Jess Lloyd

Principal Analyst

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There’s A Consumer AI Trust Gap In Financial Services, But The Solution Is Surprisingly Simple

Jess Lloyd October 2, 2026
Today, as a society, we agree on little: Politics. Climate. Health. Whether a hot dog is a sandwich. But one topic is bringing us back together: artificial intelligence! According to Forrester’s Consumer Benchmark Survey, 2026, nearly nine in 10 online adults in the US and the UK have at least heard about AI, but ubiquitous […]
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Europe Builds The Blueprint For Social Platform Accountability

Jess Lloyd July 16, 2026
Europe is moving platform accountability upstream, placing new scrutiny on the algorithms and design choices that shape social media experiences. For marketers, the bigger story isn't regulation itself — it's what growing consumer distrust means for the future of audience insights and targeting.
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UK Social Media Ban Forces Platform Accountability

Jess Lloyd June 15, 2026
The ban marks a moment where government regulation is catching up to consumer expectations. But it's not just about online safety — it's a regulatory demand that will influence social media platform experiences and product decision-making.