Social Media

On today's episode, we discuss the highlights from Snapchat's user growth and revenue picture in Q1. We then talk about Snapchat integrating a fashion recommendation company into its app, how social media behaviors have evolved because of the pandemic, and Facebook's latest ad offerings. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson and forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Nazmul Islam.

Scroll on, Twitter: The platform's acquisition of ad-free news startup Scroll is the latest in its effort to build out enough features and content to feasibly sell paid subscriptions to its users.

Twitter boosts local news, promotes Spaces: The platform is running a massive national ad campaign encouraging people to pay more attention to local news and local journalists—and it's facilitating the use of the new Spaces feature, among others, to further spur interest.

Older consumers may recall the iconic Bounty TV commercials featuring “Rosie.” But to attract Gen Z, Procter & Gamble is taking its messaging to digital channels. Watch Industry Voices Spotlight on CPG with Janette Yauch, brand vice president of Bounty and Puffs at P&G, to learn how it’s leveraging Twitch and TikTok.

On today's episode, we discuss how LinkedIn is evolving, how successful its creator initiative can be, whether its upcoming social audio platform can compete with Clubhouse, and how user growth and ad revenues are performing. We then talk about whether we can expect nearly all events this year to be virtual, making B2B events more appealing, and how robots can make our lives easier in the office. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Jillian Ryan.

What to look out for at the NewFronts: CTV and social video will shine at this week's digital upfront presentations, as both formats have grown rapidly over the past year.

Social audio for Instagram: The social platform is implementing a new user capability to go Live with audio only.

As Americans start planning their safe return to the office, Banana Republic is shifting its marketing messaging to existing and new consumers. Watch Industry Voices, with Jen Mullen, vice president and head of stores at Banana Republic, to learn how the retailer is using mobile couponing and social campaigns to drive traffic back to its physical stores.

Over the past few years, amid a huge digital transformation, Pizza Hut has had to pivot from traditional restaurant service and carryout to ecommerce.

Reddit teams up with the NBA: The basketball brand is one of many that have been attracted by reddit's growing user base and renewed commitment to brand safety over the past year.

Facebook earnings: The social media giant reports its Q1 2021 earnings today, here are three things we will look for in the announcement.

On today's episode, we discuss what brand-new forecasts the forecasting team cooked up in Q1, including time spent with TikTok and some direct-to-consumer (D2C) numbers. We then talk about say-through rates for voice ads, the battle between host-read and preproduced ads, and how knowledge workers will soon use a virtual assistant every day. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior director of forecasting Shelleen Shum, directors of forecasting Oscar Orozco and Cindy Liu, and forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Peter Vahle.

Clubhouse gets sporty: The social audio app will run a week of draft programming in the lead-up to the annual NFL event, as both parties look to dig into broader audience bases.

Facebook tests out new ad options across all types of videos: The company is testing ads in Reels, topic targeting for in-stream video ads, and new brand sticker ads in Facebook Stories.

On today's episode, we discuss the main concerns surrounding Clubhouse, how social audio might evolve, whether Instagram for kids will launch, the Facebook Oversight Board's upcoming landmark decision, why some consumers might start shopping inside songs, something that happened for the first time ever, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analysts Debra Aho Williamson and Jeremy Goldman, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch.

Twitter gets professional: The social platform is rolling out "Professional Profiles" for brands and creators looking to tap into the platform for more business-related pursuits and engagement.

Snap earnings: The social media company reports its Q1 earnings today, offering a first glimpse into social media advertising in 2021. Read on for three things on our watch list.

Facebook lays out its social audio plan: The tech giant is taking on Clubhouse, but with the space getting more crowded and the buzz dying down, it may be difficult to succeed.

Plan Stories ahead: Facebook announced new features including a new business discovery option within the News Feed, as well as the ability to schedule Stories on Facebook and Instagram.