Investors are concerned over hardware delays, but Nvidia’s GPUs are set to solidify its lead in the AI market despite rising competition and DOJ scrutiny.
The European Court of Justice ruled that Meta and other platforms can’t use sensitive personal data for ads, a move that challenges current adtech business models.
Amazon still hasn’t figured out the right formula for physical retail: The retail giant closes three of its Amazon Go convenience stores, leaving it with just 17 nationwide.
Over three quarters (78%) of US consumers say they’re likely to return packages to a convenient, attended location inside, according to a June 2024 survey from Narvar. Nearly as many (71%) would use home pickup for their returns at a time they select.
“[Last-click attribution is] the devil marketers know,” said EMARKETER’s vice president of content Paul Verna. “It falls well short of representing what’s really going on.” Because it doesn’t paint a full picture, it doesn’t accurately reflect marketing’s impact on conversions.
Consumers plan to return to malls this holiday season, shop more in-person: Mall visits are expected to rise 18%, which is good news for department stores—although Amazon, Walmart, and Target remain top destinations.
A new report found that having the best mobile banking app isn’t enough to retain these digital natives.
The payment network is going all in on stablecoins despite limited usage. Leaning into business and commercial payments can help the crypto asset take off.
This feature will help Venmo catch up to other P2P apps and bring in more frequent users.
Prime Video ad loads will increase next year, increasing competition: Advertisers can expect higher ad loads across streaming services and lower CPMs as a result.
Thousands of users saw $0 balances or couldn’t access accounts. With no clear explanation from BofA, the bank risks losing customers.
Made for advertising sites still claim 13% of programmatic ad spend: Despite major efforts from exchanges, the MFA problem still hasn’t been solved.
Social media becomes engine for big buys: Platforms’ role in expensive transactions like travel and cars is rising.
B2B ad spending sees a strong rebound: LinkedIn leads, with finance and retail sectors boosting growth.
Sweater weather has arrived, meaning pumpkin spice-flavored everything will flood retail shelves. But consumers’ price consciousness could make it difficult for retailers to encourage spending on discretionary purchases. That’s why Amazon, Target, and Albertsons are expanding their private label brands, leaning on fun, seasonal flavors and small indulgences to get consumers to splurge beyond their normal groceries.
Blue Shield of California negotiates for cheaper version of biosimilar: This is the first time a health insurer has used this approach to bring a Humira biosimilar to market, circumventing pharmacy benefit managers entirely.
Eli Lilly’s GLP-1 medication shortage ends: The host of players who offer compounded versions of the blockbuster drugs don’t have to worry—yet.