Advertising & Marketing

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what the arrival of SearchGPT means for the search universe, the best ways to market through emotion, what the November holiday shopping season storyline will be, what happens now we have reached “peak media”, the most suitable post-pandemic work arrangement, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.

US eCPMs for digital video, display, and audio formats fell in Q2 2024—the average decrease was slight on a QoQ basis but more pronounced on a YoY basis.

Generative AI lands above phishing as a major threat, with leaders urging stronger safeguards and testing by humans.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Meta’s new AI search initiative, what the 2023 “year of efficiency” has meant for 2024, and what to make of Threads at this point. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.

67.5 million US households use smart TVs, making it the No. 1 device among connected TV (CTV) households across the country, according to July 2024 data from Comscore.

With on-device AI capabilities and standout benchmarks, the M4 can help Apple justify premium Mac prices and offset tepid iPhone sales.

Easing antitrust efforts and AI restrictions might drive tech innovation, but deregulation could risk fairness and safety standards.

Meta and Roblox show how teen safety has become a priority: A year of heavy scrutiny from regulators has prompted similar platforms to overhaul protections.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what commerce media encompasses, the size of the financial and travel networks, and the companies to pay closest attention to in this space. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Arielle Feger and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.

CMOs are often the first people facing pressure to cut spend in a challenging economy. Marketers need to be able to trim budgets in a way that doesn’t thin out the brand. “A common approach we see during these economic downturns is to cut those upper-funnel tactics…but I really believe this is very shortsighted,” said Laura Brooks, fractional CMO at Made by Nacho, during our recent EMARKETER Summit.

India urges reclassification of wikipedia: As officials question site's neutrality, it remains a critical part of global search ecosystem.

Its GPU dominance and Big Tech partnerships keep Nvidia surging ahead, leaving rivals scrambling in an AI-driven market.

Now that the election outcome is certain, we explore how Trump’s proposed tariffs, big-business agenda, and media influence will affect key areas of digital marketing and advertising.

38% of marketers worldwide cite chatbots as the most impactful AI use case for enhancing the digital experience, according to a September 2024 survey by Advanis and Sitecore.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what could help Snapchat add users in North American again, what a “Simple Snapchat” app could do, and the potential impact of a new “Sponsored Snaps” ad format. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President and Principal Analyst Jasmine Enberg.

Meta, TikTok, Snap, and X intensify efforts to counter foreign influence and AI-driven deepfakes. Their ability to protect election integrity faces critical scrutiny.

Heavy spending on AI infrastructure by Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple underscores their faith in AI’s growth, but the pressure to deliver consistent ROI mounts.