Ditching Netflix to pay for groceries: Consumers in the US and UK show a willingness to cut back on media and retail subscriptions as the cost of living skyrockets.
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| Aug 5, 2022
UK regulators prune Meta’s walled garden: Meta has been ordered to sell Giphy, and new ownership could bring back the GIF database’s popular ad program, without the antitrust concerns.
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| Dec 1, 2021
Insider Intelligence spoke with Martha Welsh, who leads strategy, operations and go-to-market initiatives for Google Commerce, which includes Google Shopping, Travel, Payments, and Next Billion Users.
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| Dec 10, 2021
he UK-based neobank’s remittances feature isn’t unique but could still help it build name recognition in Mexico ahead of a direct launch.
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| Jan 31, 2022
Open banking lets UK customers move money to their new current account on the same day they open it.
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| Aug 26, 2022
Brex and Novo in the US, along with Qonto in France, have closed on funding rounds that they could use to make broad lending plays that could threaten incumbents.
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| Jan 12, 2022
Zara is charging UK customers £1.95 to return online orders: The fee may help preserve Zara’s margins, but it could come at a cost to brand loyalty.
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| May 12, 2022
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how Gen Zers discover products; where they stand on buy now, pay later; and how loyal they really are to brands. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank three campaigns that really worked with Gen Z. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Arielle Feger and editor Catherine Ollinger.
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| Nov 29, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to expect in 2024, whether Google's new AI search tool will destroy traffic, a new self-checkout machine, loyalty in the age of the "zero consumer," if everyone will soon be creating digital clones of themselves, roads that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
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| Jan 5, 2024
List of Big Tech companies, carmakers shunning Russia grows longer: Services and apps go dark, putting pressure on Russian consumers. But will continued sanctions influence the Russian government?
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| Mar 8, 2022
The UK granted its second fintech banking license in the past month. But we expect Johnson’s resignation will delay fintech development.
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| Jul 11, 2022
The global economic downturn is putting pressure on FIs around the world. In the UK, firms are turning to tech and hiring to weather the storm.
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| Oct 10, 2022
Much of the UK financial system relies on a few key tech providers. But such concentration could lead to big risks if left unchecked.
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| Jun 10, 2022
The government’s new AI regulatory framework will promote innovation through interactive implementation.
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| Mar 31, 2023
Our Mobile Banking Emerging Features Benchmark report covers in-demand features that will win points from consumers.
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| Nov 8, 2022
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| Jul 1, 2022
Just five countries will produce double-digit growth rates for total media ad spending in 2023, and of these India will be the only large market to do so.
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| Jan 11, 2023
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| May 13, 2022
Even though customers are digital-first, they still want some human interaction and more personalized help.
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| Oct 25, 2022
The FCA has cautioned that trading apps’ gamification can lead to “gambling-like behaviors” in amateur investors.
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| Nov 23, 2022
Global headlines bring Telegram to the spotlight: Messaging app finds followers and critics as awareness of it rises.
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| Mar 23, 2022
On today's podcast episode (part 2), we discuss what the end of cookies means for publishers, what new media business models look like, and who's done the best job of pivoting to digital. "In Other News," we talk about when brands should disclose that they have used AI and whether Spotify's new video learning courses can move the needle. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
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| Apr 2, 2024
Streaming music, podcasts, and radio apps have changed the complexion of audio listenership in Canada. Over the past decade, digital audio has grown to a level that now rivals the traditionally strong radio listener base.
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| Sep 19, 2023
On today's podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 tech trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They'll discuss how on-device AI features will boost flagging PC and smartphone sales, what happens when GenAI makes content less trustworthy, and how immersive media will take a qualitative leap. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne, Gadjo Sevilla, and Yory Wurmser.
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| Jan 8, 2024
The survey was based on 308 financial services decision-makers in 12 European countries. By the numbers:. Tech budgets took a hit early in the pandemic: COVID-19 affected budgets for 93% of respondents, with 25% calling the impact “significant.”.
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| Dec 7, 2021