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eBay x Venmo 🤯
eBay will integrate Venmo as a payment option to cater to Gen Z and millennial shoppers starting next week. This move aims to offer more choices and convenience, aligning with the preferences of modern consumers. Venmo, popular among over 90 million users, allows buyers on eBay.com and the eBay app to pay using their balance, linked bank account, debit, or credit cards. It also enables seamless transactions by linking Venmo accounts directly to eBay accounts, eliminating the need for repeated payment details.
🍪 Cookie-less Ads
Google Ad Manager has quietly launched a beta version of an advertising tag for email newsletters. These email ads are cookie-proof, not relying on third-party tracking cookies. With the impending end of tracking cookies in web browsers by 2025, publishers and advertisers are exploring new channels.
David Beckham 🏆
Alibaba’s international e-commerce platform, AliExpress, the company announced Monday. The partnership comes as China-based rivals PDD Holdings’ Temu and fashion startup Shein expand globally. Temu recently advertised during the Super Bowl to gain traction with U.S. customers.
Baidu's Ernie 🤖
Baidu CEO Robin Li revealed at the AI Create Conference in Shenzhen that the company's Ernie bot, similar to ChatGPT, has now amassed over 200 million users. Li also announced plans for another round of the AI development competition, with a hefty 50 million yuan ($7 million) prize.
DoorDash 🧰
DoorDash has ventured into home improvement through a strategic partnership with Lowe’s. The collaboration, announced in a press release on April 1, sees DoorDash offering a range of products from Lowe’s, including gardening tools, spring cleaning essentials, and DIY supplies sourced from over 1,700 stores nationwide.