New rules increased fraud prevention and established UPI ATMs, which will help boost UPI’s utility and use
India’s CBDC setbacks suggest the digital euro will have to overcome many hurdles
US digital media consumption and consumer spending growth are at a standstill. “It's just getting really competitive to reach today's consumers,” our analyst Jeremy Goldman said on an episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Daily” podcast. Here’s what advertisers need to know about the latest trends in digital, including fierce competition for ad dollars to ecommerce having room to grow.
45% of US retailers are planning a change to their contextual marketing strategies, which include sending SMS and emails to customers in-store, according to October 2023 Retail Systems Research data.
Instacart will show ads on its smart shopping carts: The company sees a significant opportunity to capture a sizable share of the fast-growing in-store retail media market.
It was a happy holiday season for several retailers: Lululemon, Abercrombie & Fitch, Crocs, and Pandora are among the companies that beat expectations over the final months of 2023.
European consumers cut spending in the lead-up to Christmas: But sentiment is ticking up as inflation eases.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to expect in 2024, whether Google's new AI search tool will destroy traffic, a new self-checkout machine, loyalty in the age of the "zero consumer," if everyone will soon be creating digital clones of themselves, roads that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
Users say they were pushed to top up gift cards more than they wanted to. It’s an issue that’s much larger than Starbucks
We look at the trends that will sustain that growth into 2024
While the frequency of these payments is limited, consumers may finally be ready to modernize their bill payments
Hollywood strikes are a red-letter event for video advertising: Unable to cut labor costs, streamers will likely double down on ad-supported subscription tiers.
McDonald’s and Starbucks face blowback over war-linked controversies: Consumers’ misconceptions over companies’ positions are the latest challenge for large brands to navigate.
Constellation Brands’ beer portfolio is hitting the right notes: But the company’s wine and spirits brands face stiff headwinds.
Amazon’s speedy delivery options won over procrastinating holiday shoppers: The retailer captured nearly one-third of online orders in the two weeks leading up to Christmas.
Our analysts have already made their big predictions for the year ahead, but the newsletter team has a few more to add to the list. As Amazon hits the gas on grocery, it may use its Amazon Fresh stores for fulfillment. Plus, we think beauty will get personal, Amazon could give digitally native brands a helping hand, and a healing economy could spell trouble for discount stores.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the biggest trend of 2024 will be when it comes to how consumers will spend their time—and money—and what the biggest opportunities for advertisers will be as a result. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and vice president of Briefings Jennifer Pearson.
Gen Z spends the most time on social media. Gen Zers ages 18 to 24 spend more time on Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat than any other age group, according to our forecast. These platforms become community spaces where they interact beyond simple messaging: They share memes and new interests, video chat, and collaborate on content.
Walmart deepens metaverse presence with Unity partnership: The retailer is expanding access to its commerce APIs to allow developers to sell physical items within virtual experiences.
Deal-seeking shoppers spent $222.1 billion online this holiday season: Elevated discounts drove spending across the electronics, apparel, furniture, and toy categories.