On today's episode, we discuss some digital audio developments from Spotify and iHeartMedia, how podcast advertising can add value, in-car audio entertainment, and what the first flavor of advertising on social audio platforms will look like. We then talk about what to expect from this years' Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Podcast Upfronts, how people are approaching podcast moderation, and the market for podcasts created for children. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Peter Vahle.

For decades, traditional TV advertisers have targeted ad messages at households. Jon Schulz, CMO at programmatic ad firm Viant Technology, joins eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin to discuss why even in the digital era it still makes sense to do so, and why advertiser spend will continue to shift into programmatic connected TV and linear TV.

The much-heralded measurability of digital led to an advertising revolution. eMarketer principal analyst Andrew Lipsman joins host Nicole Perrin to talk about its excesses, and why it's time for marketers to wake up from the dream of perfect measurement.

Similarly, most advertisers haven’t pulled their advertising spend from Meta over controversies on its platforms, though brands did boycott Facebook for a month over hate speech and disinformation concerns. Unlike Meta, which includes Facebook and Instagram, Spotify is a secondary advertising platform for many advertisers—so it may be more cuttable.

Marketer Takeaway: The shopping tab is a big step forward for TikTok’s social commerce push, which has primarily centered on ecommerce-related ad products until now. It’s also a step TikTok needed to take to keep up with competitors, particularly Instagram, which has its own online storefronts, Shop. Ad and Monetization Product Updates.

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and principal analyst Nicole Perrin at Insider Intelligence discuss how advertisers are navigating placing ads next to coronavirus coverage and how they feel the advertising industry is shaping up this year. They then talk about theSkimm launching a digital membership model, The New York Times halting third-party ads data and why winning top of search might not matter.

eMarketer principal analysts Mark Dolliver, Andrew Lipsman and Nicole Perrin discuss lessons that businesses can take from the last recession and the effect it had on ad spending. How will digital hold up? Which channels are advertisers pulling back from? Will the US stimulus package help? They then talk about what consumers will likely spend less on if they lose their jobs, why Twitter will now allow COVID-19 ads and the knock-on effects of moving Amazon Prime Day.

With movie theater attendance still severely depressed, “Encanto’s” success gives the entertainment company a blueprint for successful digital releases.

The role of political advertising in social media will be a key discussion topic in 2020—an easy prediction to make. Kantar Media expects that US digital political ad spending will reach $1.2 billion this year, and we believe the social platforms that continue accepting political advertisers will be major beneficiaries of that spending.

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and principal analyst Nicole Perrin talk about Google's redesigned search results page. They then discuss consumer skepticism about corporate social responsibility, the latest on the French digital tax and what the most important area of ad campaign innovation will be.

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom, vice president of forecasting Monica Peart and principal analyst Nicole Perrin discuss the latest revisions to our US ad spending forecasts. They then talk about Twitter sharing more information with advertisers, social distancing ads showing up in games and Microsoft's digital-only events commitment.

Some brands are now dedicating up to 90% of their marketing budget to social advertising. Those who embrace automation and drive cross-platform campaigns are the advertisers that will win in 2022.

Forward-looking strategies for apps, click and collect, and social ads. Plus! Derek Daugherty, global sector head, FMCG/CPG & retail at YouGov, joins the conversation. Presenters:. Andrew Lipsman is a principal analyst at Insider Intelligence. Andrew focuses on retail and ecommerce.

eMarketer principal analysts Mark Dolliver and Nicole Perrin join junior analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of content studio at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna to discuss the "minimigration" from major social networks to self-proclaimed "free speech" app Parler, targeted ads on network TV, the popularity of Starbucks mobile ordering, Netflix linear TV offering, The New York Times' digital milestone, how to travel to work at the speed of sound, and more.