This FAQ addresses what commerce media is, how it differs from retail media, and where growth opportunities exist for advertisers in 2026.
Fintechs are cutting out their bank partners to invest in scale and break into new market segments.
Trump’s escalation with JPMorgan highlights banks reputational issues with trying to control the narrative.
Lemonade and Tesla give telematics a new application.
The industry has doubled since 2020, but most states still lack consumer protections.
States move to let attorneys general sue fossil fuel companies, while policyholders target carriers.
Only 12% of North American merchants accept cryptocurrency at checkout, trailing even cash on delivery, according to a March report from the Merchant Risk Council.
Banks can't hide behind the narrative that AI is new and untested—if they haven't already made significant deployments, they are behind.
Neobanks and fintechs are taking stronger initiative.
More and riskier choices require better advice.
Competing with lenders is part of this play.
The less affluent need more attention from financial services providers.
The first year of Trump’s second term has brought disruption and uncertainty, reshaping retail, media advertising, tech, health, and financial services.
Years of litigation over allegedly misleading marketing nears a close, but reputational damage could linger.
Banks, crypto companies, and Congress continue to grapple with regulating the space.
Advice for the emerging affluent goes far beyond digital tools.
It targets pharma margins, PBM fees, and insurance subsidies to slash costs, which could redefine pricing power and consumer choice across the industry.
Consumer credit could be radically transformed.
Apple Card, tech spending, and mobile banking are highlights.
Insights from Wells Fargo indicate what consumers are most worried about—and how FIs can help.