Global fintech funding dropped by one-third in Q2, new data shows.
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| Jul 15, 2022
We’ve netted out three trends from earnings results in the US, the UK, and Canada. And it’s not all bad news.
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| Aug 2, 2022
Not all startups are feeling the VC funding pinch: Investors are still funding startups, but they’re more selective, gravitating toward tech areas that show promise for enterprises without the risk.
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| Dec 28, 2022
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| Jul 27, 2022
On today's special episode, we continue our monthly show where we discuss the biggest trends of the moment and the newest research, sprinkle in some analysis, and bundle it up into a quiz. Every month, three of our analysts representing their respective coverage area teams compete against each other. (We also encourage you to play along at home.) We keep a running score and will crown a winning team at the end of the year. Today, we cover how much the world is traveling again, how Amazon Prime Day did, the staying power of Threads, and more. Tune in to the discussion with this month's contestants: our analysts Carina Perkins, Max Willens, and Yory Wurmser.
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| Jul 27, 2023
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| Dec 30, 2022
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| Jul 15, 2022
Source: Salesforce Commerce Cloud
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| Jun 1, 2022
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| May 3, 2022
Source: Kantar
The world's largest chipmaker forecast a 16% sales tumble in Q2 as the tech sector slows down. Its plans for new factory locations could be in peril.
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| Apr 21, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss how UGC can build trust, how measurement and marketing drive product strategy and being authentic to the channel you’re marketing on. "In Other News," we talk about what Twitter’s new round of layoffs mean for the social platform and how Pinterest has been getting on as of late. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg and Jon Oberlander, CEO at Ampush / EVP Social at Tinuiti.
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| Feb 27, 2023
The UK’s FCA found that the banks may have inadequate financial crime defenses.
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| Apr 26, 2022
For the first time, Insider Intelligence forecasts digital advertising spending for five industries in France: retail, consumer packaged goods (CPG), auto, financial services, and travel. Digital ad spending is growing strongly in France this year. This Analyst Take gives a closer look at these inaugural forecasts.
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| Sep 19, 2022
Europe expands IT budgets in face of recession fears: Artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and software are technology’s bright spots, while devices continue to slump. We look at Europe’s growth opportunities.
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| Mar 1, 2023
This is Google Wallet’s first foray into Africa as payment providers capitalize on the region’s flourishing payments market.
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| Aug 25, 2022
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the British Retail Consortium has warned there may be “more gloom than glitter” this Christmas. With families preoccupied with making ends meet, what can retailers expect from the festive trading period? This Analyst Take will explore how shopping habits might change, what will happen to total spend this holiday season, and how retailers can maintain loyalty and attract new customers amid inflation.
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| Dec 5, 2022
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to make of Google turning 25 years old, how US shoppers feel about stores, why tiered rewards are all the rage, how Hispanic people think their values are reflected by advertisers and Americans, taxi drivers turning into robots, some mind-bending facts about US geography, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
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| Sep 22, 2023
US consumers will form new patterns of device use as pandemic norms become habits that are here to stay. This includes usage of mobile and other devices returning to pre-pandemic growth levels. Our forecast for time spent with mobile, connected TV, and other devices show businesses where they should invest.
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| Jun 9, 2022
Embedded finance fintechs and those with disruptive potential are still attracting investment despite the funding decline.
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| Feb 1, 2023
Digital video viewership continues to rise in the UK, despite already high penetration. A thirst for subscription content hasn’t quite been sated, but with a cost-of-living crisis looming, ad-supported options might garner interest among consumers.
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| Mar 29, 2022
Netflix Q1 shows growth is becoming harder to achieve: Paid sharing will prove dividends—as will strength in global markets.
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| Apr 19, 2023
Netflix may have had an optimistic start to the year, but it still faces a series of threats and opportunities abroad if it wants to maintain its worldwide dominance. Here’s an overview of what the company can expect to face.
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| Apr 27, 2023
In an era of uncertainty and change, marketing and advertising agencies are scrambling to evolve and deliver value. But marketers also need to change their approach by addressing internal—as well as relationship—issues.
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| Sep 28, 2022
Mastercard will help Inswitch offer payment solutions and issuing programs to businesses in the region.
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| Oct 3, 2022
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