Paramount’s Q3 results reflect strong streaming growth: To attain 3.5 million new subscribers and $49 million in DTC profit, it’s leveraged cost cutting and content innovation to balance revenue pressures from traditional TV.
‘Star Wars’ is coming back for another trilogy: Disney is likely to spend heavily, and a pipeline to streaming could bolster Disney+ revenues.
The pivot to streaming won’t include everyone: Millions of consumers will remain without streaming in coming years. Here’s how brands can reach them.
Trump’s proposed tariffs could add to luxury’s troubles: The move would curb US consumers’ buying power and potentially dampen Chinese consumer sentiment further.
Generative AI lands above phishing as a major threat, with leaders urging stronger safeguards and testing by humans.
US travel industry digital ad spend will grow by 8.9% this year and 7.9% next year, per our forecast, representing a slow down after years of double-digit growth.
Commerce media networks are expanding beyond retail into new verticals like travel and financial services, creating opportunities for targeted advertising using first-party purchase data. The key to growth will be achieving a delicate balance, and engaging—rather than alienating—consumers.
Leisure travel demand ticks up ahead of the holiday season: Airbnb, Expedia, and Booking expect reservations to accelerate in Q4.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Meta’s new AI search initiative, what the 2023 “year of efficiency” has meant for 2024, and what to make of Threads at this point. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.
Firms must plan for regulatory changes across areas like BNPL, open banking, crypto, and credit cards
We explore how banks can best leverage popular platforms to reach potential customers.
Google defends against DOJ claims of ad monopoly: The giant emphasizes publisher choice and competitive ad exchanges amid trial scrutiny.
The inquiry could lead to yet another antitrust case against the payment networks
Meta and Roblox show how teen safety has become a priority: A year of heavy scrutiny from regulators has prompted similar platforms to overhaul protections.
Nextdoor q3 earnings highlight growth in ad revenues and active users: "Next" initiative drives platform evolution with focus on in-community connections.
The capability should help boost Pix’s in-store volume, serving as a roadmap for the US’s FedNow to boost retail adoption
US beauty demand is normalizing as price sensitivities creep into purchasing behavior: That’s good news for e.l.f. Beauty but an added struggle for Coty and Estée Lauder, for which China remains a hurdle.
OpenNotes, Abridge partner to enhance AI-generated visit summaries: Providing patients with easier-to-understand summaries could reduce the time clinicians spend responding to patients.