Are Affirm’s Results an Economic Bellwether?
Buy now, pay later platform Affirm‘s softening financial results may be a signal that the U.S. consumer is pivoting from spend, spend, spend to save, save, save. Last week the company, founded by Max Levchin back in 2012, released FYQ4 results that included some clear signs of strength. For example, the company saw 96% growth […]
TikTok Raises its Local Game
TikTok’s new “Nearby” feed spotlights local content that’s been location-tagged near a given user, such as local businesses. Does this signal a more targeted local strategy, with monetization to come next?