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Remittances represent a large share of global payments and will keep growing—although at a flat rate. Traditional money transfer organizations have to fight harder for a share of the prize as digital-only entrants have stepped up the competition.

A) Sea Skincare B) Grungey Glam C) Cubicle Chic D) Medieval Minimalism. Unfortunately, medieval minimalism didn’t make the list, but we’re still keeping an eye out for chainmail-inspired accessories and tapestry-inspired wall hangings. AUGUST 21, 2025. Which platform are consumers the least comfortable with sharing their real-time location with via social media features?

A 358% YoY spike in DDoS attacks reveals rising threats from IoT botnets and state-sponsored hackers. Marketers risk campaign collapse without hardened, resilient infrastructure

Custom AI agents are booming, but power and capacity shortfalls are slowing Microsoft’s expansion, threatening to delay broader adoption and inflate cloud costs.

A sea of video-generation tools: Firefly is entering the fray at a time when competition for generative AI (genAI) image-creation tools is growing. ByteDance’s OmniHuman-1 only needs one photograph to generate full-body realistic videos with speech, gestures, and movement. However, TikTok’s impending US ban could make it difficult for ByteDance to release new products in the country.

Samsung Ads expands its partnership with Magnite: The integration of Magnite Access boosts audience targeting and global campaign agility across Samsung TV Plus.

UK regulators approve Shein IPO in a victory for China: While it may be too late for the fast-fashion retailer, the move could put the UK in China’s good graces and protect it from the worst of the trade war.

Consumer spending surged in March: But the rapid decline in consumer sentiment and likely surge in inflation is sure to slow that momentum in the coming months.

Ecommerce growth is slowing as the market matures, but gains will come from mobile commerce, Gen Z buyers, and high-performing categories.

M&A activity in the marcom space fell 37% in 2024: The decline shows a field in peril—but preparing for a rebound promises success.

Tariff escalation heightens recession fears: Ä¢¹½AV's forecasting team analyzes the economic disruption from Trump’s new trade policies.