The Ulta and Target partnership may not last: Ulta is pausing its expansion of Target shop-in-shops this year as it looks to “unlock value” from its existing locations.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main reasons YouTube is the most watched platform on TVs, how “Planet YouTube’s” gravitational pull is disrupting other media types, and what the biggest threat to its dominance is. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Principal Analyst Bill Fisher for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
“A Minecraft Movie” exceeds box office expectations: The release comes at a much-needed time for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Microsoft’s AI assistant now handles bookings, shopping, and podcast creation, aiming to close the gap with ChatGPT by delivering real utility, not just enterprise hype.
Apparel brands and manufacturers fear hit from Trump tariffs: The duties will disproportionately affect the industry, as 97% of the apparel and shoes sold in the US is imported from countries like China and Vietnam.
Most CEOs expect a recession and inflation: US consumers face significant uncertainty ahead, prompting them to pull back and focus spending on essentials.
Prada’s Versace deal comes at a difficult time for the luxury industry: Tariffs are threatening brands’ access to US consumers, while recession fears could trigger more conservative tastes.
With experts bullish on AI’s potential and the public wary, companies must prove usefulness to close the confidence divide.
Meta enters the next-gen model arena with high-performing tools and questionable benchmarking practices, forcing marketers to vet solutions amid a haze of hype.
Off-site retail media ad spend will grow 42.1% in 2025, almost three times as much as on-site, according to our November 2024 forecast.
The impacts of the Trump Administration’s new tariffs are already rippling through global supply chains and consumer markets. "US retailers should be dusting off their inflation playbooks and brace for erratic shifts in spending patterns," warned our analyst Blake Droesch.
When you think of tax season, gaming or dating probably don’t come to mind. But for H&R Block, flipping that narrative is part of a larger strategy to meet the next generation of taxpayers exactly where they are—whether it’s in a virtual mansion on Roblox or swiping right on Tinder.
Trump’s tariffs fuel ad industry pullback: Marketers are cutting budgets and ad growth projections fall sharply as inflation and trade uncertainty rise.
The end of de minimis is nigh: The rule that fueled the rise of Temu and Shein is set to end on May 2.
Worsening economic conditions will be felt deeply by issuers if the tariffs remain in their current form
A popular influencer has recommended drastic changes in daily spending.
Vimeo Streaming empowers creators with subscription tools: The platform helps monetize video content through branded apps, AI tools, and flexible pricing.
3 in 4 shoppers switched brands in the past year: More retailers are looking to rewards programs to encourage loyalty amid macroeconomic headwinds.
Leaning on non-card revenue can help the network maintain its momentum even if shaky economic conditions lead to slower consumer spending