AI tools are becoming some travelers’ first stop, reshaping discovery and pressuring search-driven players.
77.5% of US CEOs anticipate inflation will negatively affect their business forecasts, making it the leading concern ahead of tariffs (70.6%) and US-China relations (68.6%), according to a November survey from Stagwell, The Wall Street Journal, and the National Research Group.
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Retailers can now pay to surface products alongside AI recommendations in high-intent moments.
Fines and tax probes test regulators’ limits, but its market grip remains firm.
Internal docs clash with trial defense, raising risks for youth targeting and “time spent” metrics.
Zelle far outpaced other P2P rivals, suggesting its bank-based advantages endure.
Fintechs trying to assess BNPL and loan risk for subprime populations now have a new tool.
Doctors must reassert personalized nutrition advice, while food brands should highlight their better-for-you offerings.
Convenience and drug savings will attract some consumers, but Amazon hasn’t yet been able to disrupt the pharmacy space.
The FDA denied an application for its flu vaccine, deepening regulatory doubt and complicating forecasts for vaccine-driven revenue growth.
Consumers show cautious interest, but only if tools are clinically validated, transparent, and privacy secure.
Premium streamers beat YouTube on attention as Netflix and HBO Max scored an attention rate of 26% vs. YouTube’s 18%, challenging spend priorities.
Gaming’s 42% jump and ChatGPT’s ad push signal a 2026 reset.
Roku wins in Q4 with $1.4 billion in revenues and 145.6 billion streaming hours, cementing its CTV scale and ad growth edge.
HBO, Netflix, and Apple use companion podcasts to fight churn, turning fandom into hours of opt-in engagement.
Value menus and nostalgia-fueled promotions drove 2025 gains, even as food costs surged.
Tariff strain and US volatility are pushing both companies to focus on international markets.