On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what makes Sam’s Club stand out against Costco and BJ’s, why its retail media offering is unique, and where it might be falling short. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano and Senior Analyst Zak Stambor.
Workday’s Agent System of Record centralizes AI agent oversight, allowing companies to assign tasks, monitor performance, and disable faulty agents before they cause harm.
Tinder’s user base is shrinking, but AI-driven matching and profile optimization alongside a price increase could improve its bottom line—if Match Group reassures users about bias and privacy.
In today’s episode, we talk about what’s going on with Bitcoin since Trump won the election, how his policy moves could affect cryptocurrency, and the likelihood of America launching a digital dollar. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, and Analysts Grace Broadbent and Tyler Van Dyke.
Instead of only relying on pre-scheduled ad breaks, advertisers are finding ways to engage viewers when they hit pause.
Musk’s plan to ‘delete’ the consumer watchdog is underway.
These moves can help the company grow ahead of its IPO expected this year
Amazon’s latest test could transform how shoppers engage with the ecommerce platform: The retailer’s mobile search results will feature links to products not available on its site.
The momentum is a positive sign that would bring much needed clarity to the industry—if legislators can build a consensus
Shopify’s Q4 sales accelerate 31%: The company expects Q1 sales to grow in the mid-20% range as it ramps up efforts to attract major brands like Goop and Reebok to its ecosystem.
Through a tie-up with FIS, issuers can integrate Affirm's BNPL solution into their debit card programs
CPG companies need a new play: Relying too heavily on price hikes isn’t sustainable—companies need to focus on innovation to keep consumers buying.
Everyone is talking about Hims’ Super Bowl weight loss drug ad: The reaction has been largely negative. We examine why it’s a gamble that will likely pay off for Hims.
Doctors take issue with NYU Langone Health’s Super Bowl ad: They’re largely questioning the not-for-profit’s choice to pay $8M+ for the ad. We explore why health systems would be better off advertising in local markets than national TV events.
Pediatric care provider Summer Health acquires Gen Z-focused virtual care company: Summer has an opportunity to establish rapport and build trust with young patients who don’t have much experience with the conventional healthcare system.
Key stat: 66% of US adults are unaware of, haven’t used, or aren’t interested in augmented reality (AR) shopping apps as of January 2024, according to a January 2025 EMARKETER and CivicScience study.
Nearly every major retailer (and many smaller ones) has already launched media networks, but it’s not just for retailers anymore. While networks beyond retail have already begun to launch, 2025 will see more financial institutions, payment networks, travel companies, fitness centers, and more launch or revamp their own media networks. And as commerce media expands, so do the places ads are being served.
Super Bowl LIX sets new all-time viewership record: The game averaged 126 million viewers across TV and digital platforms, a 2% increase from last year, with streaming playing a major role in its success.