1R Weekly Digital Trends – Feb 23, 2023
Want to know what's happening in the worlds of tech, e-comm and marketing this past week? Well One Rockwell has your recap of hot topics and what's trending.
From Spotify's new AI DJ feature to the latest insights on why your customers might be leaving your site, read it all and more below:
Technology
SPOTIFY LAUNCHES AI-POWERED MUSIC COMMENTARY
"DJ" is a new feature offering personalized music with ai-powered commentary.
SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES NEW AI FEATURE
Samsung's Bixby mobile assistant can create an AI-generated copy of a user’s voice to answer calls.
KLARNA WINS OVER THE US MARKET
The US is now Klarna's biggest market by revenue after it saw a 71% YoY increase in GMV last year.
eCommerce
DOMINO'S PIZZA PROFIT SLUMPS
Domino's first-half net profit fell 22% as inflation hits consumer spending.
4 UNEXPECTED USES OF AI IN RETAIL
Product recommendations and inventory management are some of the key uses of AI in retail.
HOW RESTAURANTS ARE ADDRESSING THE STAFFING SHORTAGE
How robots are delivering food from the kitchen, returning with dirty plates and singing “Happy Birthday.”
Marketing
WHY MARKETERS SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OUT OF CURRENT "BUDGET WOES"
The more CMOs communicate the financial impact of a strong marketing budget, the more it will be seen as a revenue driver.
THE RISE OF THE FRACTIONAL CMO POSITION
The fractional CMO role is a great opportunity for employees looking for flexibility and different opportunities.
WHY ONE IN THREE ONLINE VISITS CAUSE REVENUE LOSS
Website performance is a big deal, 36% of users have frustrating experiences on most websites, mostly due to slow page loads.