A federal judge has ruled that Google's search business is an illegal monopoly, marking a significant win for the U.S. government’s efforts to rein in big tech. The landmark decision found that Google abused its dominance by paying device makers billions annually to be the default search engine, stifling competition.
Ruling puts Google in DOJ’s crosshairs: A federal court’s decision that Google monopolizes search and ads leaves the DOJ weighing a breakup. Even if it happens, Google’s dominance is likely to endure.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss if ‘Just Walk Out’ technology will ever catch on at scale, how different generations respond to self-checkout, and what the next iteration of in-store payments will look like. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and David Morris.
In part two of this two-part podcast episode on the Google antitrust ruling, we discuss what this decision will actually mean for Google and which competitor is likely to benefit the most from whatever penalties get handed out. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, analyst Max Willens and vice president of content Paul Verna.
Nike’s Olympics efforts kicked off in April, with the brand launching new products, hosting in-person events with athletes like Jordan Chiles and Sha’Carri Richardson, and debuting a controversial ad campaign.
Key stat: The younger the consumer, the more likely they are to accept cookies if asked. More than half (57.6%) of US Gen Z consumers say they “often” or “always” accept cookie notifications, compared with 53.4% of millennials, 46.8% of gen X, and 36.0% of boomers, per a July 2024 EMARKETER survey.
Now is the time for brands to build relationships with Gen Alpha: The generation is worth over $28 billion in direct spending, with billions more indirectly.
When vice president Kamala Harris launched her presidential campaign in late July, she needed to quickly make a splash with voters. Social media, and TikTok in particular, was the ideal platform. “It's on TikTok where Kamala is really shining,” said our analyst Jasmine Enberg on a recent edition of the Behind the Numbers podcast. Here are three things to consider about Harris’s social media and campaign strategy.
In part one of this two-part podcast episode on the Google antitrust ruling, we discuss the reasons US district Judge Amit Mehta decided that Google’s search business constitutes an illegal monopoly and what penalties he is likely to dish out at a hearing in September. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, analyst Max Willens and vice president of content Paul Verna.
OpenAI's rumored search engine became a reality with its launch of SearchGPT this month. While it joins other AI search platforms like Perplexity and Arc Search, the scale of ChatGPT raises the question: Could this be the Google killer? It has a long way to go. Google has more than 90% of search engine users, according to June 2023 data from Similarweb.
Lowe’s looks to expand the reach of its retail media network: The home improvement retailer rebranded the service Lowe’s Media Network and plans to launch four new channels this year.
Successful creator campaigns on TikTok rely on partnering with creators who align well with the brand and consistently show love for its products. In 2024, US influencer marketing spend on TikTok is projected to reach $1.403 billion, per EMARKETER’s forecast. Brands that take a genuine approach to collaborating with creators ensure credibility, are more likely to connect with followers, and inspire purchases.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss standout data points from this year’s back-to-school season, creators' role in this shopping period, and what back-to-school is trying to tell us about this year's upcoming holidays. Listen to the conversation with our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sarah Marzano and Zak Stambor.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Google might present its third-party cookie opt-in to Chrome users, what cookie and cookieless traffic will look like in the future, and what the next move for marketers should be. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Average CMO tenure in 2023 at top US advertisers is three years and one month, 11 months lower than the average was about a decade ago, according to April 2024 data from Spencer Stuart.
Elon Musk's X sues GARM and affiliates: Decline in ad revenues sparks legal battle over alleged advertising boycott over brand safety issues.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what "Brat" means, the significance of the vice president of the United States Kamala Harris putting social media front and center of her campaign, if riding the "Brat" wave is replicable, and whether it might backfire. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg and vice president of content Paul Verna.
Adults worldwide access smartphones at a higher rate (98%) than children do (90%), per December 2023 data from Razorfish and GWI.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the likelihood of people using OpenAI's new SearchGPT, how much of a minefield dynamic pricing is, if its better for shoppers to have fewer choices, Harley Davidson waiting for customers to age in to the brand, how Olympic athletes are changing, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, and analysts Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Max Willens.