Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Wayfair launch spring sales: Retailers are likely to lean on tentpole events to drive cost-conscious shoppers to spend.
It can help Google build brand loyalty among Gen Alpha and better compete with Apple Wallet
Temu parent PDD’s growth is slowing: The retailer is struggling to navigate sluggish domestic spending and external challenges to its business model.
Substack vies for video content: While video use on the platform is growing, Substack has a long way to go—and risks alienating its core base.
Unilever, Publicis emphasize AI: The companies are incorporating AI technology into their marketing efforts while maintaining a cautious approach that’s paying off.
Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity
BNPL credit reporting has been hotly debated, but Affirm argues it will help consumers build credit
With regulatory changes underway, it may be easier for fintechs to get banking charters.
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx changes pharmacy reimbursement model: It will pay pharmacies more to dispense brand-name drugs. But that’s not enough to thwart off the Trump administration’s heat on pharmacy benefit managers like Optum.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs aren’t worth their high price tag: A new study gives commercial and government insurers another reason to deny GLP-1 drug coverage.
Google’s AI Overviews for health will include people’s suggestions: It’s a recognition that consumers want to hear from their peers in addition to verified sources of medical information.
Discord expands ad offerings: The company is launching Video Quests for mobile in June 2025, incentivizing ad engagement with in-game rewards as it broadens its advertiser appeal beyond gaming.
Marketing beyond the screen: Studios are embracing cross-industry partnerships, with "A Minecraft Movie" leveraging gaming, beauty, and food brands to expand its audience reach and deepen fan engagement before its release.
Regulators are pushing back on its tweaks to search and app store policies, calling them insufficient. It will have to significantly alter its models to stay in the region.
AI-generated journalism arrives: Il Foglio’s all-AI newspaper edition showcases automation’s potential while raising ethical concerns about accuracy, credibility, and human oversight.
While Apple TV+ lost money, Services revenue hit $96.2 billion in 2024—showing Apple’s broader ecosystem is carrying the weight of its content ambitions.
Despite passing a major milestone, US subscriber growth is stalling, Streamers are pivoting to monetize superfans and squeeze more from premium users.