Banks have an opportunity to build trust by recommending relevant products and engaging on social media.
ChatGPT gets too friendly, OpenAI hits undo: The GPT-4o update turned ChatGPT into a sycophant, prompting OpenAI to reverse course and raising new concerns about rushed genAI development.
Shein considers restructuring to minimize tariff, de minimis impact: But any move to shift production out of China could provoke Beijing’s ire—and derail its long-awaited IPO.
Etsy expects to benefit as tariffs hit competitors: A sizable domestic seller base and growing ad business offer protection, but declining consumer and business sentiment could still sting.
It can remember customers across chats and make personalized recommendations.
By automating reservations, triaging inquiries, and personalizing responses, Yelp is betting that smarter services will keep businesses paying and users engaged.
Snap earnings paint a grim picture for 2025: While revenues were up, the company pulled its guidance and lost 1 million users.
Understanding customers’ life stages and upcoming changes can help FIs improve marketing.
Lakota Federal Credit Union introduced a mobile banking unit so remote tribal members can participate.
This might improve customer loyalty and satisfaction.
Weakening demand hits QSR same-store sales: Starbucks, Chipotle, and Pizza Hut are among the chains reporting a slowdown as consumers pull back.
53% of US Gen Z adults say they have, are, or will participate in an economic boycott—more than any other generation, per a March 2025 Harris Poll.
Brands redefine customer acquisition through tech partnerships: Retailers tap nontraditional channels to connect with new audiences in a challenging economy
Digital video ad spend will increase 14% in 2025: The IAB findings highlight advertisers’ confidence in digital video as a valuable opportunity to meet goals.
Tariffs cast a shadow over consumer spending in Q1: Growth slowed from 4.0% in Q4 to just 1.8% in Q1 as households sharply cut back on goods.
New tariffs will create ripple effects across retail—and returns will be no exception. With US retail returns predicted to exceed $1 trillion this year, according to a December 2024 EMARKETER forecast, the pressure is on retailers to adapt.
Pushing out contractors to prioritize automation could save costs but risks alienating users, hurting team morale, and compromising content quality in the short term.