“There are lots of shiny new pennies in marketing, so it's very easy to get distracted,” said Nicklaus Hasselberg, VP of growth marketing and ecommerce at Every Man Jack, at The Lead Summit in New York City last week. “It’s about ‘What do we reasonably believe will have the biggest impact on our business?' And let’s do it as well as we can."

On this special edition podcast, we examine practical ways to track commerce media ROI—covering KPI selection, attribution, and cross channel measurement. EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves talks with Maev’s Michael Campi, PepsiCo’s Mike Glaser, and LiveRamp’s Christine Grammier in this panel from the May 9th EMARKETER virtual summit, Commerce Media Trends 2025. Listen everywhere you find podcasts, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Omnicom expands Creo into a global brand: The agency will unify creator strategy across markets, blending AI tools, media partnerships, and performance goals.

YouTube Shorts views get redefined: Starting March 31, every play counts as a view—but only “engaged views” will determine monetization and deeper insight.

CMOs are under increasing pressure to drive measurable business growth. Success requires more than marketing expertise—it takes strategic leadership to build AI-powered ecosystems, align data and technology, and improve consumer experiences for better marketing ROI.

Nostalgia meets innovation: Super Bowl advertisers mix legacy campaigns and tech-focused storytelling to connect with diverse demographics.

Organizations will prioritize governance in 2025 as they ramp up genAI investments in pursuit of business transformation.

The advertising industry craves standardization in a fragmented landscape shaped by rising privacy expectations and demands for actionable insights. To move beyond aggregate campaign analytics, businesses need user-level insights without adding legal, technical, or governance hurdles.

The top B2B marketing trends in 2025 include AI-driven insights, first-party data strategies, and balancing automation with authenticity. In this report, marketers and agencies can learn how to embrace these evolving strategies in order to boost engagement, trust, and ROI.

From the rise of sophisticated AI-driven tools to new policies reshaping data privacy and competition, 2025 promises to be a year of relentless change. Companies that adapt will thrive, while others risk being left behind in a swiftly moving market.

B2B marketers are embracing genAI-powered tools to enhance the effectiveness of their marketing initiatives. Marketing teams can use this technology in six valuable ways to drive better outcomes.

Influencer marketing is a core part of many brands’ strategies. Sponsored content spend on social media will total $8.14 billion in 2024, nearing the $10 billion mark by 2026, according to EMARKETER’s March 2024 forecast.

Affiliate marketing reaches $10 billion milestone: Brands increase budgets as ecommerce and Gen Z engagement fuel growth.

Affiliate marketing is evolving, driven by diverse partners like influencers and tech providers, broadening its scope beyond traditional ROI and measurability. As marketers move away from big tech, the channel's flexibility and control are increasingly valued for driving growth and customization.

We spoke with four CMOs on their approaches to data management, communication, and fostering a culture of innovation to maximize marketing effectiveness.

Video marketing is essential for B2B success. From short-form social media videos to AI-driven content, this report explores strategies, platforms, and innovations shaping B2B video marketing in 2024.

LinkedIn AI campaign tool is ready for market: The social platform will roll out Accelerate to all advertisers in the fall, capitalizing on AI ad demand.

LinkedIn introduces new marketing tools: Video ads and AI integration enhance B2B engagement and efficiency.