one company plans to redefine the fulfillment experience. In our new "From the Shop Floor" segment, we bring you the best bits from the most interesting retail events. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and chief content officer Zia Daniell Wigder, live from this year's Shoptalk event.
On today's episode, we discuss why the US is considering a TikTok ban; where influencers, users, and advertisers will go if there is one; and how marketers can prepare. "In Other News," we talk about what Meta's latest job cuts say about the company and what its plans look like for a Twitter rival. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
On this special bonus episode of "The Banking & Payments Show," we take a step back from the Silicon Valley Bank debacle to explore what’s on the horizon for the banking industry. In our "Trouble and Opportunity" segment, we examine the lasting effects from the banking failure (e.g., more regulation) and consider the trends that may arise from this crisis (e.g., more neobanks). Tune in to the conversation between host Rob Rubin and our analyst Tiffani Montez to hear what the path forward will be after the meltdown.
On today’s episode, host Bill Fisher is joined by our analysts Paul Briggs and Man-Chung Cheung and forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood to talk about the TikTok bans currently in place around the world. They consider if the pressure building on TikTok in the US could fan out to other countries.