YouTube changes how it counts views: Videos now register a view immediately, weakening headline view counts as a measure of engagement.

In July 2026, we analyzed 5,630 ChatGPT responses across five automotive categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

31% of US adults say poor customer service while trying to resolve a problem is the most likely reason they would post publicly about a brand, more than double the 14% who would post about paying for expedited shipping that never showed up, according to a March survey from Radial.

News habits divide sharply by age: Younger audiences favor social discovery while older adults stick with TV, keeping channel strategy age-dependent.

Faster fulfillment is helping the retailer win more business from pros and DIY shoppers despite a sluggish housing market.

More cost-strapped motorists trim or drop coverage instead of comparing rates, prompting insurers to reassess retention strategies.

Prioritizing dietary preferences over flashy launches could strengthen loyalty, though slower innovation carries risks.

As the industry matures, BNPL providers need to turn one-off users into repeat customers.

Convincing consumers to download the plugin will be an uphill battle for a traditionally backend brand.

It’s testing whether its brand will be a reliable enough selling point in a sea of senior-focused insurance options.

TikTok influences how young investors act, making credible, engaging financial education an acquisition tool for banks.

AIG’s broad coverage gives it an edge, but bigger projects could test even its underwriting limits.

Whoop will offer advanced lab testing to more non-members, risking a low-margin standalone business if they don’t convert to wearable customers.

How weight loss brands get rated on quality, price, and customer experience is ultimately what could win patients over.

Audio and video options can extend sessions and ad inventory, but a TikTok-like feel could weaken its appeal.

Lower thresholds widen discovery, giving brands another way to vet partners beyond follower counts.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three biggest questions surrounding Spotify right now: Why is there a disconnect between Spotify’s ad-supported revenue and its ad-supported users? Will podcast advertising provide another wave of growth? Can Spotify generate meaningful supplementary revenue from its new “Reserved” ticketing service in partnership with Live Nation? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Editor Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.

Global out-of-home (OOH) ad revenues will hit $56 billion in 2026, up 56% from 2019, yet OOH's share of total media spending will sit at 5.1%, still below its 5.8% pre-pandemic peak, according to a July report from the World Out of Home Organization.