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Content Monetization and Investments Define Entertainment’s Digital Transformation
Content Monetization and Investments Define Entertainment’s Digital Transformation
March 22, 2024  |  Ecosystems

As with other industries navigating digital transformation, the entertainment commerce landscape is undergoing a significant evolution. From streaming platforms transforming how people consume media to...

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Shoppable TV Shortens the Path to Purchase for Digital Merchants
Shoppable TV Shortens the Path to Purchase for Digital Merchants
March 11, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers’ omnichannel shopping habits rapidly evolve, retailers and brands are finding shoppable content, such as interactive ads and streaming, could go a long way...

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Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement
March 05, 2024  |  Subscription Commerce

With more readers turning to digital platforms for their literary fix, demand for audiobooks continues to soar.  Against this backdrop, subscription services are seizing the...

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New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC and HSN
New Shoppable Media Emerges in Blow to Industry Pioneers QVC and HSN
February 28, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers increasingly expecting their shoppable media experiences to flow more seamlessly between entertainment and commerce, traditional shopping networks such as HSN and QVC are...

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Netflix Stops Accepting Payments Through iTunes Subscriptions
Netflix Stops Accepting Payments Through iTunes Subscriptions
February 27, 2024  |  Streaming

Netflix has begun requiring subscribers with Apple iTunes billing plans to pay Netflix directly. All “members on the basic plan who were using an iTunes...

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Pinterest Launches Shoppable Streaming Series as Social Apps Monetize Content
Pinterest Launches Shoppable Streaming Series as Social Apps Monetize Content
February 23, 2024  |  eCommerce

As social media companies look for new ways to leverage contextual commerce to drive revenue, Pinterest is launching its first shoppable streaming series.  The company...

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Apple Launches Free, Customizable iPhone App for Sports Fans
Apple Launches Free, Customizable iPhone App for Sports Fans
February 21, 2024  |  Apple

Apple has launched a free iPhone app for sports fans. The new Apple Sports provides access to real-time scores, stats, and other information about teams...

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Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition Could Bring Revenue, Subscribers if It Tracks Data
February 21, 2024  |  Subscriptions

This week Walmart announced it is buying TV manufacturer Vizio for $2.3 billion. Walmart (and its affiliate, Sam’s Club) have been selling the Vizio brand...

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Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

As Shein aims to seize a greater share of consumers’ retail spending by capturing their digital attention, the fast-fashion giant is tapping shoppable livestreams to...

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