Though Big Data + Panel is still accredited, the MRC raised concerns about “unusual results.”
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LinkedIn tops B2B campaign results, posting 121% ROAS—outpacing Google and Meta and capturing 41% of paid social budgets.
80% of Gen Z video streaming users (ages 18-29) have signed up for a service to watch specific content, then canceled or paused after finishing, according to a January survey from CivicScience.
Email marketing remains a valuable channel for retailers, and incoming AI tools could improve it even more. A new survey by Optimove Insights points to opportunities and challenges for retailers using one of digital marketing’s oldest channels.
The department store’s sales slide and holiday stumbles persist as it leans into value messaging.
Effective IP expansion and local manufacturing drive outsize gains.
With core card functions and customer experience broken, Bilt users feel outrage.
Rising input costs and transit chaos are straining apparel companies’ margins and disrupting shipments.
After multiple false starts, Musk is hoping high APRs and app stickiness gives X a shot at superapp status
Consumers are prioritizing healthy eating, but still leaving room for indulgence.
Intelligent Authorization streamlines acquirers’ processing for a new era of commerce.
GenAI fuels campaigns and live offers, syncing content creation with fan moments.
Novo drops court fights to secure GLP-1 distribution, which will drive other telehealth brands to weigh pharma deals against legal risk.
Standalone telemental health solutions could benefit from health systems' pursuit of online players that drive referrals.
After White House autism claims, acetaminophen use fell 10% before rebounding, showing how fast trust can waver.
Its $100 million acquisition brings compliant conversations to life sciences CRM amid rising AI adoption.
No Ticketmaster breakup means brands still rely on one gatekeeper for ticketing data and venue access.
Businesses, not platforms, will cover local fees—turning duties into a routine media expense.