Just 15% of US parents of school-aged children will do their back-to-school spending in early July this year, down from 28% in 2025 and roughly even with 2019's 14%, according to a July report from Deloitte.
Brands can test the new feature with story-led creative, then compare results with 6-second views.
On today’s podcast, we discuss what “kidulting” actually means, why toy companies are paying so much more attention to this consumer now, and what non-toy brands can learn from this trend. Tune in for a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Senior Analyst Carina Lamb and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor.
General Mills won for celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Box Tops fundraising program by reuniting the cast of Saved by the Bell. The campaign targets millennial parents with nostalgic imagery including yearbook clippings and cast members appearing in commercials.
Marketers should use creator shoutouts, interactive chat, and stream sponsorships to tap Twitch's purchase influence.
Consumers trust AI as much as they trust experts, giving lesser-known brands a strong route to credibility and consideration.
Gen Zers’ age can help banks reach its members, but their behavior should determine how banks serve them.
Higher-income households are gravitating to Costco, reinforcing that grocery value matters well beyond budget-conscious consumers.
Shoppers still spend when product and price are right.
Gen Z’s varied AI use expands brand visibility: Marketers can reach users with content built for AI answers, ideas, and decisions.
It may have a hard time taking share from established brands as it expands into lounges and premium cards.
Drop Shop uses exclusives and TikTok Live to shape discovery and capture beauty sales.
Ads drove 95% more engagement than primetime, helping new drugs break through and older brands stay effective.
Nearly half (48%) of US Gen Z online searchers looked for information on a video platform in the past 30 days, compared with 34% of all searchers, according to a July report from YouGov.
EU oversight validates AI’s role in discovery, but marketers shouldn’t divert traditional search budgets yet.
As demand follows the traveler instead of the season, discounts matter less than timing and signals.
Marketers need stronger thumbnails and branding as passive exposure declines.
64% finance elsewhere, making budget tools and dealer inventory key to reaching shoppers before rivals do.
Pharma marketers need relevant, digital-friendly messaging that respects HCPs’ heavy workloads.
SMBs automating invoices through agentic AI saves valuable time; payment providers need to convince them to trust the tools.