The latest fine reflects both Meta’s data mishandling and the EU’s heightened regulatory crackdown on Big Tech.
A panel revealed they’re worried that AI is threatening any human connection with their banks.
21% of US consumers making returns expect refunds immediately, while 33% expect them in 24 hours, per an August 2024 report by Narvar. Some 40% say a day is the longest acceptable time to wait for a refund.
The average cart abandonment rate worldwide was 73.9% in the 12 months ending July 2024, according to data from Dynamic Yield.
Nearly every industry vertical we track outperformed our spending expectations last year, and most will see growth accelerate in 2024.
GenAI tools could help by providing in-store staff with quick answers to process and procedure questions and customer inquiries via an easy-to-use conversational interface.
A major dockworkers strike seems increasingly likely: The disruption will begin October 1, just as several retailers begin launching holiday promotions.
This could not only impact its market share in the debit card industry and cut into its margins—it may also hurt Visa’s brand in the court of public opinion
Retailers adjust China strategies to coax cost-conscious shoppers to open their wallets: Ikea and Pizza Hut will open more small-format stores to reach new customers, while H&M set up shop on Pinduoduo and Douyin.
Zalando leans in to inclusivity: Roughly two years after launching an adaptive fashion collection, the retailer rolled out pieces for children.
Looma secures $10 million to expand its in-store media platform: Funding reflects broader industry shift toward in-store retail media as brands seek dynamic in-store engagement.
As top execs exit, CEO Sam Altman’s push for a profitable OpenAI raises concerns about cultural shifts and talent retention.
Disney+ begins its password-sharing crackdown: The change will give a lengthy boost to ad-supported subscribers, heating up the streaming race.
Google’s tough year of regulation gets tougher: The EU is reportedly planning to penalize Alphabet for Google’s favoritism in search results.
Fitbit smartwatches, website cut as Google favors Pixel Watch: Google phases out Versa and Sense to promote its costlier Pixel Watch, sidelining Fitbit’s better battery life and affordability.
9amHealth, Instacart tackle obesity with healthy food and GLP-1s: We think that employer and health plan customers will be pleased with the program’s less costly approach than prescription weight loss drugs alone.
Global consumers feel pressured by society to improve their well-being: Marketers have a unique opportunity to re-write the narrative of the well-being space with a lighter spin.
Most patients are anxious before going to the doctor: But they settle in once they’re in the appointment. We explore how healthcare marketers and providers could use these patient sentiments to their advantage.
As 2024 heads into the last quarter, the tech and media landscapes face pivotal shifts. From a potential AI backlash to new Google consent workflows, and TikTok’s future, these medium-term predictions, shared by our analysts on a recent two-part episode of EMARKETER’s “Behind the Numbers” podcast, spotlight the challenges and opportunities that may lie ahead.
LG brings ads to CTV screensavers: The rapid pace of new ad space on CTVs reflects a race for ad dollars.