In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from the recent social media harm trials, how much Americans are using social networks (and which ones they’re using the most), and the changes we expect to see as a result of this landmark verdict. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Emmy Liederman. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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Become a Client63% of US adults say having ads in AI search results would make them trust those results less, according to a January survey from Ipsos.
On this episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful offsite strategies. Focuses include data partnerships and clean rooms, audience targeting off-platform, measuring offsite incrementality, and balancing scale with signal quality. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley hosts Jason O’Toole, Head of Connected Commerce & Media at Gildan and Ryan Verklin, Paid Media & Retail Media Senior Lead at Bayer.
Oil above $100 trims 2026 spending growth to 7.2%, wiping $28 billion as brands rein in budgets.
New YouTube Stations blend influencer pull with always-on streams, adding premium CTV inventory for brands.
Scheduled Trial Reels let creators time experiments globally, improving influencer campaign performance on Instagram.
Kids 7–14 sway clothing, food, and digital buys as social media fuels early brand pull.
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s most responsible for consumers’ current ad fatigue, why there’s an opportunity to capture attention immediately after a purchase, and what agentic commerce is—and isn’t—doing to the shopping journey. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Nate Elliott, and Senior Vice President of Rokt Ads at Rokt, Ashley Firmstone. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
Agentic shopping could account for more than a quarter of ecommerce spending within the next few years, according to a September 2025 Boston Consulting Group report. But that potential hinges on retailers integrating AI into the shopping journey in ways that feel beneficial to consumers.