As software standardizes, AI features emerge as key differentiators for survival-focused SMBs.
PubMatic addresses publisher concerns with AI Insights, a tool that reveals buyer, DSP, and inventory trends to clarify where demand and value move.
US lawmakers draft bill to revive easy-cancel rules as consumer budgets are pinched.
Testing ChatGPT ads will cost you; OpenAI's $200,000 minimum upfront ad buys are expensive, but these ads may become commonplace in due time.
Gen Z adopts AI fast but worries it trades convenience for weaker thinking—raising stakes for how brands position AI tools.
Brands from PepsiCo to Ulta are leaning on wellness framing to nudge cautious consumers to spend.
The Canadian retailer aims to entice shoppers with brands from across the continent.
Costlier snacks and meals spotlight consumers’ growing price sensitivity.
61% of US Gen Alpha children spend 2 or more hours daily on mobile devices, the highest multi-hour usage rate across all platforms, according to August 2025 data from Morning Consult.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Netflix right now: What are Netflix’s advertising expectations? What will actually happen with Warner Bros. Discovery? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Industry KPI data shows arts and entertainment ROAS peaked in late Q3, with awards buzz lifting efficiency early.
YouTube TV's win against Disney shows marketers that platform scale now shapes where premium sports ads live.
The ecommerce partnership failed due to limited buy-in from Saks’ brand partners.
OpenAI still anchors enterprise AI spend, but Anthropic’s rapid adoption signals a clear shift toward shared model dominance.
Revenues top expectations, but heavy OpenAI dependence rattle investors.
60.9% of US marketers prioritize generative insight summaries as their top AI enhancement for next-gen marketing mix modeling (MMM), nearly double the share focused on dynamic learning features, according to an October 2025 survey from EMARKETER and Rakuten.
In place of the monthly retailer rankings, “Behind the Numbers” has launched the Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards (UMRAs). Each month, the awards will spotlight retailers that stand out in three key categories: Most impactful campaign, best in-real-life initiative, and best under-the-radar move. Analysts will nominate standout brands, and host Suzy Davidkhanian will select the winners based on their cases.
Behaviors vary between kids with Gen X vs. millennial parents.
Banks’ focus has been rationalizing and renovating their physical footprints.
It’s an early mover among traditional financial institutions.