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The Weekly Listen: How to 'fix' Facebook, TikTok on TV, and Netflix Games

The Weekly Listen: How to 'fix' Facebook, TikTok on TV, and Netflix Games

Audio
Nov 12, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most viable ways people want to "fix" Facebook, whether Netflix Games will move the needle, if TikTok on TV makes sense, whether Peloton's deceleration is concerning, how many kids under 13 years old actually use social media, the unspoken reasons employees don’t want remote work to end, how much time people spend talking about themselves, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch.

Instagram will net more US ad revenues than core Facebook platform

Instagram will net more US ad revenues than core Facebook platform

Article
Nov 10, 2021

For the first time, in 2021, Instagram will pull in more US ad revenues ($26.46 billion) than the core Facebook platform, its ad marketplace, and Messenger combined ($23.84 billion).

WhatsApp’s potential Communities feature could boost engagement—and give it a possible revenue stream

Article
Nov 09, 2021

WhatsApp chases Discord's success with Communities feature: The platform's upcoming tools could help create intimate, niche communities—a formula for high engagement and brand interest.

How Apple’s privacy changes are affecting Peloton and other industry players, according to recent earnings calls

Article
Nov 08, 2021

How badly industry players were hurt by Apple’s privacy changes in Q3: Peloton was hit hard, while Criteo and Airbnb went unscathed.

These three companies will pocket 64.0% of all US digital ad spending in 2021

These three companies will pocket 64.0% of all US digital ad spending in 2021

Article
Nov 08, 2021

The triopoly of Google, Facebook, and Amazon will rake in 64.0% of this year’s $211.20 billion in US digital ad spending, about the same share as 2020 and up 1 percentage point from 2019.

Facebook ad spending continues to grow, but it won’t be unscathed by iOS privacy changes

Facebook ad spending continues to grow, but it won’t be unscathed by iOS privacy changes

Article
Nov 05, 2021

Since Apple’s AppTrackingTransparency (ATT) framework in iOS 14.5 took effect in late April, Facebook has experienced steadily worsening data loss as iOS users have adopted the update.

The Weekly Listen: Facebook becomes Meta, Instagram's affiliate shops, and out-of-stock messages in advertising

The Weekly Listen: Facebook becomes Meta, Instagram's affiliate shops, and out-of-stock messages in advertising

Audio
Nov 05, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the main takeaways from Facebook's corporate name change to Meta, Instagram's affiliate shops development, how out-of-stock messages could affect advertising, Instagram Reels ads versus TikTok paid ads, selling out this year's Super Bowl ads, reacquainting yourself with the commute, a hidden secret in the number pi, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer analyst Blake Droesch and principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna.

3 new things in tech: Facebook goes Meta, chip shortages cost Apple, and Nike takes on virtual goods

Article
Nov 04, 2021

Read the latest tech stories from Insider Intelligence.

A Lot Going on with Facebook: Q3 earnings, Apple's effect, and the Facebook Papers

A Lot Going on with Facebook: Q3 earnings, Apple's effect, and the Facebook Papers

Audio
Nov 04, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the main takeaways from Facebook's Q3 earnings, what we make of the new company name "Meta," and how the company will finish the year. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Debra Aho Williamson.

Facebook Advertising 2021

Facebook Advertising 2021

Report
Nov 04, 2021

Advertising on Facebook has become more challenging due to Apple’s AppTrackingTransparency framework in iOS 14.5. Here’s how advertisers are adapting their strategies in the post-IDFA reality.

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Google, Facebook, and Amazon to account for 64% of US digital ad spending this year

Google, Facebook, and Amazon to account for 64% of US digital ad spending this year

Article
Nov 03, 2021

US digital ad spending will soar past $200 billion this year, marking 38.3% growth from 2020. The triopoly of Google, Facebook, and Amazon will make up 64.0% of all US digital ad spending this year, about the same share they possessed in 2020.

Nike preps to enter the metaverse with investments in digital goods

Article
Nov 03, 2021

Nike files to trademark virtual goods as metaverse inches closer to reality: Many companies have already begun experimenting with branded digital items, but some are starting to take it more seriously as buzz around the metaverse intensifies.

For the first time, Instagram contributes over half of Facebook's US ad revenues

For the first time, Instagram contributes over half of Facebook's US ad revenues

Article
Nov 01, 2021

For the first time, Instagram will make up over 50% of parent company Facebook's $50.30 billion in net ad revenues in 2021.

UK Mobile Payments Forecast 2021

UK Mobile Payments Forecast 2021

Report
Oct 29, 2021

Proximity and peer-to-peer mobile payments are on the rise in the UK, thanks to high user adoption of mobile and banking. However, growth is slow, which means that wallet providers looking to crack the market will need to get creative.

Around the World with ... The impact of Facebook’s outages

Around the World with ... The impact of Facebook’s outages

Audio
Oct 26, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss Facebook’s recent outages and how WhatsApp being down in particular affected consumers and businesses around the world. Tune in to the discussion as eMarketer principal analyst Bill Fisher hosts senior analysts Jasmine Enberg and Matteo Ceurvels.

Digital Trust Benchmark Report 2021

Digital Trust Benchmark Report 2021

Report
Oct 25, 2021

Our fifth annual primary research survey reveals the level of trust US social media users have in nine major social platforms, and the role trust plays in the willingness to engage with advertising on those platforms.

Facebook is by far the most popular US social media platform

Facebook is by far the most popular US social media platform

Article
Oct 25, 2021

Even amid swirling controversies, Facebook is the single most popular US social network, with 83% of adult social media users in the US reporting that they visit the platform in a typical week.

Discounts named the top purchase driver in social media ads

Discounts named the top purchase driver in social media ads

Article
Oct 22, 2021

Three in five US internet users said that discounts are what influence them to buy a product through social media ads, far more than the 44% who cited the brand’s trustworthiness and customer data practices.

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