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The Latin American consumer banking market is vast, yet over 40% of consumers are currently underbanked. Foreign banks looking to enter the market can tap this audience, but they should learn from and partner with local fintechs to do so.

Podcasts represent a small, but growing, revenue stream for creators. Brands want in on creator-led podcasts, especially as video becomes a more crucial component of podcasting. But both sides face challenges over concerns related to scale, brand safety, and ad loads.

Reddit courts SMBs with streamlined tools: A new Meta import feature and simplified setup options aim to reduce friction and boost campaign performance.

Uncertainty is having a chilling effect on US M&A activity: The number鈥攁nd size鈥攐f deals is down YoY as companies wait for more clarity on government policy.

X poised for ad sales growth for the first time under Musk: While we forecast sales being up 17.5% this year, the platform still has a long way to go.

OpenAI introduces 4o Image Generation: Usage is skyrocketing鈥攂ut while advertisers are showing more acceptance, consumer sentiment remains a concern.

50% of Black consumers say they鈥檝e recently stopped shopping at companies with differing political views, the highest among racial demographics, generations, or political affiliations, according to a February Harris Poll cited by Axios.

On today鈥檚 podcast episode, we discuss why people might become more worried about using AI at work, why they might become less worried, and how significant an impact artificial intelligence has had on jobs already. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Vice President Henry Powderly, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla, for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Wonder acquires a media company, Unilever dedicates more spend to influencers, and Ulta launches a third-party marketplace. Here are the eight most interesting retailers and brands from last month, as ranked on our 鈥淏ehind the Numbers鈥� podcast.

K-beauty demand is soaring: South Korea outpaced France as the top source of US cosmetics imports in 2024.

Samsung GameBreaks turns ads into games: A new CTV ad unit lifts brand recall by 53% and signals a shift toward high-engagement, opt-in formats.

Meta鈥檚 CTO claims nimbleness trumps incumbency in AI. However, Meta鈥檚 AI future still depends on the health of its core ad business.

National Burrito Day is this Thursday: Chipotle鈥檚 success with the made-up holiday has driven competitors like Qdoba, Moe鈥檚 Southwest Grill, and even 7-Eleven to offer their own burrito-centric deals.

xAI鈥檚 takeover of X gives it AI training data, compute power, and a ready-made audience鈥攐ffering a path to revive X鈥檚 ad business and investor confidence.

Amazon鈥檚 AI can track prices and book trips, pushing advertisers to prep for automation and agent-optimized experiences.

Companies like Klarna and StubHub are loading IPO documents with AI buzzwords, risking SEC scrutiny and signaling a growing AI bubble driven more by marketing than substance.

Much is in flux when it comes to tariffs: That uncertainty is putting stress on companies and consumers as they weigh whether to spend or save.

Nonbank lenders face lighter regulatory oversight than traditional lenders, allowing them to take on more risk when it comes to AI. When used in the lending process, AI can speed up approvals and communications while personalizing service.

Retail media networks (RMNs) are using APIs to give advertisers more control over the management, measurement, and optimization of their campaigns.