YouTube Shorts views get redefined: Starting March 31, every play counts as a view—but only “engaged views” will determine monetization and deeper insight.
A $40 billion funding round could boost its value, but mounting pressure from Big Tech and nimble rivals threatens to outpace its growth.
Retail media growth spurs demand for ad tech talent: Channel expansion and rising client expectations create need for jobs in performance marketing and ad buying.
With physical sales fading and subscription interest rising, smart in-game ads offer consistent revenues without alienating players.
Starbucks launched its Pumpkin Spice Latte before Labor Day, Doc Martens’ yellow stitching now outlines open-toed shoes, and Ugg wants to stay in consumer’s closets year-round. In retail, seasonality has become a suggestion. Ugg, which rose to fame for its collection of fur boots, places its new line of Mary Janes and sandals in the first warm days of the season in its global campaign “Bring Spring Energy." Made alongside agency Young Hero, the spot which launched this month features musician HANNI and her friends, who all romp around in the sun while sporting the collection.
The beauty industry is shifting its approach to aging consumers, moving beyond traditional anti-aging messaging to embrace more inclusive, health-focused approaches. "Ageism is the only 'ism' that every person can experience. Aging is a universal experience," said Jacynth Bassett, founder and CEO of Ageism Is Never In Style, on a recent "Behind the Numbers" podcast.
Younger consumers increasingly prefer creator content over TV, film: A Deloitte study indicates that advertisers need to rethink their strategies to remain competitive.
Gemini 2.5 Pro’s logic-based responses and deep Workspace integration give it a massive edge in mainstream, enterprise-ready AI adoption
Roblox has been popular with young game players for years. It brings in tens of millions of players every day. As more marketers explore activations on the platform, best practices are starting to take shape.
Infinite Reality’s $207 million buy revives Napster as a virtual concert hub where fans can watch shows, chat with artists, and buy merch—all inside immersive 3D spaces.
TikTok videos over 60 seconds perform best, study finds: The shift requires advertisers to rethink their short-form video strategy to meet consumers where they are.
A possible $1 billion fine over its ad-free subscription model could reshape Meta’s business in Europe and push marketers toward less invasive targeting.
Meta may consider ad-free subscription offer for the UK: While the company settled a suit with a UK citizen, a similar offering in the EU has faced pushback.
After pulling news for a portion of EU users, Google saw barely any drop in engagement, which could fuel a shift toward AI summaries and fewer publisher links.
YouTube tops TV rankings: Nielsen’s February data shows YouTube capturing 11.6% of TV viewing, overtaking Disney and redefining the streaming landscape.
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.