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Measurement Trends & Statistics

EMARKETER offers market research, trends and statistics for a variety of topics and industries. Here you will find a collection of reports, articles and other resources for Measurement
Marketing in the Short-Video Landscape

Marketing in the Short-Video Landscape

Report
Mar 16, 2021

The short-video landscape is bigger than just TikTok. Marketers must develop a strategy to make the most of this form of marketing across multiple venues.

The Ad Platform: Marketers' Biggest Measurement Challenges

The Ad Platform: Marketers' Biggest Measurement Challenges

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Feb 10, 2021

Measuring the effect of their messages is one of marketers' most vital tasks. Anne Hunter, vice president of product marketing at panel-based insights company DISQO, joins eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin to talk about some of marketers' longstanding challenges with measuring ad effectiveness and understanding consumer journeys—and how a consumer-first approach can help.

Social Commerce 2021

Social Commerce 2021

Report
Feb 03, 2021

Social commerce accelerated in the US in 2020 amid the pandemic-driven ecommerce boom as key platforms advanced their shopping and checkout capabilities.

Social Media Update Q4 2020

Social Media Update Q4 2020

Report
Dec 31, 2020

After a tumultuous year, the social platforms will close 2020 on a high note in terms of ad revenues and users—and with features that closely resemble each other.

What Insider Intelligence Analysts Expect in 2021: Connected TV and measuring digital

What Insider Intelligence Analysts Expect in 2021: Connected TV and measuring digital

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Dec 22, 2020

eMarketer principal analyst Nicole Perrin and forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Eric Haggstrom discuss what they're paying attention to in 2021 and why: digital ad measurement, connected TV, and ecommerce channel advertising.

The Ad Platform: How the MRC Is Creating Standards for Measuring Outcomes

The Ad Platform: How the MRC Is Creating Standards for Measuring Outcomes

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Nov 11, 2020

In June, the Media Rating Council (MRC) announced it would be shifting its focus from ad delivery to outcomes in its standards development work. MRC senior vice president of digital research and standards Ron Pinelli joins eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin to talk about what the MRC has learned so far about current measurement and attribution practices, why it's important to have a shared set of standards for measuring outcomes, and whether advertisers are ready for a shift away from user-level attribution.

The Pandemic Effect on Business Metrics

The Pandemic Effect on Business Metrics

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Oct 06, 2020

The pandemic has had all kinds of effects on consumers, and in turn, on how they interact with products and services. eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Nicole Perrin speaks with fellow principal analyst Andrew Lipsman and forecasting analyst Eric Haggstrom about what happens when business metrics go haywire, including at Walmart, Nike, and Peloton. They also talk about Facebook's narrowing attribution window, Prime Day finally happening, and Samsung Ads' new self-serve demand-side platform option.

Identity 2020

Identity 2020

Report
Sep 22, 2020

Addressable advertising is the default for digital—but users are getting harder to identify thanks to governments and platform controllers stepping in. Read on to learn how advertisers and their partners are hoping to continue tracking users and measuring the results of digital advertising.

Navigating the Hype Around Authenticated Audiences | Sponsored Content

Article
Sep 15, 2020

While adjusting to a new climate where first-party data is more important than ever, it’s crucial to understand that this data can vary considerably in quality, applicability, scale, and transparency.

Customer Experience 2020

Customer Experience 2020

Report
Feb 24, 2020

Most companies prioritize customer experience efforts, but few have mastered them. This report looks at ongoing customer experience challenges and highlights success with select elements.

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More D2C Brands Are Relying on Traditional Channels. Here's Why.

More D2C Brands Are Relying on Traditional Channels. Here's Why.

Article
Jan 23, 2020

With a robust cache of data in tow and proven success with social, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands have shifted their focus to more traditional mediums with the hopes of attaining a broader customer base.

The Ad Platform: Mismeasuring Digital Advertising

The Ad Platform: Mismeasuring Digital Advertising

Audio
Jan 09, 2020

The much-heralded measurability of digital led to an advertising revolution. eMarketer principal analyst Andrew Lipsman joins host Nicole Perrin to talk about its excesses, and why it's time for marketers to wake up from the dream of perfect measurement.

Attribution Under the Microscope: A Call to Action | Sponsored Content

Article
Nov 04, 2019

Nearly 50% of CMOs say their companies do not have a unified measurement approach across offline and online media, according to a survey from The CMO Club and Catalina Marketing. Catalina shares four ways to use multitouch attribution to uncover actionable insights.

Industry Voices: Retailers' Most Measurable Marketing Channels

Article
Oct 01, 2019

We recently sat down with several retailers, including Thinx, Enjoy Life Foods and Article, to discuss their current marketing efforts, their thoughts on first-party data and how they define digital transformation. Last week, we dug into the marketing channels they rely on. In today’s “Industry Voices: A Focus on Retail” video, we delve into the role that measurement plays in their ongoing efforts.

Digital Marketing in Today’s Privacy-Conscious World

Digital Marketing in Today’s Privacy-Conscious World

Report
Jul 09, 2019

Consumer privacy concerns affect marketing practices and will continue to alter the digital advertising landscape. Here’s what digital marketers and their companies need to know.

Advancing Marketing Attribution

Advancing Marketing Attribution

Report
May 09, 2019

Our two-part attribution series focuses on holistic attribution. It explores best practices for implementing attribution at the organizational level and balancing channel- and company-level KPIs.

Advancing Marketing Attribution, Part 2

Advancing Marketing Attribution, Part 2

Report
Mar 12, 2019

Holistic attribution is a must if companies want to understand the incremental effects of their marketing efforts on business KPIs. But how do firms balance business KPIs with their channel-level ones? We share tips and best practices.

Fewer than 10% of US Marketers Think Their Company's Attribution Knowledge Is Excellent

Fewer than 10% of US Marketers Think Their Company's Attribution Knowledge Is Excellent

Article
Mar 01, 2019

Companies may know that more advanced attribution practices are needed to prove marketing value in today’s complex media world, but that doesn’t mean they understand, or easily embrace, these practices.

Digital Video Advertising Best Practices 2019

Digital Video Advertising Best Practices 2019

Report
Feb 25, 2019

With viewers, content and ad dollars continuing to flow to digital platforms, it is more important than ever to adopt best practices in video and TV advertising, and to coordinate them across the entire device spectrum.

Advancing Marketing Attribution

Advancing Marketing Attribution

Report
Feb 19, 2019

Holistic attribution is a must if companies want to understand the incremental effects of their marketing efforts on key performance indicators (KPIs). It is difficult to achieve, but companies can make the move, so long as they follow necessary steps.

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