70% of US adults believe tariffs will lead to higher prices on food, electronics, and other goods, but only 26% are stocking up on items they think will cost more, according to a February 2025 survey from Ipsos.
TikTok videos over 60 seconds perform best, study finds: The shift requires advertisers to rethink their short-form video strategy to meet consumers where they are.
Advertisers have higher expectations for retail media networks: That’s fueling a wave of updates from Best Buy, Instacart, and DoorDash.
Affirm teams up with JPMorgan to expand BNPL reach: The partnership will help the fintech keep pace with Klarna and capitalize on growing demand for flexible payment options.
The USTR’s plan to impose steep fees for China-built commercial ships is “more of a threat than tariffs”: Carriers could face millions in charges for each US port call—costs that will be passed on to retailers and, eventually, consumers.
Retail reshuffling opens doors for discounters: As struggling chains retrench, value retailers seize prime locations to expand.
The option can help boost customer engagement and build its brand awareness among potential new customers
The fintech will immediately offer certain customers up to $500 in loans.
The airline is betting on cardholders believing its new rewards offset the cards’ higher annual fees
Self-pay patients can now get discounted Wegovy at retail pharmacies: It’s a smart play on the part of Novo Nordisk to make its GLP-1 available at pharmacies where most consumers still get their prescriptions. Will rival Eli Lilly follow suit?
23andMe files for bankruptcy: A sale could give the acquiring company access to 15 million people’s genetic data. 23andMe’s downfall is a reminder of the risks when tech companies collect sensitive health data and struggle to sufficiently protect it.
Consumers blame Insurers, pharma for the state of US healthcare: Both industries continue to face serious trust issues with consumers that marketing alone won’t fix.
Roblox has been popular with young game players for years. It brings in tens of millions of players every day. As more marketers explore activations on the platform, best practices are starting to take shape.
Infinite Reality’s $207 million buy revives Napster as a virtual concert hub where fans can watch shows, chat with artists, and buy merch—all inside immersive 3D spaces.
A possible $1 billion fine over its ad-free subscription model could reshape Meta’s business in Europe and push marketers toward less invasive targeting.
YouTube tops TV rankings: Nielsen’s February data shows YouTube capturing 11.6% of TV viewing, overtaking Disney and redefining the streaming landscape.
Meta may consider ad-free subscription offer for the UK: While the company settled a suit with a UK citizen, a similar offering in the EU has faced pushback.
Netflix wants to turn your TV into a game console: By ditching AAA ambitions and betting on casual, connected TV games controlled by phones, Netflix is playing the long game to capture Gen Z gamers.