Banks have an opportunity to build trust by recommending relevant products and engaging on social media.

Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and connected TV (CTV) are all competing for marketing spend. Without clear KPIs, marketers lack an understanding of—and the ability to communicate with leadership about—how campaigns are performing and where they should invest digital video marketing money.

There will be over 100 million social buyers in the US in 2024, according to our forecast. TikTok Shop, which launched in the US in September 2023, will be the single largest contributor to buyer and sales growth this year.

Widespread tariffs could throw the retail industry for a loop next year: That’s forcing retailers and brands to quickly draft their playbooks to minimize the impact on their businesses.

While most Gen Zers are managing their debts, relying on credit cards for everyday spending could spell trouble

But fraud still remained rampant across the holiday weekend, showing payment providers have more work to do to step up their protections

The card’s innovative offering should help it to pick up steam, boosting the network’s volume

There will be 180.9 million connected car drivers in the US by 2028, reaching over 70% of licensed drivers, according to a September 2024 EMARKETER forecast.

With Waymo and Uber scaling operations via partnerships, robotaxis could become a competitive force in global transportation markets.

Rx advertising surges on linear TV: We examine the top TV programs for drug ads and explore why pharma marketers are still investing in linear TV amid declining viewership.

Public outcry pushed Anthem to backtrack on policy to cap anesthesia coverage: Faced with a reputational crisis, insurers and their PR teams should prioritize a clear and proactive communications shift to attempt to save face.

The pet adoption boom went bust: As the number of new pet owners normalizes, Chewy and Petco are looking to healthcare and services to drive growth.

Hinge Health joins Amazon’s Health Conditions Program: Amazon’s platform will draw attention to Hinge’s services, while encouraging consumers to make related purchases from the e-commerce giant.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss which group of folks ChatGPT will affect the most next year, a social media ban for young people in Australia, how the “snippet generation” are influencing our world, what to make of this new group of “subscription pausers,” movie theatre etiquette around throwing popcorn, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analysts Ross Benes and Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.

Our latest forecasts for CTV and digital video viewers in Canada show that audiences are now a match for linear TV and exceed it in some age groups.

With divestiture unlikely, TikTok faces removal from US app stores, sparking uncertainty for creators, advertisers, and global regulation in an increasingly tense US-China standoff

Starting in January, the paper will use AI to flag biases in articles, sparking controversy over whether machines can truly deliver fairer journalism.

Lululemon bucks China slowdown as international business gains momentum: The brand’s premium sportswear is resonating with Chinese shoppers—but product challenges keep US consumers on the fence.

Lord & Taylor’s new owner has grand ambitions: The storied department store will relaunch as a luxury off-price etailer and license its brand name for a wide range of merchandise.

After the Ai Pin flop, Humane shifts gears, marketing its AI-powered assistant CosmOS for devices like cars and smart homes, but competition is fierce.