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US ecommerce sales will be hit hard by tariffs: Many online platforms鈥� advantages could disappear as prices rise, inventory runs dry, and delivery times slow.

Private label brands are set for another surge in momentum as consumers become increasingly concerned about the impact of tariffs.

Threads makes ads available globally: The Meta platform benefits from steady growth and a safer brand image than X.

Peacock reduced losses, gained subscribers in Q1: The successes indicate that the streaming platform could become more enticing for advertisers.

Google鈥檚 core businesses remain strong in Q1: Browser scrutiny and AI search shifts could test the foundation of its power

Multiview, voice replies, and AI music tools mark YouTube鈥檚 pivot from mobile-first to TV-native and raise the bar for creators and advertisers alike.

With device price hikes looming, carriers are betting on their service-first models but may need to fight harder to retain cost-conscious customers.

52% of US adults use a VPN to protect their IP address, according to a February 2025 CNET and YouGov survey.

Max adds new paid sharing feature with profile transfer tools: As inflation rises, Max bets on flexibility over price hikes to reduce churn and increase retention.

Doing Things, a company of 40 creator-led brands including OverheardLA/NY and Recess Therapy, is ready to evolve from a meme account incubator into a comprehensive media company.

Gucci sales slid 25% in Q1: The brand鈥檚 struggles put parent company Kering in a tough spot as it attempts to navigate a slowdown in luxury goods spending.

Younger generations seek out medical advice from social media and their peers: 鈥淒oing my own research鈥� is a health trend that took off during the pandemic. Healthcare providers and marketers must point out the dangers of trusting online medical misinformation while being more accessible on digital channels.

Chipotle sees pullback in spending tied to consumer unease: Despite those challenges, McDonald鈥檚 and Sonic have both found recent success with limited-time promotions.

The companies faced mixed results and looming uncertainty as a result of tariffs

Eli Lilly sues telehealth companies over compounded weight loss drugs: Lilly is leaving no stone unturned when it comes to building a legal case to prevent compounded tirzepatide from being prescribed and sold.

Tariffs wreak havoc on travel demand: Airlines say demand for domestic travel has fallen off a cliff as more consumers opt to stay home amid uncertainty.

Madwell sued by NYT for thousands in unpaid debts: The lawsuit serves as a warning and highlights the need for brands to vet the agencies they work with.

The payments giant also deepened its tie-up with Coinbase to make buying and using the asset more accessible

The BNPL provider is racking up partners in a major expansion push before its now-delayed IPO

Our fifth annual study ranks Canada鈥檚 top seven banks on mobile app innovation, based on an exclusive survey about what features consumers value most.

It uses the technology for more manual processes, freeing up the team for creativity.

Big Pharma earnings don鈥檛 feel the impact of Trump's current tariffs鈥攜et: Several large pharmas kept yearly financial guidance in place during Q1 earnings calls, highlighting how they鈥檙e absorbing current tariff costs. However, major business disruptions will take effect once Trump鈥檚 threat of 25% or more pharma tariffs lands.

Tariff-related price hikes are coming, CPGs warn: P&G, Keurig Dr Pepper, and Nestl茅 are among the companies planning to raise prices to offset cost increases.