On today's episode, we discuss who is most likely to win the short-video race, the significance of Lyft's new media division, the potential of Apple's ad business, whether buy now, pay later is too good to be true, Chewy's new insurance and wellness service CarePlus, an unpopular opinion about retail media, who's buying all the electric vehicles, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Blake Droesch, and Max Willens.

On today's episode, we discuss how best to manage and measure your own marketing ecosystem. "In Other News," we talk about how inflation is altering people's behavior and what to make of falling customer satisfaction in the US. Tune in to the discussion with David Lloyd, chief customer officer at Awin, and our analyst Patty Soltis.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the major takeaways from the latest retail earnings, the expectations versus reality, and what key performance indicators to watch going forward. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the keys to second-half success for three major retailers. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss what recent funding and valuation drops mean for fintechs, which categories are getting hit the hardest, and what fintechs should do now. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of the recent Coinbase-BlackRock partnership and how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to level the playing field between banks and nonbanks. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Eleni Digalaki and Tiffani Montez.

On today's episode, we discuss how much ad spending has wavered so far, what to make of Procter & Gamble cutting back on ad spending, and what our outlook is for the rest of 2022 and beyond. "In Other News," we talk about whether co-exclusive streaming rights will catch on and how agencies pick the perfect song for their ads. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna.

On today's episode, we discuss teens' social media behavior, how brands are pivoting their messaging to reflect consumer concerns, how best to reduce returns, whether Airbnb is in full recovery, how department stores are going local, an unpopular opinion about paid time off, what the least affordable housing markets in the world are, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Evelyn Mitchell.

On today's episode, we discuss the most pressing questions related to The Walt Disney Co.'s streaming platforms: what should we make of the recent price increase announcement, will Hulu soon become a tile within the Disney+ app, and what is the significance of Disney+ expecting to sign up fewer subscribers in the future? "In Other News," we talk about whether streaming will save sports or kill it and why folks are more likely to put TV subscriptions on the chopping block. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how consumers take sustainability values into account when choosing a product, why it's hard to figure out if a brand is sustainable, and how susceptible consumers are to greenwashing. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the biggest opportunities for retailers surrounding sustainability. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Blake Droesch.

On today's episode, we discuss how a person's health is driven by social determinants and some examples of investments in health programs and their outcomes. "In Other News," we talk about why Amazon bought One Medical and why CVS is interested in acquiring Signify Health. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.

On today's episode, we discuss the most interesting thing about Amazon's recent performance, how its ad business is fairing, and why the retail giant bought a robotics company. "In Other News," we talk about why Facebook is moving away from live shopping and what to make of the new Nike Style store. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss what happens next now that the newsletter boom has faded, Uber getting serious about grocery, how Starbucks is defying inflation, whether Spotify can revolutionize podcast ads, robots doing all of our housework, an unpopular opinion about TikTok's hype, why so many baseballs are used during a game, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Blake Droesch.

On today's episode, we discuss the most important figures from Meta's Q2 earnings, the biggest challenges for the company, and how much of a competitor TikTok really is. "In Other News," we talk about the new social media app BeReal, its impact on the space, and what changes we can expect to see as Gen Z takes over social media from millennials. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Debra Aho Williamson.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss which four companies are shaping the connected fitness space, why there's so much at stake in commanding a leadership position, and what the lifestyle brand flywheel is. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three most interesting acquisition possibilities in connected fitness. Join our analysts Blake Droesch and Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss why Spotify is cautiously optimistic, the potential of video podcasts, and whether TikTok Music could be the next big podcast app. "In Other News," we talk about why people buy smart speakers and how crucial gaming is for Netflix's future. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic and senior account director Michael Civins.

On today's episode, we discuss where young folks are searching instead of Google, what to make of the company's Q2 earnings, and the significance of YouTube's growth slamming on the brakes. "In Other News," we talk about the most interesting part of programmatic advertising and why Google is delaying the deprecation of third-party cookies again. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.

On today's episode, we discuss whether Instagram is starting to look a little too much like TikTok, why we're seeing more brands pop up in movies and TV shows, how to win young people's loyalty, what comes after the iPhone, the potential of NFL+, an unpopular opinion about vinyl versus digital audio, some interesting population facts, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.

On today's episode, we discuss how much of an effect Elon Musk has had on Twitter's recent performance, how advertisers are now viewing the company, and what initiatives the social media platform will likely consider moving forward. "In Other News," we talk about how bots and spam influence advertising and whether shorter ads on social media are the way to go. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the state of consumer spending, inflationary pressures, and other numbers to keep an eye on. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three companies that will ride out this time of economic uncertainty smoothly—and discuss one we think will have a tougher time. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Snapchat's Q2 sales slump, what the No. 1 challenge facing the company is, and how Snapchat+ will fair. "In Other News," we talk about how to best interact with Gen Zers on social media and the significance of TikTok testing games in the app. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

On today's episode, we discuss the most pressing questions related to Netflix: did its earnings present a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty picture, what to make of this new timeline for its ad-supported tier, and does the company have more Netflix-specific or industry-wide problems? "In Other News," we talk about Nielsen ONE's YouTube measurement capabilities and which streamers consumers are debating saying goodbye to next. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.