SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, September 17, 2024 Holidays have become the most stressful time of the year for small and medium-sized businesses, not just consumers. Pressures around inflation and the state of the economy are causing concern for small business owners ahead of the upcoming … Continue reading SMBs Face Inflation Troubles, As Consumers Reduce Spending
Consumers and ecommerce brands agree the sector’s outlook is positive. But they part ways when it comes to what makes a good shopping experience. Kim Davis on September 4, 2024 Despite inflation, a volatile stock market, fragile supply chains and general economic uncertainty, ecommerce overall sees a bright future — although of course not … Continue reading Ecommerce sees positive spending trends
September 01, 2024 Consumer spending increased in July as expected The increase was across both goods and services, with outlays on motor vehicles and parts leading the charge. BY Reuters U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in July, suggesting the economy remained on firmer ground early in the third quarter and arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate … Continue reading Consumer spending increased in July as expected
The spending increase comes despite fewer brands using RMNs. This may change: 66% expect them to become valuable marketing tools by 2026. Constantine von Hoffman on August 28, 2024 Ad spending on retail media networks (RMN) is projected to increase 26% this year to nearly $ 55 billion, according to a new study from … Continue reading RMN ad spending up 26% but questions remain
August 29, 2024 The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises A new report sheds light on exactly where these companies’ priorities lie. While some Americans have been looking to tighten their belts recently, U.S. corporations have been on a spending spree—but that money hasn’t been going … Continue reading The companies with the most low-wage workers are spending billions on stock buybacks instead of raises
By Pavithra Mohan January 18, 2024 The pandemic upended the childcare industry, forcing providers to shut their doors—in many cases permanently—and leaving parents with even fewer options than they had prior. By now, the $24 billion in federal aid that was secured for the childcare industry during the pandemic has dried up, leaving many … Continue reading U.S. families are spending 24% of their annual income on childcare
Data Shows Consumers Plan To Cut Holiday Spending by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, November 21, 2023 It’s never a good time for Google to confirm a reporting bug in Google Search Console — especially just days before the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend, when consumers have cut budgets and brands are trying to figure out … Continue reading Data Shows Consumers Plan To Cut Holiday Spending
Advertisers spent $40.2 million through September 2023, nearly four times more than 2022 investments in the same period. Chris Wood on November 3, 2023 Advertisers are backing the AI boom with AI-related spending. So far in 2023, they’ve spent nearly four times as much on AI product advertisements as they did last year through the … Continue reading AI ad spending has skyrocketed this year
Consumers spent $100 billion on mobile apps faster than ever this year and emerging markets saw a big increase in app use. Constantine von Hoffman on October 17, 2023 The mobile app market continues its rapid growth as consumers spend more time and money on apps than ever before, according to data.ai’s latest quarterly research. … Continue reading Mobile apps see a surge in consumer use and spending
Google Ads Glitch Affects Serving, Spending On Campaigns by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, October 11, 2023 Google confirmed that its ad platform has been experiencing a technical issue impacting a significant subset of users, after advertisers began reporting their ads have been disapproved by the platform. The technical glitch affects spend controls and the … Continue reading Google Ads Glitch Affects Serving, Spending On Campaigns
