eMarketer Podcasts

On today's episode, we discuss why Spotify is cautiously optimistic, the potential of video podcasts, and whether TikTok Music could be the next big podcast app. "In Other News," we talk about why people buy smart speakers and how crucial gaming is for Netflix's future. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic and senior account director Michael Civins.

On today's episode, we discuss where young folks are searching instead of Google, what to make of the company's Q2 earnings, and the significance of YouTube's growth slamming on the brakes. "In Other News," we talk about the most interesting part of programmatic advertising and why Google is delaying the deprecation of third-party cookies again. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.

On today's episode, we discuss whether Instagram is starting to look a little too much like TikTok, why we're seeing more brands pop up in movies and TV shows, how to win young people's loyalty, what comes after the iPhone, the potential of NFL+, an unpopular opinion about vinyl versus digital audio, some interesting population facts, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Paul Verna.

On today's episode, we discuss how much of an effect Elon Musk has had on Twitter's recent performance, how advertisers are now viewing the company, and what initiatives the social media platform will likely consider moving forward. "In Other News," we talk about how bots and spam influence advertising and whether shorter ads on social media are the way to go. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the state of consumer spending, inflationary pressures, and other numbers to keep an eye on. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three companies that will ride out this time of economic uncertainty smoothly—and discuss one we think will have a tougher time. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Snapchat's Q2 sales slump, what the No. 1 challenge facing the company is, and how Snapchat+ will fair. "In Other News," we talk about how to best interact with Gen Zers on social media and the significance of TikTok testing games in the app. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

On today's episode, we discuss the most pressing questions related to Netflix: did its earnings present a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty picture, what to make of this new timeline for its ad-supported tier, and does the company have more Netflix-specific or industry-wide problems? "In Other News," we talk about Nielsen ONE's YouTube measurement capabilities and which streamers consumers are debating saying goodbye to next. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

On today's episode, we discuss how much longer Google can own the internet, whether buy now, pay later (BNPL) is in flux, how much Big Tech companies want live sports, whether online shopping is confusing, how best to market to Gen Z, an unpopular opinion about buying things on social media, what influences gas prices, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.

On today's episode, we discuss why connected TV (CTV) is having its moment, what kinds of targeting capabilities exist, and what measurement metrics matter most. "In Other News," we talk about bringing "issue advocacy" segments to TV and what to make of Roku and Walmart teaming up to make streaming the next online shopping destination. Tune in to the discussion with Jeff Teng, vice president, business development at MNTN, and our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss TikTok's available shopping features, its advertising versus commerce priorities, and what brands should be doing on the platform. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four TikTok communities driving commerce right now. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Sky Canaves and Jasmine Enberg.

Netflix recently announced it's set to introduce an ad-supported tier. But what’s the lay of the ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) land in markets around the world? Join our analyst Bill Fisher as he hosts analysts Paul Briggs and Matteo Ceurvels to discuss a few of the markets Netflix is looking to disrupt.

On today's episode, we discuss Netflix choosing Microsoft to help with the streaming service's upcoming ad-supported tier, the need for a chief media officer, what to make of inflation still not slowing down, whether YouTube is the future of cable, whether customers will buy into in-car subscription services, an unpopular opinion about the term "influencer," what exactly a "black box" really is, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Dave Frankland, Evelyn Mitchell, and Max Willens.

On today's episode, we discuss what to make of the new and improved loyalty program from Bed Bath & Beyond, what to keep in mind when thinking about personalization, gamification, and additional membership perks, and what the best loyalty program out there is. "In Other News," we talk about Walgreens associates refusing to sell over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives and the potential impact of a new touchless self-checkout option. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Patty Soltis.

On today's episode, we discuss how B2B content marketing evolved through the pandemic, who does the best job, and some best practices. "In Other News," we talk about how the B2B buyer-seller relationship is changing and what share of US B2B buying will be online. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Kelsey Voss.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the current relevance of Prime Day, what to make of a second Prime Day in the fall, and which categories we should be watching. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three reasons consumers might have opted out of Prime Day. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Andrew Lipsman.

On today's episode, we discuss why the new Wells Fargo credit card is significant and the short- and long-term challenges of credit card companies. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of the market value free fall of buy now, pay later giant Klarna and why Meta is ending the pilot for Novi, the company's digital wallet. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts David Morris and Jaime Toplin.

On today's episode, we discuss some predictions for H2 2022 that are too specific to be 100% certain but could still come true, including: will there be new talks to revive the Pinterest/PayPal super app merger, what will happen to Mark Zuckerberg's quest to build the metaverse, will Netflix get into live sports, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Debra Aho Williamson, Andrew Lipsman, and Paul Verna.

On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Elon Musk trying to pull out of the Twitter deal, the ramifications for both parties, and how advertisers will likely view the platform going forward. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.

On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss how retailers build a sense of urgency and the goals of retailer-specific holidays beyond just sales. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top three examples of effective retail holiday marketing and discuss a miss. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analyst Suzy Davidkhanian and Briefings director Jeremy Goldman.

On today's episode, we discuss whether Pinterest can become the definitive online shopping mall, what a virtual convenience store looks like, how marketing budgets are changing, the promise of food delivered to your fridge, an unpopular opinion about Prime Day, where the baseball term "bullpen" came from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Blake Droesch and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.