Roku reinvents its home screen: AI-driven redesign tailors CTV discovery and hands brands prime real estate before viewers press play.
What Meta’s latest social-media-addiction loss means: SCOTUS’ refusal to hear Meta’s appeal sets the stage for a paradigm shift.
On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards” (UMRAs) for May, including “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.
Taco Bell's app reached 17.2 million US unique visitors in March 2026, up from 14.8 million a year earlier and overtaking Domino's as the second most-visited fast food app behind McDonald's, according to a May 2026 Comscore report.
Traditional banks risk losing customer primacy without faster innovation.
The move will pressure banks to accelerate AI experimentation.
China rivalry and US headwinds dent earnings, even as Temu courts value seekers.
The retailer is codifying customer engagement benchmarks to ensure consistency and elevated guest experiences across stores.
From Abercrombie & Fitch to Walmart, margins tighten as demand cools.
Amazon turns Alexa into retail infrastructure: ASA on AWS lets brands deploy AI shopping agents in 60 days—trading speed for deeper Amazon ties.
Bilt’s viral mockumentary series demonstrates the merits of authentic, alternative social marketing strategies.
Climbing walls and curated assortments power sustained comp gains.
It’s slowing adoption of health tools that could help those 65+ more effectively manage their health.
Paramount-WBD merger tests regulators: DOJ appears receptive, yet state officials and 5,000 creatives warn of fewer jobs and pricier content.
YouTube auto-tags AI videos: Surprise AI labels may disrupt brands’ creator deals, even as data shows transparency can boost buyer confidence.
AI Digital debuts AI Creative Studio: New genAI tools promise scalable, TV-grade creative—but consumer skepticism clouds payoff.
DuckDuckGo gains from Google AI pivot: US iOS installs climbed 33% week over week as users sought search without mandatory genAI.
Dentsu lowers 2026 forecast: Global ad growth dips to 5% as geopolitical tensions cloud planning and spending confidence.