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Audio Streaming Pumps Up the Volume

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Feb 11, 2020

eMarketer forecasting analyst Peter Vahle and vice president of content studio Paul Verna discuss the different platforms that people use to consume music and podcasts, and how the major platforms maintain their leads. Then, Paul talks about ESPN and ABC TV ad revenue declines, Pinterest's earnings and a potential new streaming service from ViacomCBS.

Twitter and Snapchat Add Users, but Problems Lie Ahead

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Feb 10, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson discusses Twitter's and Snapchat's Q4 2019 performances. She then talks about how much money Instagram supposedly makes Facebook and the seriousness of the big tech antitrust investigations.

The Weekly Listen: Spotify Buys The Ringer, Disney+ Hits 28 Million Subscribers and Airbnb's Brand Issue

The Weekly Listen: Spotify Buys The Ringer, Disney+ Hits 28 Million Subscribers and Airbnb's Brand Issue

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Feb 07, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver, junior analyst Blake Droesch and vice president of content studio Paul Verna talk about Spotify's purchase of The Ringer, Disney+ reaching 28 million subscribers, Airbnb's brand issue, manipulated Twitter content, emotional Super Bowl ads, polar bears and more.

Super Bowl LIV Ads, Touchdowns, Fumbles and Extra Points

Super Bowl LIV Ads, Touchdowns, Fumbles and Extra Points

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Feb 06, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Andrew Lipsman and vice president of content studio Paul Verna discuss the best and worst Super Bowl ads and whether they achieved their marketing objectives. They also talk about how many people tuned in to the game, how much advertisers spent and the most popular halftime show ever. They then examine Quibi's launch campaign, solo TV viewing and how much returns are costing retail.

The Ad Platform: The Next Phase of Programmatic Maturity?

The Ad Platform: The Next Phase of Programmatic Maturity?

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Feb 05, 2020

For years, advertisers and their partners have complained about a lack of transparency in programmatic transactions, leaving them open to a number of problems including outright fraud. Jeremy Steinberg, global head of ecosystem at MediaMath, joins host Nicole Perrin to discuss why accountability is still a challenge and how the supply chain can come together to create better, more mature programmatic markets.

What to Make of Facebook's Earnings

What to Make of Facebook's Earnings

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Feb 04, 2020

eMarketer junior analyst Blake Droesch and principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson discuss what to make of Facebook's Q4 2019 earnings. They also talk about Twitter's new threaded replies, Byte offering to share all its revenues with creators and YouTube's adjusted stance on political misinformation.

What this Year's Political Ad Spending Season Will Look Like

What this Year's Political Ad Spending Season Will Look Like

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Feb 03, 2020

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and principal analyst Nicole Perrin talk about the US political ad spending landscape. How much money is being spent, where and why? They then discuss smartphone voting, consumer attitudes on privacy jargon and how Google can profit from government search warrants.

The Weekly Listen: A New Way to Avoid Ads, TV Companion Podcasts and Byte Replaces Vine

The Weekly Listen: A New Way to Avoid Ads, TV Companion Podcasts and Byte Replaces Vine

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Jan 31, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver and vice president of content studio Paul Verna talk about a new subscription ad-avoiding service, data privacy in 2020, TV show companion podcasts, Pinterest's new AR tool, giving up on newspapers, Atari-branded hotels and more.

TikTok Could Hit Some Roadblocks this Year

TikTok Could Hit Some Roadblocks this Year

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Jan 30, 2020

eMarketer junior analyst Blake Droesch and principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson discuss how TikTok will handle the many hurdles it faces in 2020. They then talk about the "Off-Facebook Activity" tool, Facebook's first Super Bowl commercial and the plan for WhatsApp ads.

Netflix Strikes Back

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Jan 29, 2020

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and vice president of content studio Paul Verna discuss the biggest takeaways from Netflix's latest results. They then talk about the UK's position on a landmark EU copyright law, YouTube's latest esports move and Google's new position on its search results redesign.

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Where Are We at with the Privacy Debate?

Where Are We at with the Privacy Debate?

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Jan 28, 2020

eMarketer principal analysts Nicole Perrin and Yory Wurmser check in on the ongoing privacy debate, looking at data privacy, device privacy and privacy legislation. They also discuss child privacy laws in the US, telemedicine adoption and an Apple Watch partnership.

Will Quibi Be the Next Big Video Platform?

Will Quibi Be the Next Big Video Platform?

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Jan 28, 2020

eMarketer analyst Ross Benes, principal analyst Andrew Lipsman and vice president of content studio Paul Verna discuss the upcoming video platform Quibi and how much it can affect the current field. They then talk about the consequences of password sharing, NBCUniveral selling ad inventory across all screens and Spotify preparing to serve podcast ads using tons of data.

The Significance of Google's New Look

The Significance of Google's New Look

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Jan 27, 2020

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.

The Weekly Listen: Netflix in Q4, Child Privacy Rules and Fortnite Becomes a Sport

The Weekly Listen: Netflix in Q4, Child Privacy Rules and Fortnite Becomes a Sport

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Jan 24, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver and junior analyst Blake Droesch analyze Netflix's Q4 performance and talk about why Section 230 might get revoked, new UK child privacy rules, the fate of IGTV, the coldest temperature ever recorded and more.

Is Disney+'s Initial Success Sustainable?

Is Disney+'s Initial Success Sustainable?

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Jan 23, 2020

eMarketer forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom and vice president of content studio Paul Verna discuss Disney's new streaming service and whether its success will last. They then talk about NBCUniversal's Peacock video platform details, an augmented reality contact lens and why esports is coming to Imax.

The Ad Platform: Why Advertisers Want More Connected TV

The Ad Platform: Why Advertisers Want More Connected TV

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Jan 22, 2020

We estimate that US advertisers will spend almost $9 billion on connected TV ads this year. Tim Sims, senior vice president of inventory partnerships at The Trade Desk, joins host Nicole Perrin to talk trends in programmatic connected TV, audio and more.

Takeaways from NRF 2020

Takeaways from NRF 2020

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Jan 21, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Andrew Lipsman and executive editor of the eMarketer Retail Newsletter Rimma Kats share firsthand accounts of the National Retail Federation’s annual trade show, focusing on retail personalization, returns, sustainability and more.

The Weekly Listen: Disney+ Viewing, TikTok Curated Content and Even Newer Hulu Ads

The Weekly Listen: Disney+ Viewing, TikTok Curated Content and Even Newer Hulu Ads

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Jan 17, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Mark Dolliver, junior analyst Blake Droesch and vice president of content studio Paul Verna talk about what people are watching on Disney+, TikTok's latest "curated content" idea, Hulu's new ad formats, box office records, kids' allowances and more.

The Most Important Lessons from CES 2020

The Most Important Lessons from CES 2020

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Jan 16, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Victoria Petrock discusses what she learned from the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. She then explains the significance of facial recognition bias and why paying with your hand makes sense.

The Digital World in 2020

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Jan 15, 2020

eMarketer senior analyst Jasmine Enberg and principal analysts Jillian Ryan and Yory Wurmser discuss what the digital world will look like in 2020. They then talk about Instagram's user growth deceleration and what shoppers want from in-store associates.

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