Big Tech tries cooperation, not combat, with EU regulators: Platforms are trying to adapt to new norms around data privacy and advertising.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss brands that are losing their edge, approaching the edge, on the edge, and over the edge—and how they got there. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four brands that came back from the edge, and how they did it. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Zak Stambor.
FTC sharpens tech oversight amid AI revolution: Big tech’s opaque algorithms pushed the FTC to create an Office of Technology to rein in the industry. Search wars pose a regulatory wildcard.
Budgeting app Money Lover went quiet after learning its APIs could be easily hacked. FIs must take steps to ensure they’re not next.
Highlighting benefits to regional and community banks can help shore up relationships as fraud concerns mount.
At an estimated $7 million for 30 seconds of airtime this year, Super Bowl ads were by far the priciest ad inventory anywhere.
The Trade Desk shows a way forward for advertising: Strong adoption of its Unified ID 2.0 solution led the company to strong Q4 earnings.
Instagram is shutting down its livestream shopping business: The move is the latest sign of US shoppers' disinterest in livestream commerce.
On today’s episode, we discuss ChatGPT, generative AI, and AI’s role in banking. In our “Headlines” segment, we examine if 2023 is really going to be the year of the chatbot in banking. In “Story by Numbers,” we reconcile two sets of data to find out how valuable chatbots really are and forecast how many people will consider using a bank chatbot this year. And in “For Argument’s Sake,” we debate new ideas that you may not have thought of when it comes to AI in banking and generative AI. Tune in to the conversation between our host Rob Rubin, analyst Eleni Digalaki, and Victor Chatenay, strategy and innovation manager at NatWest.
In 2023, US B2B spend on third-party marketing data will increase 3.2%, a slight slowdown from the past three years, according to our forecast. Next year, growth will rebound and spend will approach $4 billion.
Another delay for Apple’s mixed reality headset: It’s been working on the technology for its next big product since 2015, but now delays are due to software and hardware issues. How can Apple succeed at a time of economic upheaval?
Snapchat sees user bump amid economic headwinds: Company outlines the steps it’s taking to bolster direct-response ad performance.
On today's episode we discuss why Spotify was able to add so many new users recently, how a price increase might affect the company, and what to expect from its podcast investments. "In Other News," we talk about changes in podcast listening behavior and what Tubi's ceiling is. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
The up-and-coming shopping app Temu made waves with its Super Bowl ad debut this year, airing its 30-second spot with a cheery “Shop Like a Billionaire” tagline several times on Fox during and after the broadcast of the big game. Here’s what you need to know.
Banks know that Gen Z and Gen Alpha are the up-and-coming banking customers, and they’re offering numerous options to help teens and kids learn the ropes. We’re devoting this entire edition to an overview of the competitive landscape for FIs seeking to get these consumers while they’re young.
The bank wanted to introduce credit cards for its retail customers but gave up on the idea after shifting its strategy to weather economic headwinds.
Mobile app install ad spending spiked by 24.8% last year, far outpacing overall digital ad spending, which increased by just 12.5%.
Shopify delivered a stronger-than-expected Q4: But the company’s efforts to turn around its lackluster 2022 remain a work in progress due to the tough economic environment.
Though only available in limited preview, the new AI-powered Bing search engine received a thumbs-up from 71% of testers, Microsoft said in a blog released Thursday. In addition, there has been increased engagement in traditional search results as well as with the new chat feature.
Retailers start to test the waters of generative AI: While companies like Carrefour and Fanatics are using it to improve engagement, Amazon has concerns over data privacy.