Marketing Technology

On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the upcoming giant sports streaming service from Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery, and ESPN benefits The Walt Disney Co.; what will happen when Hulu and Disney+ combine; and why Disney is now choosing to invest so much in Epic Games. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Roku's current market position and what YouTube Premium has taught us about ad-free video. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Ross Benes.

GenAI for marketing is gaining momentum: IBM is the latest organization to tout its ability to transform marketing outcomes.

Accenture times the market correctly with generative AI deals: It partners with Cohere and plans to purchase Udacity. It’s positioned to deliver AI solutions for hesitant companies.

In this podcast episode, host Rob Rubin, alongside our analysts Lauren Ashcraft and Maria Elm, unveil the findings of EMARKETER’s latest mobile banking app benchmark report. They delve into the frontier of banking technology, spotlighting the breakthrough features that are shaping the industry this year. The discussion pinpoints the five key features that consumers consider indispensable and unpacks the potential game changers that may take center stage in the future of mobile banking. The episode also introduces a new segment titled "Who Ranked Best," where the team provides a detailed ranking of the top 10 banks, with an in-depth analysis of what sets the top five apart. This engaging conversation is packed with vital information for both consumers and industry professionals looking to stay ahead in the dynamic world of mobile banking. Tune in to explore: - The cutting-edge features that are redefining user experience in mobile banking apps - Consumer favorites: The top five features you should look for in your mobile banking app - The future of mobile banking: Innovations that are on the horizon - Exclusive rankings: Find out which banks are leading the mobile banking sector in "Who Ranked Best" - Expert commentary from Rob Rubin, Maria Elm, and Lauren Ashcraft, providing in-depth analysis of the report's results.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happened when the first human ever received a brain implant from Neuralink, the other potential benefits of this technology outside of helping people with paralysis, and what the ultimate goal of Neuralink actually is. "In Other News," we talk about what happens now that ChatGPT has a memory and what to make of Gemini's rough start. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss in what instances Gen Zers prefer TikTok over Instagram, Snapchat's relevance for young folks, and how much we anticipate young people will soon pull back from social media. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Minda Smiley.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main problems folks are facing today when it comes to building creatives, how to overcome them, and what the creative problems of the future might be. "In Other News," we talk about the generative AI (genAI) priorities for marketers this year and what will actually replace cookies. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Bill Fisher and Aarjav Thakore, senior product manager at StackAdapt.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the potential audiences for some of the world’s biggest sporting events; how brands and marketers can better monetize these audiences; and how TV and streaming rights might shake out in the near future. Join host Bill Fisher, our analyst Paul Briggs, forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and vice president of content Paul Verna for the discussion.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss which app experiences best transfer over to the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, whether instant AI-generated videos will be a hit, department stores' path to relevancy, if folks are ready for shoppable media, how marriage is changing in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what will influence digital ad spending this year, who's the "dark horse" ad player of 2024, and how the CMO role and marketing departments will change. "In Other News," we talk about what to make of Google's latest AI creation called Gemini and some research explaining how often AI chatbots make things up. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Yory Wurmser.

Some 71% of US retail decision-makers have invested in data and AI-enabled content for personalization, according to an August 2023 survey by Coresight Research. As more brands adopt AI to scale tailored content, they’re also confronted with the challenge of protecting—and respecting—their audience’s privacy. Here are three ways—and real-world examples—retailers can implement AI without overstepping customer boundaries.

On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what AI can do for retail, who the biggest players are, and if hyperpersonalization is something people even want. Then, for "Pop-Up Rankings," we rank four promising examples of AI in retail. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Carina Perkins.

Walmart's Vizio buy signals major push into streaming and advertising: The retail giant is aiming for digital dominance against competitors like Amazon and Roku.

Reddit's $60 million AI deal aims to monetize content before its IPO: The move sets new standards in how UGC and AI will interoperate.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss the takeaway from Snap cutting staff, what to make of its current user total, and whether Snapchat+ can prove that there's a market for paid social features. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Minda Smiley.

Marketers are wary of AI-powered creative, but not productivity: Companies’ new features flesh out AI’s value as a professional tool rather than a creative one.

OpenAI's Sora transforms text prompts into quality videos: Marketers get a new tool for dynamic, personalized content creation.

Google responds to a scathing IAB report on the Privacy Sandbox: The company kept its EOY 2024 target and said changing privacy standards demand shifts.