Retail Rick Watson Retail Rick Watson

Walmart In Talks to Buy Vizio TV - Not Clear It Will Work: "It's The Streaming Apps Stupid"

Walmart's potential acquisition of Vizio signals a foray into TV advertising, but challenges lie ahead. While access to Vizio's TV operating system opens new advertising avenues, Walmart faces stiff competition from industry leaders like Amazon and Google. The article explores the implications of this move and Walmart's strategy in navigating the complex landscape of advertising.

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Which Platforms Are Most Threatened by TikTok?

Prepare to dive into TikTok's expansion into eCommerce and its potential impact on tech giants. We assess who's highly threatened, moderately concerned, or relatively secure in the face of TikTok's ambitions. From Google's search dominance to Shopify's stronghold, this article dissects the evolving competitive landscape.

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Pinterest Ties Up with Amazon Advertising: Future Acquisition Target?

The post discusses how Amazon and Pinterest have been facing challenges with their advertising approach and how a multi-year ad partnership between them could be the solution. We explores the possibility of Pinterest becoming an acquisition target for Amazon and how the partnership could potentially lead to other interesting directions for the two companies.

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