This report describes how the pandemic, operating systems, and a new US president will affect mobile advertising.

US mobile ad spending will reach $96.07 billion this year, lower than our pre-pandemic estimate of $105.34 billion. eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Yoram Wurmser joins host Nicole Perrin to discuss why despite this year's blip, mobile ad monetization is on a better trajectory than before, how advertisers will deal with the SKAdNetwork, and what the future holds for contextual in-app advertising.

Despite the hype, most US consumers won’t make a purchase via social media in 2021. Discovery and consideration, rather than direct transactions within social apps, will remain key opportunities for brands next year.

The tumultuous events of 2020—including the global pandemic, recession, and Black Lives Matter protests—have exposed deep flaws in US society and disillusioned many consumers, especially younger ones.

Justin Rosenberg, CEO and founder of honeygrow, speaks with eMarketer vice president of business development Marissa Coslov about flipping its dining-in model to 100% mobile app orders with the help of third-party delivery providers.

Following a strong launch in November 2019, Disney+ is on track to surpass $4 billion in US subscription revenues by 2022. In its first full year, Disney+ has grown rapidly, spurred by in-demand content and stay-at-home orders. In fact, the service will help The Walt Disney Co. reach Netflix’s share of the market by 2022, according to the inaugural eMarketer OTT subscription revenue forecast by Insider Intelligence.

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman and Nicole Perrin discuss the size and growth of ecommerce channel advertising, and where it is headed. They then talk about Sephora stores inside Kohl's, the future of the department store, and why Google is in a spat with the IAC.

Penny Brook, CMO of Canada Goose, speaks with eMarketer vice president of business development Marissa Coslov about looking to its brand ambassadors to provide inspirational content to consumers amid lockdowns, inviting local artists to exhibit in storefront windows, and more.

eMarketer was pleased to moderate a Tech-Talk Webinar featuring Salesforce's product marketing manager, Jozi Hall, and Forrester’s vice president, principal analyst, Kerry Cunningham. They shared how demand generation leaders are adopting new practices and AI-powered technology to engage and enable the buying committee.