On today’s podcast episode, the team reports straight from the show floor at NRF’s Big Show 2026 to break down the most compelling themes dominating the conference, noteworthy insights from off-stage and hallway conversations, and what retail leaders should prioritize next based on what mattered most at one of the retail industry’s most influential events. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Senior Analyst Blake Droesch and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.

Over a quarter (26.6%) of US internet users will use generative AI at work next year, according to our June 2023 forecast. Many applications will come from tech companies embedding AI into existing workflows, like using Microsoft Copilot for productivity or Google Gemini to create images. To stay ahead of the AI innovation curve, marketers should seek out and experiment with new applications, according to experts at the BrXnd NYC AI in marketing conference earlier this month. Here are four key takeaways from the event.

Generative AI and embedded finance popped up across a host of conversations—we give our take on how firms should approach these innovations.

In this webinar, eMarketer moderates a Tech Talk Tuesday presentation featuring Cvent’s Myllisa Patterson, senior director of marketing, and Stefani Hass, senior manager of demand gen. They show you how to identify and act on digital breadcrumbs left by your event attendees so you can build robust prospect profiles and transform leads from net new to sales ready.

Many companies feel good about the progress they’ve made in digital transformation, but is that confidence stalling them from achieving true results? In this presentation, we pair qualitative insights with survey data to help marketers get a pulse check on their progress.