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AI Visibility Index: B2B Agencies and Marketing Technology Leaderboard, August 2026

AI Visibility Index: B2B Agencies and Marketing Technology Leaderboard, August 2026

Article
Oct 02, 2026

In August 2026, we analyzed 6,560 ChatGPT recommendations across 28 B2B agency and marketing technology categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

AI Visibility Index: B2B Software and Platforms Leaderboard, August 2026

AI Visibility Index: B2B Software and Platforms Leaderboard, August 2026

Article
Sep 28, 2026

In August 2026, we analyzed 4,480 ChatGPT responses across 16 B2B software and platform categories to compile the AI Visibility Index.

AI Health Usage 2026

AI Health Usage 2026

Report
Sep 22, 2026

Consumers are making AI part of their health decisions, from researching symptoms to filling gaps in care. As AI moves from answers to action, healthcare brands face a new challenge: being visible and cited while earning consumer trust.

Microsoft’s Xbox patent outlines new path into non-disruptive gaming advertising

Article
Sep 22, 2026

A patented system favors natural pauses, though Xbox instability may keep brands cautious.

US Search Ad Spending Benchmarks: Q3 2026​

US Search Ad Spending Benchmarks: Q3 2026​

Report
Aug 25, 2026

This benchmark covers how ad buyers can calibrate their search ad spending and budget allocations against the market, and how publishers and solution providers can assess whether their ad revenues align with industry trends.​

US Social Network Ad Spending Benchmarks: Q3 2026​

US Social Network Ad Spending Benchmarks: Q3 2026​

Report
Aug 25, 2026

This benchmark covers how ad buyers can calibrate their social media ad spending and budget allocations against the market, and how publishers and solution providers can assess whether their ad revenues align with industry trends.​

Which AI Platforms Are Winning in 2026?

Which AI Platforms Are Winning in 2026?

Report
Aug 20, 2026

ChatGPT and Gemini have emerged as the clear leaders in the genAI platform race. Their advantage in awareness, usage, and paid adoption is widening the gap with rivals and shaping where marketers should focus their attention.

PayPal reportedly considers Stripe sale

PayPal reportedly considers Stripe sale

Article
Aug 17, 2026

PayPal’s fusion with Stripe could reorder the landscape of crypto, BNPL, agentic commerce and digital wallets.

Top Trends to Watch in 2026: August Update

Top Trends to Watch in 2026: August Update

Report
Aug 17, 2026

Last November, we identified 11 trends we expected to shape the business landscape in 2026. Our Trends 2026 update reveals where expectations are holding, where surprises have emerged, and what businesses should watch through year-end.

The Future of Digital 2026: Latin America

The Future of Digital 2026: Latin America

Report
Aug 11, 2026

AI is transforming Latin America's digital economy, changing how consumers discover products, make purchases, and engage with businesses. Companies that adapt their commerce and customer experience strategies will be better positioned to compete.

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Tech Trends H1 2026

Tech Trends H1 2026

Report
Jul 31, 2026

AI’s spending surge is moving from ambition to accountability. Rising AI costs, agentic commerce, Apple’s assistant strategy, and consumer trust issues are changing the marketing landscape.

Microsoft’s AI push drives quarterly gains across cloud, search and ads

Microsoft’s AI push drives quarterly gains across cloud, search and ads

Article
Jul 29, 2026

Microsoft reports strong Q4 FY2026 results: AI expansion points to more AI-driven search, cloud, and ad inventory.

XBOX and the convergence of entertainment: Rethinking engagement through gaming

Article
Jul 28, 2026

At Cannes Lions 2026, Jonathan Stringfield, Vice President, Microsoft Advertising & Gaming Business Leadership, met up with EMARKETER’s Max Willens at our Cannes studio to discuss gaming’s evolution into one of the most influential entertainment and cultural ecosystems,

Tech alliance over open-source models could lower costs and reduce vendor lock-in

Article
Jul 27, 2026

Tech firms launch new coalition: The group backs open-source models, which could give marketers more AI options but deepen industry divide.

The Agentic Commerce Ecosystem 2026

The Agentic Commerce Ecosystem 2026

Report
Jul 24, 2026

Agentic commerce is reorganizing retail around five ecosystem layers. As AI agents gain influence, retailers and brands must decide where to compete, where to partner, and who controls the customer relationship.

Earnings Report: Marketing and Advertising Tracker Q2 2026

Earnings Report: Marketing and Advertising Tracker Q2 2026

Report
Jul 23, 2026

What Q2 earnings say about the future of advertising

Publicis’ Q2 shows where the agency landscape is headed

Publicis’ Q2 shows where the agency landscape is headed

Article
Jul 16, 2026

Publicis’ Q2 redraws the agency playbook: Strong results suggest integrated AI, data, media, and measurement are the edge in winning clients.

Big Tech’s AI Spending Boom Is Testing the Market’s Limits

Big Tech’s AI Spending Boom Is Testing the Market’s Limits

Report
Jul 15, 2026

The race to build AI infrastructure has triggered an unprecedented rush for capital and spending, reshaping capital markets and creating new pricing, platform, and vendor risks for marketers.

Al Visibility Index: Tech Hardware and Devices Leaderboard, June 2026

Al Visibility Index: Tech Hardware and Devices Leaderboard, June 2026

Article
Jul 13, 2026

In June 2026, we analyzed 4,010 ChatGPT recommendations across 13 categories in the tech hardware and devices industry to compile the AI Visibility Index.

Microsoft’s Xbox cuts could weaken its appeal to gaming advertisers

Article
Jul 07, 2026

Microsoft pares back Xbox: Layoffs and studio spinoffs make Xbox a riskier bet for brands planning gaming campaigns.

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