Spotify is scaling video podcast monetization fast: A YouTube-style model and creator tools are fueling the shift.
Social sharing aims to boost usage, yet without real-time info or buzz, it may struggle to stick
Pitching itself as a collaborator, Substack empowers major outlets like The New Republic and smaller creators to expand their reach.
Consumers are willing to spend on travel—under the right circumstances: Cruises, premium travel, and concert tourism are all seeing healthy demand despite industry headwinds.
81% of Gen Z and millennial consumers have switched brands in the past year, according to December 2024 data from Salesforce.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how the judge thinks Google is, and isn’t, an illegal monopoly, the most likely outcomes from this ruling, and who stands to benefit the most. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Gaming audiences are a powerful force in back-to-school shopping, influencing both digital and in-store purchases. Activision Blizzard Media’s latest research reveals how this often-overlooked group—many of them parents—are planning early, spending big, and responding to mobile-first ads.
Game developers, martech platforms, and agencies are increasingly trying to convince advertisers that consumers playing mobile games are worth reaching.
Many retailers in Latin America like Mercado Libre, Rappi, and even Walmart function not only as commerce players, but as financial institutions as well. As a result, commerce media in Latin America is charting a different course than it has in the US, one that could result in unique opportunities for companies with access not only to shopper habits, but to financial data as well.
Hispanic consumers curb spending over immigration policy fears: Their discretionary purchases are falling sharply, hurting sales at Walmart and Constellation.
Amazon sellers rethink Prime Day participation: With tariffs wreaking havoc on their profits and ability to plan, merchants expect to reduce discounts or skip this year’s sale entirely.
M&A activity in the marcom space fell 37% in 2024: The decline shows a field in peril—but preparing for a rebound promises success.
China-based firms look to skirt the tariffs: Some have reached out to Indian exporters to fill orders on their behalf, while others turn to bonded warehouses.
Domino’s customers pulled back on delivery to save money: Consumers’ focus on cost is unlikely to ease anytime soon, especially with new tariffs expected to push everyday prices even higher.
VideoAmp focuses on outcomes as CTV spend thrives: An exclusive EMARKETER interview demonstrates how the measurement challenger is elevating big data.
Samsung Ads launches Creative Canvas to streamline interactive CTV ads: It aims to capture midmarket brands focused on speed and engagement.
‘Sinners’ beats box office expectations for the second week in a row: The film’s success is a beacon of hope for WBD and the theater industry.
DoorDash makes $3.6 billion bid for Deliveroo despite global economic uncertainty: The delivery company hopes to broaden its international reach at a time when consumers are cutting restaurant spend.
President Donald Trump’s shifting stance on tariffs has created a volatile environment for both consumers and retailers. With some Chinese goods facing tariffs as high as 245% and a blanket 10% on most imports, the market is seeing rapid shifts in consumer behavior, supply chains, and strategic planning.
Lightrun isn’t building code—it’s safeguarding it, offering proactive debugging that major players like Microsoft and Salesforce trust to catch AI-generated mistakes before they cause chaos.