Search and social are still the most widely used channels for product research, and users will click into retailer or publisher sites to access more information about products they’re interested in. According to a Q3 2020 GlobalWebIndex survey of millennials ages 24 to 37 worldwide, 51% said they used search engines and 48% said they used social networks to research products or services.

Three Key Questions This Report Will Answer:. How is the pandemic accelerating the development of e-commerce in key emerging markets? Who are the top e-commerce players in each emerging market? What opportunities and challenges are there for e-commerce’s development in the markets? WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT?

The coronavirus pandemic has dramatically altered the US retail and ecommerce landscape, with varying impacts in retail category growth.

Retail ecommerce sales include the sale of products and related services ordered using the internet, regardless of fulfillment method.

On today's episode, we discuss the pandemic challenges that fashion brands are facing, how female digital buyers have changed, and how social media strategies are evolving. We then talk about how engagement with brick-and-mortar retail is changing, how Walmart+ stacks up against Amazon Prime, how significant a problem porch piracy is, and whether in-garage delivery is the solution. Tune in to the discussion with director of marketing and ecommerce at Cloe Raquel Garduño Arroyo, eMarketer director of research Matteo Ceurvels, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Daniel Keyes.

After the coronavirus pandemic forced issuers to adapt rewards, enhance forbearance, and build out digital tools to cope with a volume hit in 2020, they’re looking to reimagine their offerings in the future to add new customers and regain primary card status.

Consumers’ growing willingness to get their financial services from non-FI providers is spurring consumer brands to embed financial elements in their products and services. But this new form of finance will mean dramatic changes for incumbent and startup FIs.

Creators now have more ways than ever to make a living online. This report explores how brands should approach and engage creators for partnerships in the new monetization ecosystem.

This report provides our latest forecasts for VR and AR users in the US and examines some market dynamics affecting the maturation of immersive technologies.

“Marketers should be thinking about what kind of relationship they want to have with the people involved in their market research,” said Anne Hunter, vice president of product marketing at panel-based research firm DISQO. “Do I view research as an ethical ingredient in my success? Or do I view research as a technical function? Is research understanding my clients and competitors better?

Facebook does not publicly report Instagram user figures. Our updated forecast for monthly Instagram users worldwide will be available in April. Product Updates. Here are the key product updates for Instagram in Q1 2021:. Instagram’s Reels in the News Feed.

5G networks are operating in over 60 countries as of early 2021. This report reviews what the arrival of 5G means and focuses on some of the critical applications that will make it revolutionary.

Research has also shown that some consumers are interested in using influencer livestreams for shopping discovery.

That makes sense given the size and weight of many of their products, and the fact that buyers—including small businesses, contractors, and repair service providers—often need these products immediately. The big-box retailers came in just behind the home improvement retailers.

Categories like apparel, travel, and event tickets are set for a big rebound, and any complementary retail products should experience similar growth. Retailers should begin activating their supply chains now, and plan for higher demand with these types of products.

This report explores the impact the pandemic has had on our latest regional estimates and trends for total media, traditional media, digital, and mobile ad spending in six markets in Latin America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru.

WHAT’S IN THIS REPORT? This report presents our first-ever forecast for US subscription video revenues and discusses trends occurring within pay TV and digital video. KEY STAT: In 2021, US video subscription revenues will increase by 3.6% and reach $119.69 billion. Behind the Numbers.

Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board (BARB) – UK. Ofcom. Spark Ninety. Thinkbox.

Pivotal Research Group. Salesforce. Shareablee. Sprout Social.