"Severance" drives record Apple TV+ engagement: The streamer saw a 126% surge in new subscribers, proving the impact of high-quality original content.
Warren urges DOJ to investigate Disney’s Fubo acquisition over competition concerns: The senator warns the deal could eliminate a key streaming rival, raising prices and reducing consumer choice.
Spotify’s latest AI push gives independent authors a cost-effective way to create audiobooks, but AI narration’s emotional gap could turn some listeners away.
Hasbro and Mattel are diversifying their supply chains: While that should help mitigate the effects of US tariffs, the US economic policy could still dampen demand for toys.
Tech giants are restructuring to pour resources into AI, signaling leaner ad budgets and a growing reliance on automation-driven customer engagement
The $599 iPhone 16e is packed with power, but it could steal sales from the iPhone 16. If the cheaper model does it all, what’s left to justify the premium price?
Brands already know they should be working with creators with diversified platform presences. But there are other ways brands can take a forward-looking approach to working with creators, especially as the creator economy evolves beyond social platforms.
While 65% express discomfort with AI-generated ads, the same percentage expect brands to adopt the technology. This acknowledgement of AI's inevitability despite personal qualms suggests that the default consumer reaction is skeptical acceptance.
Amazon reevaluates social commerce ambitions with Inspire shutdown: The retailer is prioritizing Rufus and shoppable partnerships with TikTok and other platforms.
Google offers thousands in ad credits for Demand Gen: Advertisers are encouraged to use the tool as it undergoes changes, but there are many kinks to iron out.
AppLovin is setting its sights on ecommerce: Executives plan to attract spenders and grow revenues with a slew of ad product launches.
AI is popular in the workforce, but marketers should remain cautious: Despite massive adoption, overuse could still fracture consumer trust.
President Trump plans a 25% tariff on imported vehicles: The tariffs add to the growing challenges facing consumers.
As younger consumers grow increasingly comfortable with abstinence, and the non-alcoholic sector grows, brands and retailers should reconsider how to approach Dry January.
How can Spotify grow its advertiser appeal? The music platform must tread carefully to attract advertisers while retaining customers.
Its reporters are adopting AI tools to improve efficiency. Despite clear editorial guidelines, the move could fuel media mistrust and alienate readers.
Netflix sets record with 8.6% of TV viewing as sports fuel broadcast growth: While streaming dominated at 42.6% market share, NFL and college football content helped push broadcast TV up 5% in January.
The Washington Post backs out of six-figure “Fire Elon Musk” ad: The decision raises questions about when—or if—brands should weigh in on political issues.
NetEase lays off Marvel Rivals’ US-based team despite record success: The shooter hit 20 million downloads and $136M in revenue, representing broader industry volatility.
Less than a third of US consumers with a household income of more than $100,000 see fast food as a luxury, compared with 71% of consumers with an income of less than $30,000, according to April 2024 data from LendingTree.