In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much time Americans spend with GenAI, why daily social media use might not have peaked, and why TV, not mobile, still rules the roost.
Nearly half of US digital shoppers (47.1%) have not used AI to shop and aren't interested, according to an April 2026 survey from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.
Easier access to AI and cloud tools makes local expertise—not scale—their strongest competitive advantage.
Banks that weave AI into advisor workflows—not client interactions—could gain the strongest competitive edge.
Plain-language web updates keep banking products visible as consumers ask AI for advice.
Reaching patients through insurers and providers could unlock wearable adoption among higher-need cohorts and strengthen long-term loyalty.
OpenAI's ad target is not realistic: A 90% shortfall points to ad infrastructure that still isn't ready to attract major marketing budgets.
Social burnout weakens organic reach: As people delete apps and share less, brands should prioritize standout content over nonstop posting and trend chasing.
Younger adults mostly use these health features, but older adults' faster uptake points to untapped demand.
Its acquisition of a psychedelic drug developer adds credibility to the field, but commercialization will hinge on reimbursement and supervised care.
Google redesigns Image Search: Personalized galleries and image generation compete with Pinterest and keep users discovering content.
Visa Stablecoin Platform makes it easier for non-consortium payment providers to offer OpenUSD.
AI buying agents create coverage gaps, prompting insurers to define liability before courts do.
Publicis’ Q2 redraws the agency playbook: Strong results suggest integrated AI, data, media, and measurement are the edge in winning clients.
Apple Maps ads are coming to the US and Canada: Retail and hospitality brands may benefit as Apple blocks fraud-prone categories.
They’re planning broad AI expansion in payments, advice, and support to attract younger members and better rival banks.
Kalshi leans into culture for discovery and reach: Its culture-led campaigns show emerging brands can earn attention without product education.
Its prediction market now covers FDA approvals and trials, adding a new signal that could sway biotech valuations and trial participation.
Wallets and retailers have been reluctant to adopt NFC tech given barriers and incumbents’ extreme dominance.
AI research has moved from novelty to habit in the shopping journey, and it's changing more than where consumers start looking. It's changing who wins.