In today’s episode of The Banking & Payments Show podcast we talk about how financial services companies partner with creators on social media to reach younger audiences. In the ‘Headlines’ segment we examine the partnerships between banks and influencers by discussing the EMARKETER article, “How to make finfluencer partnerships work with a smaller marketing budget.” And in the ‘Story by Numbers’ segment, we shift the conversation to how many financial influencers there are on social media and the steps a bank needs to take to find the right finfluencer to partner with. Join the discussion with host, Rob Rubin, content creator and finfluencer, Taylor Mitchell, and analyst, Lauren Ashcraft.
Pinterest gets an Amazon bump, but the holiday is gray: A lower- than- expected Q4 forecast and heavy spending sent its stock tumbling.
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.
We explore how banks can best leverage popular platforms to reach potential customers.
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.
Canada’s and Australia’s recent restrictions raise stakes for ByteDance, challenging advertisers dependent on TikTok’s vast audience.
Now that the election outcome is certain, we explore how Trump’s proposed tariffs, big-business agenda, and media influence will affect key areas of digital marketing and advertising.
Trump spent less on social media and won anyway: An established political brand and shifting social landscape reduced the need to lean on social platforms.
Revolve continues upward trajectory: The fashion ecomm beat Q3 expectations, attributing its success to AI, influencer marketing, and strong international sales growth.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what could help Snapchat add users in North American again, what a “Simple Snapchat” app could do, and the potential impact of a new “Sponsored Snaps” ad format. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.
ByteDance’s non-China revenues grow 60%: TikTok’s ad and ecommerce prowess drive revenues despite regulatory headwinds in US and China.
“Sleepmaxxing” is the newest health fad to go viral on TikTok: The social media-inspired trend entails using a range of products, services, and gadgets to optimize one’s sleep. But some ideas have gone too far and are potentially harmful.
Meta, TikTok, Snap, and X intensify efforts to counter foreign influence and AI-driven deepfakes. Their ability to protect election integrity faces critical scrutiny.
Amazon grows ad revenues by 19% in Q3: Sports, shoppable ads, and live news bolster its appeal to advertisers.
Meta’s strong earnings have one dark spot: Slow user growth made investors flinch as competition for consumer attention peaks.
Reddit posts strong Q3 profit: Ad revenues surge 56%, though user engagement and global growth remain critical to long-term success.
The US ad industry is at a crossroads. Which path it takes will depend heavily on which candidate is elected.
The definition of open-source AI now requires transparent training data, giving Meta incentive to clarify what information it feeds Llama.
Gen Z is looking for “besties,” said speakers at ZCON, a conference featuring Gen Z speakers, creators, marketers, and business leaders. Speakers and attendees emphasized connections, personal branding on social media, platforms for networking, and more. Here are four takeaways from the event.