Consumers care about companies’ values, but they have varying expectations of how brands reflect these values. To navigate the polarized political and social landscape, companies need to begin with a clear understanding of their brand values, communicate with authenticity, and strike a balance between engagement, action, and restraint.
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| Jun 1, 2022
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| Jan 25, 2022
Industry trade groups fear that a CBDC would shrink deposits at private banks and hinder banks’ ability to offer credit. But as CBDCs are developed across the globe, the US can’t afford to be left behind.
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| May 27, 2022
Data center scrutiny rises in Europe: Data centers’ energy intensity and water use are running up against Europe’s energy crisis. Ireland’s data center moratorium puts facilities’ sustainability measures in focus.
Article
| Aug 25, 2022
Incumbent banks remain firmly in the lead against neobanks on digital trust—but there are threats to keep their eyes on.
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| Sep 20, 2022
The cloud-based platform will offer personalization, modernization, and speed—but it will face big competition.
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| Nov 4, 2022
The UK’s total retail sales growth will slow in 2022 amid a challenging economy. Ecommerce sales will see the most significant slowdown—4.2% in 2022 versus 16.0% in 2021. But digital will still account for 35.9% of the country’s total retail sales this year.
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| Jul 29, 2022
Total retail sales volume in Western Europe will surpass $4.7 trillion in 2022 and reach $5.096 trillion in 2025. While retail sales will rise 1.4% this year, ecommerce sales will jump an estimated 5.1%, as digital claims an ever-larger slice of total sales.
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| Jul 29, 2022
A tech cold war intensifies: A federal order protecting US tech interests highlights anxiety over China surpassing the US as a global tech superpower. Some weaknesses are closer to home.
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| Sep 19, 2022
Silicon Valley goes global: The Great Resignation and remote work have pushed tech companies to hire international software developers. It could significantly change Silicon Valley and emerging tech hubs worldwide.
Article
| Jun 29, 2022
Let the AI war games not begin: Rising geopolitical tension threatens to disrupt robust US-China AI collaboration, potentially veering the world toward destructive versus constructive uses of the technology.
Article
| Mar 31, 2022
New chips, same old supply chain: Light’s speed and efficiency make it a powerful foundation for semiconductor innovation, but swapping old chips for new ones won’t solve tech’s systemic challenges.
Article
| Mar 21, 2022
Geopolitical turmoil will decelerate UK banks’ IT spending over the next five years—but there will be lucrative opportunities for banks that plan ahead.
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| Jul 27, 2022
Digital advertising will drive total media ad spending in Western Europe toward $150 billion in 2022, as brands scramble for advantage in a rapidly changing world.
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| May 18, 2022
Streamers are clamoring for video game adaptations: Netflix’s latest animated series shows why game publishers and streamers are striking so many deals.
Article
| Sep 29, 2022
A looming recession and global turmoil threaten US incumbent banks’ bottom lines. But refocusing on core tech priorities and consumer needs will help banks reclaim the high ground in the fight for customers and talent.
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| Jul 14, 2022
An Ethereum expert was given a prison sentence for helping North Korea use cryptos to evade US sanctions.
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| Apr 14, 2022
Digital ad spending by Germany’s retailers and travel firms will climb rapidly this year. By contrast, automakers’ ad outlays will rise modestly, but reach €1.26 billion ($1.49 billion).
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| Sep 23, 2022
Procter & Gamble is determined to push through price hikes: Despite falling sales volumes and softening demand, the CPG giant plans to continue raising prices to cover its costs.
Article
| Jan 20, 2023
PayPal is rethinking its growth strategy amidst market turmoil and slower-than-anticipated growth. All eyes are on the original fintech and payments powerhouse as it moves in a new direction; its strength in the market affects every part of the payments value chain.
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| Sep 2, 2022
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| Dec 7, 2022
Retailers in Latin America will face a slew of macroeconomic challenges this year as rapidly changing market conditions weigh heavily on consumers’ minds—and wallets.
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| Aug 9, 2022
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| Jul 20, 2023
Source: Insider Intelligence | eMarketer
The market downturn is hitting investment managers’ revenues and wealthtech funding alike. Wealth and asset managers’ will need to infuse digital capabilities and data insights across their organizations to seize long-term growth opportunities.
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| Jul 28, 2022
One year on, we review what we got right, what we sort of called, and what we got horribly wrong.
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| Dec 30, 2022