July 15, 2023
FTC’s Attempt To Pause Microsoft-Activision Deal Rejected
Microsoft Scores Major Victory Over FTC in $75 Billion Activision Deal. Microsoft is one step closer to finalizing its $75 billion bid for Activision Blizzard, the world’s largest videogame company....
July 11, 2023
Major Setback for FTC as Judge Clears Microsoft’s Acquisition of...
After a seemingly endless battle between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Microsoft, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has handed down a decisive ruling that...
July 07, 2023
Yum Brands and Others Try New Loyalty Strategies to Outperform...
This week in restaurant news, restaurants are looking to stand out in the crowded loyalty program space. Yum Brands is updating its data capabilities, Kura Sushi is driving rewards program...
July 05, 2023
ChatGPT’s Success Hits a Speed Bump With Decreasing Traffic
It was only a few months ago in November that OpenAI released their ground-breaking ChatGPT chatbot, and since then the chatbot has enjoyed unprecedented success with more than 100 million...
July 05, 2023
ReturnQueen Founders Are on a Mission to Make Returns a...
Returns have long been a cumbersome process for consumers, commonly regarded as a task most of them detest. This intense dislike has gradually permeated through brands and retailers, impacting their...
July 03, 2023
Judge Questions FTC On Data During Microsoft/Activision Hearing
In the US Federal Trade Commission’s case against Microsoft’s planned acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the judge asked for data supporting the arguments and raised concerns about the importance given to...
June 29, 2023
Amazon Faces Broadscale FTC Antitrust Suit
A federal regulator is reportedly preparing a wide-ranging antitrust suit against Amazon. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) plans to file the suit — which deals with Amazon’s key online marketplace...
June 29, 2023
Try Before You Buy — What Brands and Retailers Are...
We all shop online. That’s probably a safe bet to make these days, right? And while online shopping certainly has its pros, it also has its cons, and at times...
June 29, 2023
The Role of Data for Competition in Online Advertising
Data being the lubricant of any interest-based advertising, control over access to data has become a central competitive factor in the advertising business; and a focal point of several antitrust...
