Retailer Media Walmart-Vizio deal raises fresh concerns about retail media walled gardens While the acquisition gives Walmart a leg up in retail media’s growing CTV race, it could shrink options for brands reliant on Vizio’s data sets. MarketingDive February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 < 1 min read Marketing: Retail MediaWalmartDept. FreshAcquisitionStreamingData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Cybersecurity Best Practice: Check Your Physical Security Devices The Akamai 2023 State of the Internet report revealed that retail continues to be the most targeted industry for cyberattacks, accounting for over 14 billion observed incursions. Risks from cyber threats including fraud, account takeovers, malware, ransomware, compromised business emails and data breaches all begin with an initial breach. Any device connected to a retailer’s […] Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 23, 2024 4 min read Technology & InnovationLegal & CriminalGovernmentData & InsightsDept. NonfoodPartnershipsGamingCannabisMarketing: Social MediaVendorsPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessStreamingTargetTech: IoTDept. HBCMarketing: UGCAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FuboTV Files Lawsuit Against Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox FuboTV, a sports streaming platform, has taken legal action to halt a collaborative effort by Disney’s ESPN, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox. This move aims to thwart the partners’ plan of offering a bundled sports streaming package, which Fubo claims promotes illegal market manipulation and undermines its competitors. RetailWire February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read Legal & CriminalStreamingMarketing: Digital MediaPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Colder weather and NFL playoffs drive increased TV usage in January Audiences stream a record 40.8 billion viewing minutes on Jan. 13, 2024 Chilly weather, coupled with the excitement of the NFL playoffs, helped boost total TV viewership 3.7% in January. While historically characteristic for the month, the uptick was perhaps more noteworthy because it was 1.4% above its level last year—a reporting period that was […] Nielsen February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 5 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastWeatherInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaData VisualizationMarketing: UGCGamingHoliday & EventsAmazonConsumersDeliveryDept. FuelDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesInclusivityMarketing: Loyalty & Subscription 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3B as retail media race turns to streaming The deal helps Walmart catch up with Amazon and comes as its U.S. advertising unit grew revenue by 30% in fiscal 2024. MarketingDive February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Retail MediaWalmartMarketing: Digital MediaPredictions and ForecastsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming The post 2 things I’m focused on for 2024: PBCPG & Live-Streaming appeared first on Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary Vaynerchuk February 16, 2024February 16, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingPredictions and ForecastsGeneral BusinessMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Mexican Regulators Order Amazon To Reveal Its Algorithms The Associated Press reports that Amazon has been ordered by Mexico’s Federal Commission on Economic Competition (COFECE) to reveal its algorithms and inform vendors on the platform “of all the variables and factors that are taken into consideration in selecting promoted items, to encourage certainty and transparency.” In addition, COFECE is ordering Amazon to “wall […] MorningNewsBeat February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 2 min read AmazonInternational - North AmericaCompetitionStreamingDeliveryVendorsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsStrategyEconomyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Agencies & Vendors 4 Product Submissions, 4 Buyer Meetings, 4 Deals: How GearHaul Did it with RangeMe One of the benefits of being a RangeMe Starter or Premium subscriber brand is the opportunity to submit products to buyers who have immediate, limited-time opportunities that take place throughout the year. During these campaigns, retailers, distributors and foodservice operators invite brands that meet specific criteria to submit their products to be considered for placement […] RangeMe February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 8 min read VendorsMarketing: Social MediaDept. NonfoodLowesShoppersWalmartBrick and MortarDept. GroceryDept. FuelCompetitionTractor Supply CompanyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMerchandisingConsumersMarketing: BroadcastBOPISMarketing: Retail MediaMeta (Facebook)StreamingAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Reaching voters with radio Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Case study Reaching voters with radio In a crowded market for political ads, radio offers an advantage Contact us Introduction Understand the reach of radio with U.S. voters During election years in the U.S., political campaigns […] Nielsen February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 5 min read Big DataInsight ProvidersMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsGovernmentData & InsightsMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStreamingPress ReleaseKraftHeinzStrategyESG and CSRTargetTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Amazon Prime Subscriber Files Lawsuit Over Ads on Prime Video A California-based Amazon Prime subscriber recently filed a class action lawsuit against the company over its implementation of advertisements on Prime Video. RetailWire February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStreamingMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Your Views: Finally MNB reader Doug Galli has a reaction to my argument that while Amazon may try to steer shoppers to products with higher margins, so do many retailers: Kevin, you are correct on this point of how retailers “merchandise” and market their respective stores. You work to steer customers toward higher margin products, which might not […] MorningNewsBeat February 14, 2024February 14, 2024 8 min read ShoppersAmazonTech: CashierlessStreamingBrick and MortarWalmartMerchandisingOperations & Supply ChainConsumersTargetMarketing: BroadcastDept. ApparelExecutivesCOVID19Marketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentInternationalEconomyCompetitionDeliveryRegional GroceryCostcoData & InsightsMarketing: UGCGovernmentDept. PaperAssociatesTechnology & InnovationStrategyStart UpsLegal & CriminalHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Sued Over Unilateral Imposition Of Ad-Free Video Tier The Hollywood Reporter writes that “Amazon is facing a lawsuit accusing it of misleading Prime subscribers by charging them an additional fee to stream movies and TV shows without ads.” The proposed class action suit, filed in California federal court, “claims breach of contract and violations of state consumer protection laws on behalf of users […] MorningNewsBeat February 13, 2024February 20, 2024 3 min read AmazonConsumersGovernmentStreamingCompetitionMarketing: BroadcastLegal & CriminalTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media From Fragmentation to Sophistication: The Need for Neutral Measurement in Retail Media It’s not just you — advertising is getting more personal. Retailers and brands know more about consumers than ever, thanks to their first-party data, and retail media networks (RMNs) can deliver personalized advertising by leveraging it. Beyond its role in targeting consumers, this transactional data can also serve as a powerful attribution method, closing the […] David Pollet February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 3 min read Marketing: Retail MediaConsumersData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTargetResults & InvestmentExecutivesPartnershipsShoppersStreamingMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData VisualizationSustainabilityTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Lands Exclusive Rights To Stream NFL Playoff Game Amazon has won exclusive streaming rights for one National Football League game next season. The playoff will be available for viewers on the Prime Video platform. RetailWire February 13, 2024February 13, 2024 < 1 min read AmazonStreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Jason & Scot Show Episode 317 Amazon Q4 and 2023 Results A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 317 is deep dive into Amazons Q4 2023 results. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook ????? Episode Summary: In this episode, Jason Goldberg and Scot Wingo dive deep into Amazon’s fourth-quarter results […] RetailGeek February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 2 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIAmazonIndustry Conferences and EventsWalmartPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaGoogleMeta (Facebook)Results & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsDept. NonfoodDeliveryCOVID19TargetDept. FuelEconomyChatGPTShoppersMarketing: BroadcastStreamingDept. FreshBrick and MortarConsumersInstacartAutonomous VehiclesTwitterDept. BeveragePartnershipsOperations & Supply ChainDept. Adult BevHoliday & EventsDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The global Black audience: Shaping the future of mediaThe global Black audience: 2024 Diverse Intelligence Series The global Black audience Shaping the future of media Black America continues to diversify, and media will need to evolve to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience with a global influence on trends and culture. Download the report 2024 Diverse Intelligence Series The global Black audience Shaping the future of media […] Nielsen February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 3 min read Predictions and ForecastsInsight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsTrends: MarketingMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: BroadcastInclusivityTechnology & InnovationStreamingResults & Investment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Creating connections with Black Americans across media For Black Americans, content provides a common ground and sense of cultural credibility. Defined through media and exported globally in fashion, TV, music and more, this culture is fundamental in its ability to bridge meaningful connections with an increasingly diverse audience. And while representing Black America is already complex, 16% of the Black population is […] Nielsen February 8, 2024February 8, 2024 3 min read Marketing: BroadcastData & InsightsInsight ProvidersBig DataPredictions and ForecastsInclusivityStreamingTrends: MarketingThick DataTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsConsumersDept. ApparelMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Fights Wars On Multiple Fronts Two stories this morning about Amazon’s legal battles: • Reuters reports that Amazon has asked a federal judge to dismiss a proposed class action suit accusing it of misleading customers about the benefits of an Amazon Prime subscription. According to the story, “The lawsuit alleged Amazon’s marketing about Whole Foods deliveries for Prime members is […] MorningNewsBeat February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 2 min read AmazonGovernmentLegal & CriminalConsumersWhole FoodsPredictions and ForecastsDeliveryCompetitionMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionRegional GroceryStreamingVendors 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Why Retail Networks Need Unprecedented Network Resilience and Control In years past, the word “on-demand” has been used to describe videos or streaming services. However, I believe that “on-demand” can now be used to describe the expectations of today’s consumer. Customers now want a shopping experience that’s always on, responds in real time, and gives the most up-to-date information. This has created a scenario […] Dee Dee Pare’ February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 5 min read Technology & InnovationAIOperations & Supply ChainShoppersCustomer ExperienceBOPISBrick and MortarConsumersMarketing: In StoreTech: IoTDeliveryCOVID19AssociatesMarketing: OOHDept. NonfoodJohnson & JohnsonPredictions and ForecastsStreamingResults & InvestmentMarketing: Digital MediaPop UpsDept. GroceryJ&JStore LocationTech: CashierlessTrends: RetailDept. ApparelRestaurants 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Post-Purchase Experience And Customer Lifetime Value (CLV): Relationship Goals The success of an e-commerce business depends on a lot of factors — venturing into new markets, net profits made during a quarter, rapport shared with customers and the general public, offering quality products and services, etc. As a merchant, you initiate and perform a list of activities that contribute to said success — be […] Latest Shipment February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 7 min read Data & InsightsShoppersDeliveryReturnsCustomer ExperienceMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAcquisitionOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsConsumersMarketing: TradeMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionStrategyPricing & PromotionsTargetShopifyStreamingResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing FaceTime with the Content Guy: Scattershot Marketing+ Good piece in The Atlantic about how so many streaming services adopted the “+” as a way of differentiating themselves. (As in “Paramount+” or “Disney+.”) My question is whether this is more a scattershot marketing effort that reflects a lack of conviction about what a thing is, not to mention what the economics of what […] MorningNewsBeat February 6, 2024February 6, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Nonfood NBCU streamlines premium CTV ad buys at local level for auto brands Auto dealers for launch partner Volkswagen of America can use the tool to target consumers in local markets across NBCU’s portfolio. MarketingDive February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 < 1 min read Dept. NonfoodStreamingConsumersTargetPartnerships 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Panel Reacts: Is the Vision Pro for Everyone, or Just Enthusiasts? I put on Apple’s Vision Pro headset for the first time this weekend. The technology was even better than I expected. The device’s mixed reality passthrough was near-perfect, blending the physical and digital worlds seamlessly. And it wasn’t too heavy either. If I hadn’t found the $3,500 price tag impossible to justify, I might’ve just […] Bigtechnology February 5, 2024February 5, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationData & InsightsAIAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesBigTechSustainabilityStreamingTikTokMarketing: BroadcastBrick and MortarConsumersDept. NonfoodStrategyTech: AR and VRMeta (Facebook) 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation As Amazon Launches AI Shopping Assistant, Jassy Predicts AI will Drive ‘Tens of Billions’ in Revenue in Coming Years Amazon has debuted Rufus, a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience, at the same time that it reported strong earnings for Q4 2023 and the full year. Both announcements highlighted the transformative potential of gen AI, with Amazon planning to lean heavily into the technology in the coming year. Tapping into Gen AI to Improve […] Retail TouchPoints February 3, 2024February 13, 2024 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. ApparelPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: UGCHoliday & EventsStreamingTech: CashierlessMarketing: PrintMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationData & InsightsExecutivesStrategyPricing & PromotionsDeliveryBrick and MortarBig DataMarketing: Voice 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Amazon’s Q4 ad sales total $14.6B as Prime Video ads begin The company also rolled out a conversational shopping experience, part of generative AI initiatives that could drive “tens of billions of dollars” in revenue. MarketingDive February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingAmazonTechnology & InnovationAI 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon Reports Big Numbers For Q4, Fiscal Year Amazon late yesterday released its Q4 and 2023 annual financial numbers, saying that for the just-completed fiscal year, net sales increased 12% to $574.8 billion in 2023, compared with $514.0 billion in 2022, while net income was $30.4 billion compared with a net loss of $2.7 billion in 2022. For Q4, Amazon reported that net […] MorningNewsBeat February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 2 min read AmazonShoppersCustomer ExperiencePredictions and ForecastsDeliveryWalmartStreamingResults & InvestmentHoliday & EventsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ To Ban Password Sharing Disney is following the same path as rival Netflix by clamping down on password sharing on its streaming platform. RetailWire February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Out of home: the TV audience that’s bigger than you think While more TV content is available on demand than ever before, TV audiences are still eager to watch key programming live. And some of these big moments are getting viewers off the couch and out of the house. Whether they’re viewing in a bar with friends, on the road at an airport or working out […] Nielsen February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 4 min read Marketing: OOHMarketing: BroadcastBig DataInsight ProvidersStreamingDept. NonfoodDept. Toys & GamesData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Digital MediaHoliday & EventsConsumersMarketing: Social MediaAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPartnershipsStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Resolution Revolution: Financial Brands Can Gain Insight from Non-Finance Sectors When the calendar turns over every year, consumers find comfort in numbers: pounds to lose, drinks to not drink, and in 2024 – dollars to save. Mintel research shows six in ten US adults noted improving their finances as one of their top three goals for the next year, only one percentage point lower than […] Mintel February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 4 min read ConsumersResults & InvestmentHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsRestaurantsMarketing: Social MediaDept. BeverageStrategyPartnershipsTargetDept. NonfoodEconomyWalmartTechnology & InnovationStreamingUnileverTwitterTikTokPricing & PromotionsMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionConsulting 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Your Views: Making Up For Lost Time Reacting to Amazon’s plan to create a pay tier for its Alexa smart speaker system, one MNB reader wrote: Our main household use for Alexa is to control lights, heat, and A/C. If they start charging for it, we will stop using it. There are many other platforms available for home control that do not […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2024February 1, 2024 16 min read Technology & InnovationAIStreamingShoppersDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodAssociatesTech: CashierlessMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Toys & GamesCostcoMarketing: BroadcastAmazonRegional GroceryDept. FreshKrogerRestaurantsAlbertsons / SafewayConsumersPredictions and ForecastsEconomyHealth & WellnessDollar GeneralPackagingExecutivesDeliveryCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreWalmartDept. PerimeterOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: TradeWegmansWhole FoodsWalgreensReturnsHoliday & EventsGovernmentMarketing: VoiceDept. BeverageData & InsightsInsight ProvidersOwned Brands (Private Label)MergersMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsAhold DelhaizePricing & PromotionsBig DataSustainabilityDept. OTCStrategyDept. HBCDept. BakeryDept. Natural / OrganicBrick and Mortar84.51 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Channel: Home Improvement Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Finance Operations & Supply Chain Home Depot Acquires SRS for $18.25B, Boosting Pro Sales Home Depot recently announced its acquisition of SRS Distribution for a whopping $18.25 billion. This hefty investment marks the company’s boldest stride yet to seize a larger share of the professional market, particularly targeting contractors and roofers. Written by RetailWire March 28, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Channel: Grocery Kroger to close 3 e-commerce fulfillment facilities The grocer said it will shutter one Ocado-powered spoke in South Florida and two others in Texas in late May. Written by Grocery Dive March 27, 2024March 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Charted: Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Car Brand Loyalty in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. This graphic visualizes the best and worst car brands in terms of brand loyalty. […] Written by Visual Capitalist March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retail Ecosystem ESG Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Retail Ecosystem Data & Insights International Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Operations & Supply Chain Key Takeaways From Shoptalk Spring 2024 Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there’s so […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: Consumer Durables Department: Consumer Durables Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Partnerships & Alt Profit Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Stores & Formats Nike Pivots, Embraces Wholesale Once Again Amid faltering demand for shoes and clothing as well as slipping digital sales, Nike Inc. said last week that it will bank a lot more on the thing it has spent the past several years turning away from: other retailers. Executives discussed those plans on Nike’s earnings call, during which it announced that while fiscal […] Written by TotalRetail March 25, 2024March 26, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked