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| JUL 25, 2022
Robot colleagues on the rise: As robots enter more industries, startups are developing systems for the bots to work collaboratively with humans. Economic turbulence will help and hinder the movement.
Article
| JUL 25, 2022
The most serious threat to Google’s ad tech dynasty is regulation. Google has been at the center of countless antitrust lawsuits worldwide, with governing bodies slowly forcing more balance in the advertising marketplace.
Report
| JUL 22, 2022
Google’s end of support for third-party cookies won’t happen until 2023 at the earliest, but the average publisher site now has more than five identifiers enabled on its inventory.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Starling posts a $44.1M profit as Varo Bank lays off 10% of its staff and plans to restructure.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Visa is reportedly in discussions to participate in Airlwallex’s Series E extension, which can help strengthen its card business and complement its cross-border payment efforts.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
For global brands like Airbnb and Volkswagen, building online communities offers a way to strengthen relationships with customers, advance product development, and drive business value.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Kristin O’Brien, general manager of the Brand Platform at LTK, spoke with Insider Intelligence about targeting Gen Z consumers, the prevalence of social commerce, and back-to-school trends.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Macy’s, Nordstrom bet on smaller stores as shoppers move away from malls: Department stores are taking a localized approach to reach more consumers and speed up fulfillment.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Big Tech is lobbying antitrust with big dollars: The biggest technology monoliths collectively spent twice as much as big pharma in lobbying and could gain the upper hand as Congress heads into fall recess
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
PLUS: We predict where Amazon is headed next
Audio
| JUL 22, 2022
On today's episode, we discuss Netflix choosing Microsoft to help with the streaming service's upcoming ad-supported tier, the need for a chief media officer, what to make of inflation still not slowing down, whether YouTube is the future of cable, whether customers will buy into in-car subscription services, an unpopular opinion about the term "influencer," what exactly a "black box" really is, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Dave Frankland, Evelyn Mitchell, and Max Willens.
Audio
| JUL 22, 2022
On today's episode, we discuss what to make of the new and improved loyalty program from Bed Bath & Beyond, what to keep in mind when thinking about personalization, gamification, and additional membership perks, and what the best loyalty program out there is. "In Other News," we talk about Walgreens associates refusing to sell over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives and the potential impact of a new touchless self-checkout option. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Patty Soltis.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
Elon Musk doesn’t own Twitter, but he partially owns its Q2 results: The Tesla CEO has been a headwind factoring into the platform's weak Q2 results.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
This year, for the first time, 5G phones will make up the majority, or 56%, of smartphone shipments worldwide. By the end of 2026, their share will grow to 76%. As 5G phones become ubiquitous, their average selling price will decrease by $168 over the next four years.
Article
| JUL 22, 2022
AI applications are becoming more common across functions including supply chain, product, and back office. Brands are using AI tools to generate deep customer insights, track supplier pricing, and more.
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| JUL 22, 2022
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| JUL 22, 2022
Report
| JUL 21, 2022
Beyond just advertising, Alphabet’s tech touches nearly everything. This report looks at 23 of its most important business areas, examining their maturity, disruption of the market, leverage over partners, integration with other products, and five-year outlook.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
Paving the path to the metaverse: Unprecedented interest in the emerging metaverse might cool if the tech industry can’t sustain momentum on innovation and public enthusiasm during the downturn.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
Amazon, Twitter, and HBO Max are all dealing with fraud: Spam and fakery are affecting multiple facets of the digital economy.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
An end to password authentication: Poor password security resulted in $52B in losses in 2021. There’s an opportunity to compete in the passwordless authentication market.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
The CFPB is reportedly planning new rules to stamp out P2P payment fraud.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022
LGBT+ population grows in US but sees threats: Despite its increased numbers, this demographic group faces significant barriers to well-being and economic security.
Article
| JUL 21, 2022