US adults will spend slightly more time on social networks this year, but social’s share of digital media time is slipping as streaming video surges.
Share of voice reshuffle favors performance as food and beverage brands retreat from TikTok and YouTube, betting on Meta’s scale and attribution edge.
Our exclusive survey data examines the path to purchase across six markets in Latin America as digital marketplaces, social commerce, and AI reshape shopping behavior.
What began as an audio-only medium now spans video formats, connected TV screens, and creator-driven content that rivals traditional television.
Platform-agnostic user-generated content (UGC) accounts for 35% of influencer marketing campaigns worldwide, surpassing TikTok (21%) and trailing only Instagram (40%), according to a January report from Collabstr.
This FAQ explores how marketers can reach Gen Alpha amid tightening privacy rules and growing household influence.
Videos backed by thin evidence rack up views on YouTube, raising stakes for stricter creator guidelines.
Podcast skipping may be overstated, as playback data shows many shows retain 90% or more of listeners through ad breaks.
Netflix and peers drive 33% more co-viewing and longer sessions than YouTube, boosting ad impact.
OTT video is reshaping how adults spend their media time. Subscription streaming, free ad-supported channels, and long-form YouTube content on CTV are pulling attention away from traditional TV—and expanding total viewing in the process.
Streaming sports programs soared 52% YoY in Q1 2026, forcing brands to chase growth beyond linear with balanced media planning.
Teens live on their phones, bouncing between short-form video, gaming, shopping, and AI. As social feeds become storefronts and AI doubles as a tool and companion, brands must rethink how they earn attention—and trust—in teen digital life.
Spotify is scaling its programmatic push, with Ad Exchange advertisers jumping 222% as reserved buys and stronger measurement court brand budgets.
Healthcare and pharma marketers should ramp up social listening and host expert Ask Me Anything sessions to drive engagement without feeling intrusive.
YouTube revamps its fight against ad blockers; mobile ad blocker usage is on the rise, opening a new front in the platform's struggle.
Asia-Pacific is the engine driving global digital video consumption, but growth is diverging. Mobile-first markets are scaling fast, while mature markets lean on connected TV (CTV) and subscriptions, forcing brands to rethink reach, engagement, and monetization.
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