On today's episode, we discuss what will happen with Twitter in the short term, how advertisers are now looking at an Elon Musk-run Twitter, and expectations for the direction of the company. "In Other News," we talk about whether livestream shopping will ever be a thing in the West and why Pinterest was able to outperform its peers in Q3. 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 retail media implications of a Kroger-Albertsons pairing, why in-store retail media is such a big deal, and the likelihood of this merger going through. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us their very specific—and potentially risky—predictions about three potential big deals in retail media. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Andrew Lipsman and Zak Stambor.
On today's episode, we discuss the addressable opportunity in the US, how big the connected TV market is, and how measurement, privacy, and fragmentation are disrupting progress in advanced TV. "In Other News," we talk about how TikTok is trying to usher in an age of machine learning advertising and how Google is trying to put Chrome users in control of their ad experience. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell.
On today's episode, we discuss why Snap saw record slow revenue growth in Q3, how it still managed to grow users by so much, and where the company goes from here. "In Other News," we talk about the concern over BeReal not having a financial model and what to make of a new social app that is ranked No. 1 in the app store ahead of BeReal and TikTok. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
On today's episode, we discuss Uber's foray into advertising, whether or not we are past "peak newsletter," how to convert online shoppers into buyers, how Apple's privacy changes have affected mobile marketers, how much media young people consume, an explanation of what's most disrupting advanced TV, how much it costs to raise a kid in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Ross Benes and Evelyn Mitchell.
On today's episode, we discuss why telemental health is taking off, the main players in the space, and what's going on with teleprescriptions. "In Other News," we talk about people's relationship with price shopping for healthcare services and why healthcare providers are continuing to invest in tech despite the tough macroeconomic conditions. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Lisa Phillips and Rajiv Leventhal.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what to make of the so-called "lipstick effect" and talk about some other uncanny economic trends that tend to occur during periods of economic uncertainty. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the four brands benefiting from lipstick effect-type behavior. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Suzy Davidkhanian and Zak Stambor.
On today's episode, we discuss how affiliate is the power player in the consumer journey and an amplifier of all marketing channels’ efforts. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of all of these Google fines and the biggest strengths and weaknesses for the future of live sports streaming. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Paul Verna and CJ's senior vice president of client development Sommer Urias.
On today’s episode we dive deep into SuperApps. In "The Headlines" we discuss recent SuperApp developments. Then for “Story by Numbers” we highlight four numbers and reveal where SuperApps are heading. In a new debate segment called, “For Argument’s Sake,” we each take opposing positions on which SuperApps will emerge during the next 5 years. Join the conversation with host Rob Rubin and our vice president of content, financial services Dan Van Dyke.
On today's episode, we discuss whether Americans are becoming more price-sensitive, how Amazon's second Prime Day went, whether augmented reality is about more than having fun, what to expect from Netflix's "immersive" shopping experience, how delivery robots are kind of already here, an explanation of the holiday shopping trends we are paying the most attention to, where the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” came from, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha and analysts Blake Droesch and Suzy Davidkhanian.
On today's episode, we discuss what to make of Netflix's subscriber turnaround, how we expect its new ad-supported tier to perform, and how effective we think its new "sharing policy" will be next year. "In Other News," we talk about where Peacock sits within the streaming universe and why streaming viewers are so unhappy with ads. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.
On today's episode, we discuss how Meta’s metaverse plans are coming along, its new virtual reality headset, and how the company is moving forward with its metaverse ambitions. "In Other News," we talk about the controversy over Decentraland's user count and what Google’s ambient aspirations are. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Gadjo Sevilla.
On today's episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss the best-in-class examples of retailers who are leading the charge in experiential retail, in-store technology, and high-touch customer service. Then for "Red-Hot Retail," our analysts give us their very specific—and potentially risky—predictions about where brick-and-mortar stores are likely headed. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Yory Wurmser.
On today's episode, we discuss which brand does the best job of empathizing with digital customers, systemic failings of customer experience (CX), and how to keep the integrity of your CX intact when prices are out of control. "In Other News," we talk about the best retailer mobile app to enable a seamless omnichannel experience and the most important thing to get right when thinking about returns. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Patty Soltis.
On today's episode, we discuss what podcast platforms besides Spotify are doing, how many dollars are being spent on ads, and the main issues facing the podcast world. "In Other News," we talk about the significance of Netflix's new ad measurement partners and what to make of marketers prioritizing promotions over ads this holiday season. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
On today's episode, we discuss whether anyone can help Twitter regardless of who owns it, why physical stores could be the next major media channel, how companies are marketing around this year's World Cup, the significance of Google closing its gaming offering Stadia, how to sell a moment, an explanation of how digital grocery buyers are changing, how far an electric vehicle can go on one charge, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of forecasting Oscar Orozco and analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch.
On today's episode, we discuss why we revised our B2B digital ad spending estimates, the B2C buying behaviors affecting how B2B products and services are sold, and the marketing tactics B2B marketers are focusing on. "In Other News," we talk about why LinkedIn laid off the entirety of its global events marketing team and why easyJet brought back its CMO role in a new form. 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 Amazon's ambitions in the grocery space, how it's leveraging Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, and whether the ecommerce company could become the biggest seller of digital groceries. Then for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank the top four tech innovations giving Amazon an advantage in grocery. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Blake Droesch and Andrew Lipsman.
On today’s episode, we discuss the headwinds of economic uncertainty facing two constituents of the credit card ecosystem: issuers and merchant service providers. In our “Headlines” segment, we focus on the tensions between merchants and card issuers/networks. In “Story by Numbers,” we break down the challenges the industry is currently facing. And in a new segment called “Pretend CEO,” our analyst David Morris gives his best guidance to credit card companies and merchant service providers on concrete steps to take during these uncertain times. Tune in to the discussion with host Rob Rubin and analyst David Morris.
On today's episode, we discuss the main reasons why ad spending is having a tougher time than usual and try to figure out what is influencing the ad market the most at the moment. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Dave Frankland and Paul Verna.