On today's episode, we discuss how concerned we should be about Netflix's slow start to the year, which activities people will do at home versus in-person (if both were safe and possible), how TikTok can convince people to buy things on its platform, details about a Twitter Blue subscription service, whether a travel recovery already happened, some interesting facts about 'Forrest Gump,' and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, forecasting analyst Peter Vahle, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch.
For consumers, AR is increasingly important: Snapchat and Publicis Media released findings spanning use, interest, and future outlook of AR experiences and brand opportunities.
On today's episode, we discuss whether a federal privacy law is still expected this year, some case studies of how companies are building trust in emerging technologies through privacy, and some best practices on how to differentiate on privacy. We then talk about major retailers' Q1 earnings, why Google is opening a brick-and-mortar store, and whether kids being able to shop online by themselves will catch on. Tune in to the discussion with Insider Intelligence senior analyst Sara M. Watson and analyst Daniel Keyes.
Washington’s attorney general filed a complaint regarding Amazon’s pricing policy for third-party sellers, potentially opening the door for other platforms to compete with Amazon’s prices.
Apple and PayPal hinted at future plans for crypto payments, but concerns surrounding regulations and crypto’s volatility could dampen development.
Amazon's antitrust debut: DC's lawsuit marks the company's first formal complaint by the US government—but with several probes ongoing and with Amazon continuing its rapid expansion, more suits are certain to come soon.
Delivery logistics are deterring shoppers
Creators have never been hotter: Social platforms want them, and marketers want to work with them. The creator economy is offering up new or improved opportunities for creators to make money outside of brand partnerships. So, where does that leave brands?
An iOS app update reportedly contains language about two forthcoming bank accounts from Square—which, if true, put it ahead of the competition.
A BitPay study found US consumers are increasingly interested in making purchases with cryptos, creating a growth opportunity for payment providers in the space.