US consumers overwhelmed by marketing content: 40% unsubscribe weekly, driven by frequent messaging and privacy concerns, raising questions about responsible data practices.
Temu, Pinduoduo anger Chinese sellers as push for lower prices and generous returns policies eat away at profits: That could complicate the former’s efforts to win over US merchants
Instacart expands Caper Cart ad opportunities to capitalize on in-store retail media demand: The company joins Ahold Delhaize in beefing up its offerings to give CPG advertisers more ways to reach shoppers.
Democratic lawmakers demand CPG companies stop engaging in shrinkflation: While the practice helped boost companies’ bottom lines, it carries a significant cost.
Walmart is unlikely to put Vizio data behind closed doors: A renewed measurement deal with Comscore could assuage concerns about signal loss.
Steinlauf steps down from WBD amid streaming pivot: His departure marks a key moment for Warner Bros. Discovery as it navigates the decline of linear TV and increasing competition in streaming.
Charter Spectrum now offers $65 worth of streaming services: While easy access to alternatives could accelerate churn, pay TV has little choice.
Luxury ecommerce is a tough place to play: That’s why Cartier owner Richemont is selling Yoox Net-A-Porter to Mytheresa—one of the few platforms that has found sustained success.
Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses can record and identify individuals, feeding AI models, but concerns grow over covert use and lack of transparency in public spaces.
As AI search tools like Perplexity drive massive referral traffic to sites like Forbes and The New York Times, publishers struggle with crawlers ignoring web-scraping blocks.
Some 44% of US executives have invested in responsible AI practices to holistically manage the risks involved with using the technology, according to an August 2024 report by PwC.
Amazon and Google are enhancing their visual search tools as consumers seek more seamless, intuitive ways to search for products online.
Facing increased pressure to achieve profitability, streaming services continue to raise prices and offer bundles. The hope is that bundles will limit subscription cancellations and attract new subscribers.
We expect Cyber Five retail ecommerce sales to grow 5.6% this year: A strong US economy bodes well for that crucial stretch, as well as the broader holiday season.
Though still in draft form, the new framework can help banks navigate the next steps for safely incorporating the technology.
B2B payments are fast becoming the biggest opportunity for stablecoins to gain traction—now PayPal has to convince everyone else.
As these solutions gain traction, the line between debit and credit is blurring.
YouTube lengthens Shorts video limit to 3 minutes: The platform is trying to aligning with competitors like TikTok and Instagram to offer more flexibility to creators and advertisers alike.
Google and Amazon enhance visual search capabilities to speed up the path to purchase: As more shoppers rely on the tool, both companies see an opportunity to make the shopping experience faster, simpler, and more relevant.