Lifemind Blog

Four in five U.S. consumers changed their buying behavior last year -- but not for the same reasons. Some are stretched. Some are making a values statement. Some are still spending freely but choosing more carefully. If your retail customer segmentation strategy treats them as one audience, you're optimizing for an average that no longer exists. Here's what the K-shaped economy actually requires from marketers right now.

Mastercard's Digital Engine uses AI to scan billions of online conversations, match emerging trends to cardholder experiences, and launch campaigns in minutes. Across 500+ campaigns in 20 countries, it delivered click-through rates 4x higher than traditional methods. Here's how it works and what marketers can take from it.