Shoppable Videos news and trends

Amazon and Walmart Race to Integrate Commerce and Content
Retail // April 19, 2024

As shopping and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, Amazon and Walmart are looking for new ways to drive sales via content. On Tuesday (April 16), Amazon Live announced a new interactive, shoppable channel called FAST Channel on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee, featuring the eCommerce giant’s “shop the show” technology, enabling viewers to shop and...

Paramount Integrates Commerce as Media Giants Compete With TikTok Shop
Social Commerce // April 10, 2024

With social apps leading the charge in shoppable content, more traditional entertainment companies such as Paramount are seeking new solutions to hold their own amid the rise of commerce-integrated media. The entertainment provider recently partnered with Shopsense AI, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered retail media platform...

Amazon Amps Up AI Efforts, While Walmart Takes a Shoppable Blockbuster Approach
Retail // December 01, 2023

This week, eCommerce giant Amazon rolled out a new slew of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, giving brands and retailers a chance to upgrade their customer experiences without breaking the bank. Mega retailer Walmart, on the other hand, is hoping to draw more shoppers with a new blockbuster debut. ...

YouTube Unveils Features to Boost Creators’ Shopping Revenue
Social Commerce // October 18, 2023

In an effort to empower content creators and maximize revenue potential, YouTube has unveiled features that simplify the marketing and sale of products within videos. These additions aim to enhance the shopping experience for viewers while providing creators with additional opportunities to monetize their content, according...

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Amazon and Walmart Race to Integrate Commerce and Content

April 19, 2024
As shopping and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, Amazon and Walmart are looking for new ways to drive sales via content. On Tuesday (April 16), Amazon Live announced a new interactive, shoppable channel called FAST Channel on Prime Video and Amazon Freevee, featuring the eCommerce giant’s “shop the show” technology, enabling viewers to shop and engage with the content they’re watching on their TV on […]

Amazon Amps Up AI Efforts, While Walmart Takes a Shoppable Blockbuster Approach

December 01, 2023
This week, eCommerce giant Amazon rolled out a new slew of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, giving brands and retailers a chance to upgrade their customer experiences without breaking the bank. Mega retailer Walmart,...

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LTK Offers Creators More Control Over Commissions

September 05, 2024
Creator commerce platform LTK says it’s giving creators more control over their earnings. The company on Thursday (Sept. 5) announced what it called “major” updates to its creator app, including one that gives creators access to all available commission rates on the platform. “Creators have transformed the retail industry — becoming a preferred way for […]

YouTube Unveils Features to Boost Creators’ Shopping Revenue

October 18, 2023
In an effort to empower content creators and maximize revenue potential, YouTube has unveiled features that simplify the marketing and sale of products within videos. These additions aim to enhance the...