Unilever, Publicis emphasize AI: The companies are incorporating AI technology into their marketing efforts while maintaining a cautious approach that’s paying off.
Tying up with DoorDash gives the BNPL provider a massive volume opportunity
BNPL credit reporting has been hotly debated, but Affirm argues it will help consumers build credit
With regulatory changes underway, it may be easier for fintechs to get banking charters.
UnitedHealth Group’s Optum Rx changes pharmacy reimbursement model: It will pay pharmacies more to dispense brand-name drugs. But that’s not enough to thwart off the Trump administration’s heat on pharmacy benefit managers like Optum.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs aren’t worth their high price tag: A new study gives commercial and government insurers another reason to deny GLP-1 drug coverage.
Google’s AI Overviews for health will include people’s suggestions: It’s a recognition that consumers want to hear from their peers in addition to verified sources of medical information.
Discord expands ad offerings: The company is launching Video Quests for mobile in June 2025, incentivizing ad engagement with in-game rewards as it broadens its advertiser appeal beyond gaming.
Marketing beyond the screen: Studios are embracing cross-industry partnerships, with "A Minecraft Movie" leveraging gaming, beauty, and food brands to expand its audience reach and deepen fan engagement before its release.
Regulators are pushing back on its tweaks to search and app store policies, calling them insufficient. It will have to significantly alter its models to stay in the region.
AI-generated journalism arrives: Il Foglio’s all-AI newspaper edition showcases automation’s potential while raising ethical concerns about accuracy, credibility, and human oversight.
While Apple TV+ lost money, Services revenue hit $96.2 billion in 2024—showing Apple’s broader ecosystem is carrying the weight of its content ambitions.
Despite passing a major milestone, US subscriber growth is stalling, Streamers are pivoting to monetize superfans and squeeze more from premium users.
Darden expects consumers to keep splurging on restaurant meals despite uncertainty: But dining out could be one of the first indulgences to go once tariff-related price hikes take effect.
With no ads, no tracking, and deep customization, Kagi is challenging Google’s dominance by offering a $10/month alternative that puts control back in users’ hands.
Over a third (39%) of US adults currently have access and 28% would like to gain access to personal information removal tools, according to December 2024 data from Cornerstone Advisors.
Returns will pass the trillion dollar mark this year, with US ecommerce returns growth outpacing sales growth, per our forecast. “It’s important for retailers and brands to look at their returns, because those ultimately eat into their margins,” said our analyst Sky Canaves.