On today’s podcast episode, host Bill Fisher, forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and analysts Matteo Ceurvels and Man-Chung Cheung discuss why there are so many different types of advertising bans in different countries, if they work, and the economic costs.
Generative AI (genAI) is making it easier than ever to create individualized banking experiences at scale. As banks and credit unions plan their personalization strategies, they need to understand the customer-facing areas where genAI can deliver the most value.
Soaring GPU and data center demand could inflate costs and delay the benefits of AI expansion.
Trump puts retail theft back in the spotlight: The timing is curious given the growing evidence that retail theft rates have improved or stabilized.
Instagram’s value wanes for publishers: Ad spend and content posting drop as WhatsApp Channels gains traction for direct audience engagement.
CEOs’ politics impact their brands: Hastings’ endorsement triggers Netflix boycott, drawing parallels with Musk's controversies impacting Tesla and X.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how haptic logos could change the game, if retailer game shows might catch on, whether J. Crew's print catalog reboot is a good idea, Peloton's next move, what folks are actually doing when "working" from home, and more. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Blake Droesch and Sarah Marzano.
The latest fine reflects both Meta’s data mishandling and the EU’s heightened regulatory crackdown on Big Tech.
Mercado Libre will account for 66.5% of ecommerce sales in Argentina this year: Amazon sees an opportunity to chip away at that share by offering a $5 flat international shipping rate.
California law curbs deceptive ads for digital goods: By 2025, sellers must clearly state when products are licensed rather than owned.
Content creators gain access to OpenAI’s training data: Legal battle over unauthorized use of copyrighted content could set industry-shaking precedents.
Google’s tough year of regulation gets tougher: The EU is reportedly planning to penalize Alphabet for Google’s favoritism in search results.
As 2024 heads into the last quarter, the tech and media landscapes face pivotal shifts. From a potential AI backlash to new Google consent workflows, and TikTok’s future, these medium-term predictions, shared by our analysts on a recent two-part episode of EMARKETER’s “Behind the Numbers” podcast, spotlight the challenges and opportunities that may lie ahead.
As top execs exit, CEO Sam Altman’s push for a profitable OpenAI raises concerns about cultural shifts and talent retention.
Zalando leans in to inclusivity: Roughly two years after launching an adaptive fashion collection, the retailer rolled out pieces for children.
Disney+ begins its password-sharing crackdown: The change will give a lengthy boost to ad-supported subscribers, heating up the streaming race.
Looma secures $10 million to expand its in-store media platform: Funding reflects broader industry shift toward in-store retail media as brands seek dynamic in-store engagement.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of September. 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 Arielle Feger and Sara Lebow will defend their list against analysts Zak Stambor and Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.