With no protections in place, users are vulnerable to widespread data harvesting, highlighting the need for stricter privacy laws.

Despite allowing cross-posting between Instagram and Threads, Meta’s lack of a clear messaging system for Threads reveals ongoing confusion about the apps’ integration.

Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm aim for mass appeal with AI smart glasses: Streamlined genAI eyewear offers a stylish alternative to clunky headsets and expensive standalone devices.

Instagram shoppers and millennials are top spenders. TikTok shoppers buy most frequently. Gen Z has mixed habits on Facebook and Pinterest.

Influencers face uncertainty amid potential TikTok ban: Most creators have backup plans and are seeing increased engagement on other platforms, with Facebook and Instagram as top alternatives.

US ad market grows 14% YoY in July: While spending continues, the industry remains cautious amid economic uncertainties and election-year volatility.

A controversial “active listening” targeting method reinforces privacy needs: Cox Media Group’s proposal reignited concerns about the ethical boundaries of ad targeting.

Voice assistant adoption continues to grow, but the pace has slowed. Gen Z and seniors are key growth drivers, while smartphones and smart speakers remain central to the ecosystem as innovation and fresh competition shake up the sector.

Meta will nab a far bigger share of US digital ad spend (21.3%) than YouTube (5.6%) or Netflix (0.3%) this year, despite accounting for a nearly equal share of US time spent with digital, according to our June 2024 forecast.

This is the first installment of our quarterly “Ad Spending Benchmarks” series, which helps ad buyers and sellers calibrate their spending and revenue mix against the market.

This is the first installment of our quarterly “Ad Spending Benchmarks” series, which helps ad buyers and sellers calibrate their spending and revenue mix against the market.

Tech’s Big Five (including Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple) have all upped mentions of AI during their 2024 earnings calls compared with two years prior, according to company releases.

This report compares our 2024 US ad spending and time spent with media forecasts. It identifies incongruities between how marketers are spending ad dollars and where consumers are spending their time.

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.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Meta has been able to sustainably grow revenue again, whether or not it can actually be “the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of the year”, and what is atop the Meta threats list. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and vice president and analyst Jasmine Enberg.

Young people are on Marketplace and Groups: The challenge for Meta is to direct those users to more monetizable areas of the app.

Strong Q2 performance highlights Meta's resilience: Revenue and user growth indicate the social media giant’s robust health.

Microsoft reports strong Q4 FY24 results with 19% surge in search and ads: The company’s next challenge will be to prove its AI investments can fuel continued growth.

Retailers must continually test and adapt their strategies to find what resonates with consumers ahead of the holidays. An extended holiday season requires a dynamic approach to promotions, while brands aiming to reach Gen Z should use creators and video ads. Here are three pieces of advice on a successful holiday ad campaign from Meta and two of its advertising partners, ​​Ogee Beauty and AS Beauty.

Last week, EssilorLuxottica, parent company of Ray-Ban and other eyewear brands, announced the acquisition of streetwear brand Supreme from VF Corporation. It’s a strange move for EssilorLuxottica.