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Amazon’s ‘Buy for Me’ and Smart CTV Ads Could Drive Growth — If Tariffs Don’t Get in the Way | Behind the Numbers

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May 23, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the potential of Amazon’s new Buy for Me feature, which of its new CTV ads will make the biggest impact, and how much tariffs might slow down the online shopping giant. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Analyst Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Measurement and ROI in Commerce Media | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

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May 22, 2025

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.

How CMOs Use Influencer Marketing to Build Trust and Drive Revenue

How CMOs Use Influencer Marketing to Build Trust and Drive Revenue

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May 21, 2025

In this report, CMOs share how they’re transforming influencer strategies to deliver business impact—and what solution providers can do to help.

TikTok’s Fate, LinkedIn’s Content Pivot, and Why Reddit is a Sleeping Giant | Behind the Numbers

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May 19, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the most likely outcome for the TikTok saga, if LinkedIn is risking its professional identity by pivoting towards being a content platform, Pinterest’s latest initiative to become the shopping destination, and why Reddit is somewhat of a sleeping giant. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Senior Analyst Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Future-proof your measurement strategy: Turn metrics into meaningful growth

Article
May 16, 2025

Measurement should do more than recap results—it should help guide your next move. By aligning metrics with true campaign goals, marketers can turn insights into smarter decisions and create space for long-term growth.

Can GenAI actually change how people shop? | Reimagining Retail

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May 14, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss where GenAI is being used along the current shopper journey, how agents can help, the most overhyped piece of this, and one thing retailers and brands are paying enough attention to as a result. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Carina Perkins and Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser.

Charlie Day says your out-of-home campaign needs to take a bigger swing

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May 09, 2025

“A good campaign probably has a little bit of risk,” said “It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia” star Charlie Day at this week’s OOH Media Con 25. “You’re much better off taking the risk and taking the swing on something that could be wildly successful.”

Price Wars: Attack of the Private Labels | Reimagining Retail

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May 07, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how tariffs will impact private labels, if private label still a synonym for “affordable”, and some unofficial awards for the 5 most interesting private label players. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Arielle Feger.

How Recession-Proof is Netflix? | Behind the Numbers

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May 02, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how ready Netflix is for a potential recession, if video podcasts and content creators fit nicely into its offering, and whether AI can help improve search for the streaming giant. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Behind the Numbers: How YouTube Became TV’s Most Watched Platform on Its 20th Birthday – What’s Next for “Planet YouTube”?

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Apr 07, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main reasons YouTube is the most watched platform on TVs, how “Planet YouTube’s” gravitational pull is disrupting other media types, and what the biggest threat to its dominance is. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg, and Principal Analyst Bill Fisher for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

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B2B Influencer Marketing

B2B Influencer Marketing

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Mar 27, 2025

B2B influencer marketing has become a key strategy for driving trust and engagement. Buyers turn to industry experts, micro-influencers, and thought leaders for credible insights. Marketers should use video and events to maximize reach as well as AI for efficiency and measurable ROI.

Reimagining Retail: The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (March)

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Mar 26, 2025

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of March. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling and Analyst Sara Lebow will defend their list against Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.

Behind the Numbers: Walgreens’ Identity Crisis — What’s Next for the Pharmacy Giant?

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Mar 24, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Walgreens went from “pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer”, the biggest lesson from its downfall, and where the company goes from here. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Zak Stambor, for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

B2B Content Marketing

B2B Content Marketing

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Mar 14, 2025

AI is transforming B2B content marketing, but trust and differentiation remain critical. Buyers seek authenticity from peers, influencers, and industry experts. Marketers must balance AI, human expertise, and bold strategies to drive engagement and growth in 2025.

Behind the Numbers: How to Build a Brand From the Ground Up

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Mar 14, 2025

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Mint Mobile was able to stand out before a celebrity like Ryan Reynolds joined the team, how he helped them break the marketing mold, and lessons learned along the way to becoming a billion-dollar valued company. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian, and Strategic Advisor to Mint Mobile Aron North. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Google expands to enterprise AI video generation with Veo 2

Google expands to enterprise AI video generation with Veo 2

Article
Feb 24, 2025

At $30 per minute, Veo 2 targets high-end business users, testing demand for costly AI-generated content.

Agency expert: Marketers must shape AI’s role in creative

Agency expert: Marketers must shape AI’s role in creative

Article
Feb 18, 2025

As marketers integrate generative AI (genAI) into their creative workflows, they must ensure the technology enhances, rather than replaces, creativity. Creatives must be active in AI policy development, maintain transparency of AI use, and be thoughtful about the way they use genAI. Brands that balance AI efficiency with human insight will stand out.

Why brands struggle with mobile—and how to achieve a more unified strategy

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Feb 13, 2025

The mobile landscape is rapidly evolving, and a strong mobile strategy is essential for B2C brands. Brands must prioritize a unified mobile approach to stay competitive, according to new research from Airship in partnership with EMARKETER based on an October 2024 survey of 120 B2C global brands.

Google’s voluntary buyouts signal a potential shift from hardware to platforms

Article
Jan 31, 2025

Voluntary buyouts in its Platforms and Devices unit suggest a pivot toward AI and cloud as its hardware struggles in a saturated market with slowing upgrade cycles.

HSBC’s exit from investment banking markets leaves gaps competitors can fill

Article
Jan 30, 2025

This will leave a gap that its competitors can now fill, but they’ll first need to win over its customers.

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