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Incrementality testing earns marketers' top trust

Incrementality testing earns marketers' top trust

Article
May 19, 2026

60% of US senior decision-makers trust independent incrementality testing most among marketing measurement solutions, 20 points ahead of media mix modeling (40%) and nearly double in-platform reporting (37%), according to a January survey from Haus.

As store visits get shorter, in-store commerce media targets convenience store shoppers

Article
May 04, 2026

As marketers increasingly bet on in-store commerce media and consumers shorten their shopping trips, GSTV argues that brevity is a reason advertisers should bet on convenience stores.

FAQ on AI in OOH advertising: How artificial intelligence is reshaping the channel in 2026

Article
Apr 30, 2026

AI is accelerating the shift toward automation, data-driven precision, and real-time creative optimization. Here are the most common questions about how AI is changing the OOH channel.

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

Brands are about to spend more boosting creator content than creators earn making it

Article
Apr 29, 2026

US social network amplified content ad spending will match creator sponsored content revenues at $14.15 billion in 2027 before surpassing them in 2028, according to a February forecast from EMARKETER.

When an AI chatbot recommends a different brand, nearly half of active users say they'll try it

When an AI chatbot recommends a different brand, nearly half of active users say they'll try it

Article
Apr 16, 2026

Nearly half of US AI users (49%) say they're likely or very likely to try a different brand than usual if an AI assistant suggests one as an alternative, according to a March report from EMARKETER and Publicis Commerce.

Snapchat Marketing 2026

Snapchat Marketing 2026

Report
Apr 15, 2026

Snapchat’s young audience and distinct ad products keep it relevant, even as usage slips and regulatory pressure builds. Marketers should use it with strategies built for messaging, creators, and commerce.

Agentic Media Buying

Agentic Media Buying

Report
Apr 10, 2026

AI agents are set to reshape media buying, but it’s still early days. This year will be about building the infrastructure they’ll need for broad adoption. Early tests suggest they’ll lower costs, improve outcomes, and shake up the ad ecosystem.

Ad Measurement Trends H1 2026

Ad Measurement Trends H1 2026

Report
Apr 09, 2026

Currency debates are fading as advertisers shift to outcome-based measurement. As performance takes priority, marketers are focusing more on lower-funnel outcomes, while measurement vendors double down on specialized offerings.

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FAQ on AI creative optimization: What to automate, what to keep human, and how to compete

Article
Apr 03, 2026

This FAQ covers what AI creative optimization is, which tools are available, how consumers react, and how marketing teams should reorganize for the shift.

FAQ on incrementality: How to prove your ads actually work in 2026

FAQ on incrementality: How to prove your ads actually work in 2026

Article
Apr 03, 2026

This FAQ covers how incrementality testing works, where it fits alongside attribution and marketing mix modeling, and how marketers can build effective testing programs in 2026.

TV fragmentation fuels Comcast’s push into outcomes at NewFronts

TV fragmentation fuels Comcast’s push into outcomes at NewFronts

Article
Mar 25, 2026

Comcast unveils Outcomes+ to streamline TV ads; AI-driven targeting and attribution aim to unify streaming and linear buys in one measurable platform.

Samsung advances CTV with full funnel and AI powered ad innovation

Article
Mar 24, 2026

Samsung's Amazon Ads integration and AI targeting bring shoppable, full-funnel capabilities to Samsung TV Plus.

YouTube offers advertisers new ways to identify creators and boost content

Article
Mar 24, 2026

YouTube is building an influencer engine through new discovery and paid tools that add Gemini search, bulk outreach, and channel takeovers.

Creator Economy 2026

Creator Economy 2026

Report
Mar 12, 2026

As brands incorporate creators and influencers into more of their marketing and advertising strategies, they are fueling the growth of the creator economy, while making it more competitive and complex.

Social Media Legislation and Regulation 2026

Social Media Legislation and Regulation 2026

Report
Feb 13, 2026

Regulators are tightening rules around kids’ social media use. Classroom phone bans, age checks, and ad limits aim to protect minors—but will limit reach, targeting, and perhaps even budgets for marketers seeking youth attention.

Social Media’s Automated Campaign Tools

Social Media’s Automated Campaign Tools

Report
Feb 09, 2026

Automation is now table stakes in social advertising. Platforms are pushing AI-driven campaigns at scale. But advertisers still demand control, transparency, and brand safety—and it’s all reshaping how performance media gets bought.

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