On today's episode, we discuss innovations in connected TV (CTV) and the outlook for next year. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of recent price hikes for streaming platforms and YouTube launching Primetime Channels. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna and Michael Hopkins, vice president of go to market at MNTN.
Global digital video ad revenues will top $360 billion in 2027, according to Omdia. That’s up more than $170 billion from this year. By contrast, video subscription revenues will rise about $30 billion over that period and remain below $120 billion in 2027.
Good deals drove consumers to spend big on Cyber Monday: US retail ecommerce sales may hit a record $11.3 billion—5.8% more than last year, per Adobe Analytics data.
Changing channels: Advertisers adjust their approach to TV as linear viewership falls and video-on-demand takes different forms.
There’s evidence that automation is coming for our jobs: MIT research shows how automation has reduced workers’ wages over the past 40 years. Expect a future workforce of automation managers.
A surprisingly strong start to the Cyber Five: Steep discounts drove record sales on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, as US consumers flocked to stores as well as ecommerce sites and apps over the holiday weekend.
The FCA has cautioned that trading apps’ gamification can lead to “gambling-like behaviors” in amateur investors.
With regulators cracking down, the ABA offers three strategies to help FIs stay within the lines.
The etailer is offering signup bonuses on its cards and other incentives to ensure payments volume stays within the company.
Retailers' Q3 earnings show signs of optimism ahead of the holiday season: Foot Locker, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, and American Eagle each beat expectations as shoppers continue to spend.
In 2002, Comscore noticed a spike in online sales the Monday after Thanksgiving, a phenomenon we now know as Cyber Monday. Our analyst Andrew Lipsman and Dan Hess, formerly of Comscore and now at The NPD Group, share four facts about the retail holiday.
On today's episode, we discuss why TikTok downgraded its revenue expectations, what concerns us the most about the company, and how big of a digital ad player it can actually become. "In Other News," we talk about YouTube letting folks buy products in Shorts and whether people want to buy things in WhatsApp messages. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.
Retail ecommerce sales in Latin America were slower than expected during the first nine months of 2022: We break down why as well as which companies saw declines versus those that fared well.
Just under 2% of the US population will drive an electric car next year, for a total of 5.4 million drivers, per our forecast. By contrast, more than half the population, or 151.4 million people, will drive a connected car in 2023.
Cleveland Clinic charges for patient-provider messaging: We unpack the health system’s controversial move and examine if other provider organizations could follow suit.
Mobile duopoly under scrutiny: Apple and Google own the platforms, mobile devices, operating systems, app stores, and browsers. UK regulators are preparing to enact more stringent regulations.
Marketers adjust goals in uncertain economy: Most senior leaders see value of social media and online video, survey shows.
SMEs are projected to be the biggest growth area for insurance aggregators globally through 2031.
Amazon has a customer satisfaction problem: Shoppers complain of delayed deliveries, poor customer service, and irrelevant search results, dragging its satisfaction rating to a record low.
The firm is piloting a process that lets prospective cardholders apply with only a soft credit check.