The deal, which also includes FIS’s purchase of Global Payment’s issuing business, redraws lines that had previously been blurring
Tariffs imperil beauty industry just as post-pandemic boom slows: Costs are expected to spike as duties hit key imports, leaving brands scrambling to maintain sales without alienating price-conscious buyers.
Abbott estimates millions in tariff costs, but may blunt some effects with $500 million investment in new US manufacturing: Pharma manufacturers currently under reprieve should pay attention to medtech industry effects and strategy shifts.
Trump says his drug pricing executive order will lower medication costs for Americans: But that could depend on how the Inflation Reduction Act’s “pill penalty” is addressed. The pharma industry is watching closely.
Health insurers’ digital tools lack basic capabilities: Medicare Advantage insurers must improve the digital experience since members can switch plans each year.
Over half (53%) of US video game players who mostly play story-driven, single player games say that advertising in games or game-related promotions has at least somewhat of an impact on their purchasing decisions, according to March data from CivicScience.
With limited transparency on causes, these failures remind users that platform dominance doesn’t guarantee stability or uninterrupted access.
With 65% participation and high multi-recipient sharing, Gen Z treats location sharing less like surveillance and more like a way to stay virtually present.
YouTube’s Shorts push favors quick hits over deep engagement, leaving influencers to balance reach with revenue in an uncertain ad economy.
DoubleVerify threatens to sue Check My Ads: The dispute highlights the need for advertisers to remain vigilant when choosing verification partners.
64% of teens said major tech companies like Google, Apple, and Meta don’t care about their mental health or well-being, and 62% don’t believe they will protect their safety at the expense of profit, according to a January 2025 Common Sense Media report.
Latest data from the Federal Reserve shows leading institutions based on consolidated assets.
Digital ad spend in Latin America is set to reach 56.4% of total ad spend in 2025, per EMARKETER’s forecast. As the region’s digital landscape matures, media quality, and performance are becoming top priorities for advertisers.
California sues to stop tariffs as legal challenges pile up: The state is arguing that Trump lacks the authority to implement the duties, which will cause significant harm to its economy.
HubSpot’s push for AI data privacy: HubSpot customers handled 90% of inquiries without human intervention while meeting strict privacy regulations.
Consumer spending surged in March: But the rapid decline in consumer sentiment and likely surge in inflation is sure to slow that momentum in the coming months.
Mercado Libre will grow its headcount by 33% this year to solidify Latin America ecommerce dominance: The company looks to strengthen its business in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina—its three largest markets.
GPT-4.1 undercuts rivals with easy-to-budget rates, turning advanced reasoning into the default, not the deluxe.
Meta defends past acquisitions in FTC trial: The case could force Instagram and WhatsApp divestitures, disrupting ad buying and reshaping tech merger norms.