Forrester Research releases retail industry 2025 predictions, including more retailers using generative AI technology for shoppers but not for employees. Research firm Forrester projects that retailers will struggle in 2025 as brands grapple with paying employees higher wages coupled with decreased demand from shoppers.   Merchants will need to explore technology solutions to offset these […]

This year, Black Friday stretched on for days and days. And the retail holidays is evolving in other ways, as online shopping takes over.

It’s impossible to enjoy Cheetos without getting a little, or a lot, of Cheetle on your fingers—you know, that signature orange dust. A Cheetle-covered hand can get messy, and that’s the premise behind Cheetos’ “Other Hand” campaign, which launched in the spring and highlights the challenge of keeping one hand free while eating the cheesy […]

Cyber Monday may be done, but the ad tech deal-making just won’t quit. On Wednesday, Experian joined the ad tech consolidation parade with its acquisition of Audigent, a startup DMP and curation vendor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It’s been a busy few months in the ad tech sector. The Audigent deal follows […]

Larger-than-expected discounts from retailers and shoppers purchasing higher-ticket items drove the online sales increase, according to Adobe Analytics.  Cyber Monday remains the king of online shopping days, with online sales increasing 7.3% year over year to $13.3 billion in U.S. sales, according to Adobe Analytics data.   This is the single largest online shopping day […]

In a surprising turn of events for hip-hop battles, Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging a complex scheme to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” At the core of Drake’s allegations is that UMG employed bots to inflate streaming numbers for Lamar’s track.

Hair styling products brand Ella Bella targets listicle blogs to drive traffic and conversions to its Amazon product pages.   List-based articles, like “The Top-10 Hairdryers,” are key revenue drivers for hair products brand Ella Bella.  The web-only brand primarily sells its products on Amazon.com, and Ella Bella needs outside sources like these blogs to drive […]

There are now 19 states that have enacted comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, eight of which are currently in effect.  When talk turns to the most impactful of these state privacy laws, the conversation usually starts and stops with California. However, recent developments should alter that conclusion. The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) takes […]

Intrusive ads frustrate 73% of desktop users—more than privacy or security concerns. Discover how digital media owners can tackle this challenge by adopting user-centric strategies, with insights from Jan Wittek, Chief Commercial Officer at eyeo, and the latest eyeo-Harris Poll report.

Our 2024 special report tackles career progression and satisfaction among women in marketing—plus, we unveil all-new research 10 years in the making.