NFL viewership favors broadcast as traditional TV draws the biggest audiences, but streaming’s ad effectiveness is unmatched.
GenAI adoption gap: Most teams use AI on the surface; without access to company data, it drafts fast but can’t do real work.
Super Bowl campaigns aren’t one-size-fits-all; brands are now splitting between full-scale TV buys and multi-channel activations that extend beyond the broadcast.
As bots strain its servers, the platform turns its content into a revenue stream.
IAB's framework helps cautious brands—but without mandates, deceptive actors stay unchecked.
Nearly two-thirds of worldwide marketers (64%) say reduced use of traditional search engines like Google will be the top AI-driven shift impacting digital advertising over the next few years, according to a September 2025 survey from Funnel and Ravn Research.
"Retail and growing a business today relies a lot more on developing alternative revenue streams and brand building that goes far beyond the typical selling products at a good price," said our analyst Blake Droesch during a recent “Behind the Numbers” podcast recorded live at the National Retail Federation's (NRF) 2026 Big Show.
AI deepfakes are sparking a global crackdown after Grok’s explicit content scandal triggered UK probes and stricter safeguards--raising governance stakes for AI tools.
This FAQ covers what marketers need to know about native advertising formats, regulatory requirements, emerging AI capabilities, and budget allocation strategies for 2026.
CTRs and CVRs rise with repeated YouTube creator integrations—proving the ability of repeat brand exposure to drive action.
The deal promises to give brands a clearer view of how marketing drives both clicks and carts.
As Reddit grows, Digg appeals to advertisers by prioritizing trust, moderation, and real participation
As costs rise, Spotify bets users will stomach price hikes to fund video and AI-driven upgrades.
TikTok users ages 25-44 lead all age groups in taking action after seeing ads, with 54% gathering more info about products and 47% making purchases, according to an October 2025 survey from Edison Research.
Retail media is entering an execution era; advertisers are now judging networks on speed, flexibility, and clarity, not just closed-loop performance or topline growth.
China’s Q4 spending reinforced platform consolidation, as advertisers concentrated budgets on large platforms with data, scale, and commerce integration.
The growing role of AI in shopping is forcing retailers to rethink discovery and decision-making. Walmart, for example, is embedding its ecommerce capabilities into external AI assistants like Google’s Gemini. Meanwhile, Amazon is keeping AI-led discovery and decision-making inside its own ecosystem with tools like Rufus.
This FAQ addresses what marketers need to know about AI chatbots as adoption increases in 2026.
AI companions present ad potential through high trust and engagement, but safety and regulation pose real risks to advertisers.