New tools aim to cut friction and amplify creativity.
Bluesky chases Reddit’s formula: With users dwindling, it trades the public feed for niche forums and video in a crowded field.
InMobi and Scope3 have launched a sell-side AI agent, unlocking autonomous media buying across the mobile ecosystem.
Meta turns Reels into series: A new feature tests episodic Reels, aiming to convert scroll-by views into repeat visits and deeper ad value.
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss UK supermarket giant Tesco: its true superpower, its next big bet, and what it should cut—and keep—to maintain its position as the UK’s #1 retailer. Listen to the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Bill Fisher, and Senior Analyst Carina Lamb.
Local curation slashes publisher returns to 8% and fuels a 120-store expansion.
Security, reputation, and fees outrank mobile UX when choosing a bank, lifting BofA and Chase.
Gen X chatbot users (69%) outpaced both Gen Z (65%) and millennials (65%) in ramping AI chatbot use over the past 12-18 months, second only to Gen Alpha's 80%, according to a February 2026 Gracenote study.
Google AI Overviews remake the funnel: As post-purchase queries top 94%, brands should treat help docs as prime search real estate.
Google adds AI opt-out: UK regulators prompt a toggle letting publishers skip AI Overviews without hurting non-AI search rankings.
Meta widens teen guardrails: Global safety rollout and content caps aim to address legal blows and calm wary regulators.
X debuts React with Video: Vertical responses invite brand tie-ins through creators, yet declining US reach and trust issues temper marketer enthusiasm.
Half (50%) of US adults said they didn't notice any offers during their most recent restaurant purchase, compared with 46% in retail and 32% in groceries, according to a March 2026 PYMNTS Intelligence study conducted by FIS.
Six-figure households lift comps 2% as value hunting widens.
Low-key rollouts aim to dodge backlash without abandoning inclusivity.
Gen Z uses LLMs to find banks more than other generations do.
LinkedIn posts from digital health founders generate more engagement and AI citations than brand profiles, increasing visibility and discoverability beyond company pages.
A 10-year deal boosts the Chinese brand’s US ambitions.