Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 05/20 – Joe Rogan is Podcasting’s Howard Stern Moment
May 20, 2020
Facebook is diving into e-commerce with Facebook Shops, seizing the moment as online shopping gains traction during the pandemic. Apple may be shipping the iPhone 12 without EarPods, sparking a surge in AirPods sales. Joe Rogan's exclusive deal with Spotify is seen as a pivotal moment for podcasting, likening it to Howard Stern's impact on radio. Plus, the rise of delivery robots adds a new twist to the changing e-commerce landscape.
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Facebook's E-commerce Strategy
- Facebook Shops lets businesses list products across Facebook and Instagram.
- This is another front in the platform wars against Amazon, eBay, and Shopify.
E-commerce Acceleration
- The pandemic is accelerating the shift to e-commerce, pushing its retail share from 16% to 27% in just eight weeks.
- Consumer inertia will likely keep many newly converted online shoppers.
Robot Delivery in Action
- Milton Keynes, UK, uses Starship Technologies robots for grocery delivery during lockdown.
- High demand shows potential for autonomous delivery.