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Social platforms vie for attention at NewFronts: Meta, TikTok, and Snap all debuted ad updates designed to remain competitive amid a backdrop of uncertainty.

US mobile audio app listeners spend an average of 32.3 hours with Spotify a month, compared with 3.5 hours with Amazon Music, and 0.9 hours with Apple Music, according to January data from Comscore Media Metrix Multi-Platform.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss why the new funnel begins at checkout, what kinds of offers customers are most receptive to when getting ready to click the buy button, and how to avoid showing someone something they already have. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Senior Vice President of Solutions and Operations at Rokt Jon Humphrey. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

This deck provides an overview of the travel sector in ecommerce, including forecasts for sales growth, digital ad spending, and KPIs. It also highlights consumer shopping behaviors, research trends, what鈥檚 changed since last year, and the influence of technology on purchase decisions.鈥�

Tapestry dismisses impact of tariffs on FY performance as 鈥渋mmaterial鈥�: The Coach parent projected healthy growth as more Gen Zers and millennials pay full price for its bags.

The update introduces a My Netflix hub and real-time personalization tools, all aimed at helping users find something fast鈥攁nd not flee to YouTube.

The fintech company implements globally conscious strategies under economic volatility and new political tailwinds.

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of US sell-side retail media decision-makers rank creative services as one of the most important services/solutions that retail media networks (RMNs) offer, according to Dentsu鈥檚 2025 Retail Media Industry report.

As retail spending slows down, consumers are increasingly using the same feeds that fuel impulse shopping to bond over the collective desire to curb their spending. This makes an influencer strategy embedded in value and relatability crucial.

AppLovin beat Q1 expectations and exited gaming: The company is now all-in on adtech, led by AXON鈥檚 rapid growth.

Despite small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) accounting for 44% of US GDP according to the US Small Business Administration, many marketers aren't allocating sufficient resources to reach this powerful segment.

The US and UK tout a trade agreement鈥攚ith a few caveats: The proposal would offer the UK some tariff relief while giving US businesses access to a $5 billion market opportunity, but it鈥檚 not a done deal.

As AI search gains traction, Apple hints it won鈥檛 stay Google鈥檚 passive partner鈥攑otentially redrawing the future of search, ads, and browser dominance.

With Google鈥檚 platform and broader affordability, Samsung鈥檚 headset might finally deliver on spatial media鈥檚 promise鈥攁nd give marketers a new playground.

Gilead joins pharma companies that are boosting US manufacturing amid Trump-induced challenges: Gilead Sciences faces unique challenges as a leading HIV drugmaker鈥擳rump鈥檚 tariff threats coincide with cuts to global HIV programs and LGBTQ+ healthcare initiatives.

With always-on AI, Meta鈥檚 next smart glasses could normalize surveillance as convenience鈥攅specially in a lax US regulatory climate.

Consumers pulled back on dining out in Q1: Restaurant Brands faced headwinds but saw an April rebound, while Krispy Kreme is changing course to regain momentum.

Rite Aid files for bankruptcy for the second time in less than two years: The convenience store + pharmacy model is broken. Success in this space for standalone pharmacies will hinge on providing a first-rate experience for customers buying medications while reformatting stores to prioritize health and wellness products instead of household items and snacks.

Spending on prescription drugs in the US grew 11.4% last year: IQVIA projects spending to keep increasing through 2029. Lowering Rx costs is emerging as a key priority for the Trump admin鈥攎uch to the dismay of pharma.

Despite being a leader in AI use, the BNPL provider said leaning on AI for customer service lowered support quality

To compete, fintech still must measure up against regulated and consumer-favorite card-linked installment plans.

The CFPB will reportedly ask a federal court to vacate the rule鈥攕ide-stepping the lengthy rescinding process and setting back open banking indefinitely.

Studio and linear remain a dark cloud for WBD and Paramount: Revenues were down YoY for both companies, but streaming remains a beacon of hope.

Advertisers battle economic difficulties as they head into upfront negotiations.

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