The unofficial start of the holiday shopping season—Black Friday— is right around the corner. This busy season is a win-win for consumers and businesses alike: shoppers enjoy deep discounts, and small businesses see a sizable revenue boost. This year in particular, consumers are able to buy gifts and get deals from an ever-growing list of […]
The world of retail may seem to be evolving faster than we can keep up, but many of the core characteristics remain the same. Retailers are using data and insights, just as they’ve done for over 100 years, plus they are relying on multichannel sales, blending physical and online catalogues, shopping carts, and delivery options. […]
Now more than ever, search engines are a staple in the everyday lives of consumers. The search market is consumer-driven and hypercompetitive, with alternating between search platforms proving to be markedly easy. Search neutrality doctrines could hamper that “ability to switch,” harming search innovation well into the future. As you consider the current state of […]
Over the past two weeks, Competition Policy International (CPI) and CCIA brought together a broad panel of experts to discuss the most pressing challenges for antitrust during the final approach to the U.S. presidential election. With extreme antitrust proposals sweeping across the technology sector, risking compromising the future growth of the innovation economy, antitrust experts […]
Earlier this month, the Democractic HJC report introduced an array of misguided recommendations for antitrust reform. In light of these unfounded claims, antitrust experts agree: implementation of the report’s recommendations could harm consumers, innovation, and the broader economy. New commentary from a conference held by the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and Competition Policy […]
Ahead of today’s release of the Democratic House Judiciary Committee Digital Markets Report, there’s a lot of anti-tech rhetoric swirling. In addition to reading the report, it’s equally as important to keep in mind the evidence and testimony the report will likely ignore. To help sift through what’s evidence-backed and what’s not, Springboard compiled all […]
Last week, the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust held a hearing on competition in online advertising—and misconceptions about the marketplace are swirling. Though many claim that major players have hampered digital advertising, the numbers tell an entirely different story: over the last ten years, the number of ads bought and sold have increased by about […]
The word “data” can trigger some intense reactions, putting up metaphorical red flags in some consumers’ eyes. This is especially true in conversations around the technology industry. But we can get a clearer understanding of some common misconceptions about data by stepping outside of the digital world and into, say, your favorite neighborhood sandwich shop. […]
As consumers work, socialize, and stream from home, they are reaping the benefits of multiple tech services at once, rather than choosing between them. Multihoming, or switching between platforms, has become even more pronounced in 2020. As competition between platforms stiffens and new entrants become commonplace, consumers are coming out on top. Here’s what you […]
In our effort to keep you apprised of the newest research from experts across the competition field, we’ve compiled some of the best you may have missed. From merger enforcement rates to the merits of the consumer welfare standard, recent research in the antitrust field bolsters support for the current antitrust standard and busts some […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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