[ad_1] Mike Shields, the former advertising editor for Business Insider who is now CEO of Shields Strategic Consulting, argues that tech companies like Samsung and Vizio’s moves into advertising could be successful — but that there are a lot of …
Read More »Leaked emails show Amazon is stockpiling on products made in China due to coronavirus risk on its supply chain — after having said there's 'no interruptions' to its operations (AMZN)
[ad_1] Amazon has placed increased orders last week for some products that are sourced from China, according to emails seen by Business Insider. Amazon told first-party suppliers in the email that the move is to “prepare for possible supply chain …
Read More »Amazon claims Trump was motivated by his dislike of Jeff Bezos and influenced by Oracle CEO Safra Catz to 'screw' the company out of the $10 billion JEDI contract (ORCL, AMZN)
[ad_1] Amazon said President Trump was influenced by Oracle CEO Safra Catz to “screw” the tech giant’s bid for the $10 billion JEDI contract. In a federal court filing Monday related to Amazon’s legal challenge to the DoD’s decision to …
Read More »Prime Video movie rentals will likely be on sale for Prime Day 2020 — here's what we expect
[ad_1] Amazon Prime Day 2020 is set to launch later this year, and the event will likely include some great Prime Video deals and exclusive streaming events. For last year’s Prime Day, Amazon offered 50% off rentals on popular movies …
Read More »Finance firms like TD Ameritrade say flash briefings on Amazon's Alexa have opened up new ways for them to communicate with advisors and potential clients
[ad_1] Financial institutions like TD Ameritrade are investing in voice to connect with an array of clients and build out their marketing strategies. Amazon’s flash briefings on Alexa have proven to be a popular alternative to email blasts in recent …
Read More »Amazon is ramping up its pitch for audio ads after long promising Alexa would be ad-free
[ad_1] After saying it wouldn’t run ads on its smart speaker Alexa devices, Amazon is ramping up its pitch for audio ads on Amazon Music, according to three agencies who recently heard the pitch. Amazon started to test the ads …
Read More »Top 10 Google Assistant Tips & Uses To Make Life Easier
[ad_1] What do Alexa, Siri, Cortana, and Google Assistant all have in common? They all exist to make your life easier by being a personal assistant powered by artificial intelligence. Google Assistant is built into smartphones, smart speakers, and smart …
Read More »Taika Waititi savaged Apple's much-loathed keyboard at the Oscars
[ad_1] Oscar-winner Taika Waititi told journalists after winning his award how much he hates the Apple keyboard. “They are impossible to write on, they’ve gotten worse. It makes me want to go back to PCs,” said Waititi, adding he prefers …
Read More »Bill and Melinda Gates prioritize climate change and gender equality as the main global issues to tackle on the 20th anniversary of their foundation
[ad_1] Bill and Melinda Gates celebrated the 20th anniversary of their philanthropic foundation by listing two new issues that they plan to tackle over the next 20 years: gender equality and the climate crisis. In an annual letter released Monday …
Read More »Jeff Bezos was roasted during the Oscars opening monologue, with Chris Rock saying he is 'so rich' that even a divorce settlement couldn't put a dent in his net worth
[ad_1] Amazon founder Jeff Bezos was the target of some jokes at the Oscars on Sunday night. Comedians Steve Martin and Chris Rock playfully called out Bezos’ enormous wealth and his recent divorce from ex-wife MacKenzie Bezos. “Jeff Bezos is …
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