The news: A majority of GLP-1 weight loss drug consumers are now staying on the medications for more than a year, per an annual Prime Therapeutics analysis. The Prime study includes 5,780 people via healthcare claims over three years; the mean age was 47 and 80% were women. The final word: Adherence rates longer than a year validates the idea that prescription weight loss GLP-1s, and newer drugs on the way, are here to stay as chronic disease treatments. It shifts typical weight loss marketing from cyclical—keep your New Year’s resolution or lose weight for your wedding—to medical and consistent.
Consumers aren’t just looking for deals—they’re looking for brands they can trust. Nearly 80% of consumers say they’d be more likely to try a new retailer if it appeared in their bank’s rewards program, according to a new report from Ä¢¹½AV and Chase Media Solutions.
In today’s episode, we talk about how to be both a product-led organization and a customer-centric one, what fintechs are doing that keeps them closer to customers, and how banks can rethink the customer journey around financial life stages. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, Analyst Lauren Ashcraft, and Principal Analyst Tiffani Montez.
Delinquencies for both student loans and credit cards could worsen as borrowers contend with more obligations
In today’s episode, we talk about how much debt consumers have, which buckets it lives in, and the likelihood of a ‘debt jubilee’. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco.
A recent survey reveals many may regret their decision to incur student debt.
The CFPB will reportedly ask a federal court to vacate the rule—side-stepping the lengthy rescinding process and setting back open banking indefinitely.
Funding hit a two-year high, but the concentration among megarounds points to deeper problems in the startup funding space
But its megadeal with Worldpay and FIS will transform its business and expand its revenue opportunities
The agency wants to rework the rules to address banks' concerns. We look at what it would mean for open banking adoption in the US.
A new type of tax-advantage account making its way through Congress could be a chance for banks to attract and retain customers.
Payment providers are investing in AI to help streamline and personalize both the merchant and customer experiences
The personalized rewards offering will help the credit card stand out against other no-annual-fee credit cards
It wants to become a one-stop shop for businesses and consumers alike
Banks have an opportunity to build trust by recommending relevant products and engaging on social media.
Many retailers in Latin America like Mercado Libre, Rappi, and even Walmart function not only as commerce players, but as financial institutions as well. As a result, commerce media in Latin America is charting a different course than it has in the US, one that could result in unique opportunities for companies with access not only to shopper habits, but to financial data as well.
Revolut reached over $1 billion in profits with strong subscription and wealth performance.
The company’s acquisition spree could help accelerate growth despite an uncertain economic climate
It uses the technology for more manual processes, freeing up the team for creativity.
Multi-industry players have the power to redefine the future of commerce media advertising. Unlike in the US, where retailers and FIs typically operate independently, many Latin American retailers act as financial services providers—offering credit lines, digital wallets, and other banking products to unbanked and underbanked consumers.