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“Behind the Numbers” is a freewheeling, daily conversation about digital media and marketing, and how digital is transforming business—and even life. From eMarketer, the most comprehensive source of information on doing business in the digital world.

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    The Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast is an exceptional podcast that provides valuable insights into the world of digital marketing. Hosted by Marcus, this podcast covers a wide range of topics and offers a deep dive into the latest trends and news in the industry. Each episode is filled with great content and Marcus does a fantastic job as the host, creating a dynamic and engaging show.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its ability to cover a little bit of everything. From digital media to marketing trends, the show provides well-rounded commentary on various aspects of the industry. I particularly enjoy how each episode offers valuable information that can be applied to my job. I consistently learn four or five new things during each episode, which I find incredibly helpful in staying up to date and impressing my boss and clients.

    Another commendable aspect of this podcast is its team of analysts and guests. Marcus has excellent chemistry with everyone on the show, creating an enjoyable listening experience. The different perspectives provided by the team add depth to the discussions and ensure a well-rounded view on current topics. This diverse range of viewpoints keeps each episode interesting and informative.

    Furthermore, this podcast stands out for its ability to present complex information in an accessible manner. As someone who recently transitioned into the marketing field, I appreciate how this podcast helps me understand current industry trends without overwhelming me with jargon or technicalities. The hosts do an excellent job of breaking down concepts and presenting them in a way that is easy to follow and apply in real-world scenarios.

    In terms of drawbacks, it's challenging to find any significant flaws with this podcast. One minor criticism could be that sometimes episodes can feel slightly repetitive if you are already familiar with certain concepts or news stories from other sources. However, considering the vast amount of content covered in each episode, this is a minor issue that does not detract significantly from the overall value of the show.

    In conclusion, The Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the digital marketing industry. It offers a wealth of valuable information, presented in an entertaining and thoughtful manner. Marcus and his team of analysts provide a well-rounded view of the industry, making this podcast both educational and enjoyable. Whether you are a seasoned marketer or new to the field, this podcast is an excellent resource for staying up to date with current trends and news in the ever-changing world of digital marketing.



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    What If...Abercrombie Was a Lifestyle & Google's AI Paid For Content | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 32:53


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss what if Apple delivers on its vision of Apple Intelligence? What if Abercrombie evolves beyond retail into a lifestyle brand? What if Google starts paying for the content its AI uses?   Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analysts Nate Elliott and Yory Wurmser. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-if-abercrombie-was-lifestyle-google-s-ai-paid-content-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Made possible by ​Illuminate. Connect. Activate.​ Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more

    Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 25:11


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the difficulty of defining a department store, what to keep or discard from the old model, and how success should be measured. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-department-store-reinvention-old-rules-vs-new-success-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast

    What Advertisers Actually Need From Commerce Media Measurement | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 32:28


    On this episode, we examine the challenges and best practices for measuring impact of commerce media advertising. We discuss discuss moving beyond platform-reported metrics, incrementality testing frameworks, clean room strategies, cross-network measurement and building internal capabilities. Arielle Feger, EMARKETER's Senior Analyst, Media Content hosts Jack Kneuper, Senior Digital Performance Marketing Manager at Perdue Farms and Matt Barresi, President of Digital Commerce and Capabilities at Kimberly-Clark.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-advertisers-actually-need-commerce-media-measurement-behind-numbers-special-edition © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Ruling That Could Unravel Social Media | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 32:35


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from the recent social media harm trials, how much Americans are using social networks (and which ones they're using the most), and the changes we expect to see as a result of this landmark verdict. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Emmy Liederman. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-ruling-that-could-unravel-social-media-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Illuminate. Connect. Activate. Verve's global omnichannel advertising platform redefines what's possible beyond walled gardens. Verve illuminates, connects, and activates high-fidelity signals that drive outcomes for brands, agencies, and publishers at scale. Learn more at https://verve.com/?utm_campaign=40660637-2026_emarketer&utm_source=emarketer&utm_medium=podcast

    Beyond Sponsored Products: What Offsite Means for the Media Plan | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 29:44


    On this episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful offsite strategies. Focuses include data partnerships and clean rooms, audience targeting off-platform, measuring offsite incrementality, and balancing scale with signal quality. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley hosts Jason O'Toole, Head of Connected Commerce & Media at Gildan and Ryan Verklin, Paid Media & Retail Media Senior Lead at Bayer.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-beyond-sponsored-products-what-offsite-means-media-plan-behind-numbers-special-edition © 2026 EMARKETER

    Click, Buy, Tune...In: AI Relevance Ends Ad Fatigue | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2026 22:58


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss what's most responsible for consumers' current ad fatigue, why there's an opportunity to capture attention immediately after a purchase, and what agentic commerce is—and isn't—doing to the shopping journey. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Nate Elliott, and Senior Vice President of Rokt Ads at Rokt, Ashley Firmstone. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-click-buy-tune-in-ai-relevance-ends-ad-fatigue-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Screens, Shelves, and Signals: Retail Media's In-Store Opportunity | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 31:45


    In this episode, we discuss digital screens and audio, connecting in-store exposure to purchase, attribution challenges, retailer infrastructure investments, and shopper experience considerations. EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano hosts Gabi Viljoen, Vice President & Head of eCommerce at Nestlé Health Science and Austin Leonard, Vice President and General Manager of DG Media Network.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-screens-shelves-signals-retail-media-s-in-store-opportunity-behind-numbers-special-edition © 2026 EMARKETER

    3 Consumers Retailers Must Know in the AI Era | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 23:41


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting moments from ShopTalk, the three types of consumers retailers need to be thinking about, and whether retailers are overestimating or underestimating where AI is actually showing up in the customer journey. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Carina Lamb. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-3-consumers-retailers-must-know-ai-era-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    The In-Store Unlock: Retail Media's Next Stage | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 19:38


    In today's podcast episode, EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano, examines what's holding in-store back, what it will take to overcome these constraints, and where the most meaningful opportunities lie as retailers work to scale the next stage of retail media. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-in-store-unlock-retail-media-s-next-stage-behind-numbers-special-edition © 2026 EMARKETER

    America Is Rewriting Its Relationship with News | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 39:10


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss the various reasons why Americans consume news, how they receive information, and the evolving behaviors emerging from their growing distrust of the news media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson and Associate Director of Research at Pew Research Center, Michael Lipka. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-america-rewriting-its-relationship-with-news-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    King YouTube: Who's Coming for the Crown—and How | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 25:44


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss why YouTube is the “new king of all media,” the strategies most likely to help competitors catch up, and what—if anything—might trip YouTube up. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-king-youtube-who-s-coming-crown-and-how-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    The Endless Aisle: Infinite Assortment to Real-Time Relevance—and Beyond | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 30:03


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what “the endless aisle” means today, how to best organize it, how AI takes it to the next level, and why the Transaction Moment matters so much. Listen to the discussion between Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and CEO of Rokt Catalog, Bennett Carroccio.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-endless-aisle-infinite-assortment-real-time-relevance-and-beyond-reimagining-retail     © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Social Media's Growing Role in Healthcare Decisions | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 29:09


    In today's podcast episode, we discuss why Americans are turning to social media for health advice, the kinds of help they are seeking, and how the information they receive compares with what they hear from their offline physicians. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-social-media-s-growing-role-healthcare-decisions-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Creator Marketing Gets More Competitive, Complicated, and Confusing | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 26:12


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss where creators make their money, why nano-influencers are becoming increasingly sought after, why it's getting harder for creator content to break through, and the biggest challenges in measuring the impact of influencer campaigns. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Minda Smiley and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-creator-marketing-gets-more-competitive-complicated-confusing-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Walmart vs. Target: Retail Strategy, Loyalty Programs, and What's Driving Their Success | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 19:46


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Walmart and Target were ever truly competing on the same promise of mass retail, or whether they were solving different consumer needs all along. We also explore the differences in their loyalty program strategies and consider whether their recent success has been driven more by business models or by execution. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-walmart-vs-target-retail-strategy-loyalty-programs-whats-driving-success-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Formula One's American Takeover: Will Brands Race Into F1 or Hit the Brakes? | In the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 28:30


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what's been driving Formula One's growth in America, whether F1 has finally broken through in the US or if we're in a temporary hype cycle, and what brands get from the sport that they can't get anywhere else. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-formula-one-s-american-takeover-will-brands-race-f1-hit-brakes-game   © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Why Warner Bros. Discovery Chose Paramount Over Netflix—and How It Impacts the Streaming Universe | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 21:31


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Warner Bros. Discovery chose Paramount's bid over Netflix's, what impact this will have on the streaming universe, and how all of this will affect marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-why-warner-bros-discovery-chose-paramount-over-netflix-and-how-impacts-streaming-universe-be   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    How AI Is Changing the Workplace: Efficiency Gains or Higher Demands? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 24:28


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much AI is really helping with productivity, the hidden trade-offs of using the technology in the workplace, how to counter slow and uneven adoption, and how AI is affecting the way workers view their roles. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-ai-changing-workplace-efficiency-gains-higher-demands-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    The New Creator Video Play: Moving From Shorts to CTV | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 26:00


    Recorded at the EMARKETER Creator Trends 2026 Virtual Summit, this panel explores how creator video is opening new territory for brands on CTV.  EMARKETER Analyst, Emmy Liederman along with Nicole Marcus, Manager of Influencer Strategy at Dick's Sporting Goods and Allison O'Keefe, Senior Manager, Influencer and Creator Marketing at Best Buy, discuss how to shape programming cadence, package content for bigger screens, measure ROI, ensure brand safety and suitability, and build partnerships that make the most of this expanding format. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-new-creator-video-play-moving-shorts-ctv-behind-numbers-special-edition   © 2026 EMARKETER

    Starbucks' Loyalty Revamp — The Blueprint for Modern Rewards | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 27:41


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Starbucks just revamped its loyalty program, what the ideal loyalty program looks like, and how this revamp could tie into a broader strategy to bring customers back into stores and drive frequency if you were CEO of Starbucks for a day. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analyst Arielle Feger.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-starbucks-loyalty-revamp-blueprint-modern-rewards-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Creators Meet Commerce: How They Guide Customers From Inspiration to Checkout | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 30:38


    In this special edition episode recorded at the EMARKETER Creator Trends 2026 Virtual Summit, you will learn how shoppable video, retail media integrations, storefronts, and affiliate programs are reshaping the journey, and the metrics and org models needed to make always-on creator commerce truly work. Minda Smiley, Senior Analyst at EMARKETER hosts a panel with Cory Weaver, Head of Influence at Gap, Inc. and Alexis Call, Director of Digital Merchandising and Site Experience at Stanley 1913. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-creators-meet-commerce-how-they-guide-customers-inspiration-checkout-behind-numbers-special-edition   © 2026 EMARKETER

    Growing Up “Constantly Online”: What Teens' Online Lives Really Look Like | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 29:58


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss teens' online behavior: which digital activities they engage in on which devices, why this could be the cohort to take social commerce mainstream, what a teen's life on social media looks like, how these young people use AI, and more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Paola Flores-Marquez and Emmy Liederman. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-growing-up-constantly-online-what-teens-online-lives-really-look-like-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    What Will Spotify Do About AI Slop? Will Podcasts Catch On in Living Rooms? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Spotify | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 27:21


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Spotify right now: What will the audio giant do about AI slop? Can it generate significant revenue from advertising? Will people sit down in their living rooms and turn on a podcast to watch, en masse? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Senior Editor Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-will-spotify-do-about-ai-slop-3-big-questions-spotify-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    The Big Creator Breakout in 2026 | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 32:31


    EMARKETER Principal Analyst Max Willens unveils new forecasts that reveal where creator spending is accelerating, including new category breakouts for 2026. He'll dig into what's powering the surge, from shoppable content to CTV's growing pull, and how brands are moving toward fuller-funnel partnerships that deliver real lift. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-emarketer-podcast-big-creator-breakout-2026-behind-numbers-special-edition   © 2026 EMARKETER

    Does Every Retailer Need a Chief Entertainment Officer (Like GAP)? | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 21:38


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Gap is introducing a Chief Entertainment Officer, whether this is a bold, transformational move or a distraction from retail fundamentals, and how success should be measured 12 months from now. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-every-retailer-need-chief-entertainment-officer-like-gap-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Are We Addicted? Breaking Down the Social Media Trials and America's Media Habits | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 28:34


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the biggest takeaways from the social media addiction trials so far, what our numbers tell us about social media usage in the US, and where else Americans spend their time consuming media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-addicted-breaking-down-social-media-trials-america-s-media-habits-behind-numbers     © 2026 EMARKETER   Rokt helps marketers reach high-intent customers in the Transaction Moment™—when they're actively completing a purchase online. Powered by AI and first-party data, Rokt Ads connects your brand with over 400 million global shoppers and delivers outcomes you can count on. Learn more at rokt.com/emarketer to get started today.

    Inside 2026 Winter Olympics Advertising: Media Fragmentation, Creators & the Brands That Won Gold | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 30:18


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss advertising around the 2026 Winter Olympics: how marketers tackled fragmentation across media channels, how creators were used by Olympic broadcaster NBCUniversal, and which campaign was the best — and why. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst and Editor Peter Allen Clark and Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-inside-2026-winter-olympics-advertising-media-fragmentation-creators-brands-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards for February: CeraVe Makes KD the 'Face of Legs', H-E-B 'Baby Wants Tortillas', and More | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 27:26


    On today's podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards,” or the UMRAs, for February, including “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling, and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-unofficial-monthly-retailer-awards-february-cerave-makes-kd-face-of-legs-h-e-b-baby-wants-to   © 2026 EMARKETER

    Will TikTok be battling bias this year? How big can TikTok Shop get? And More — The 3 Big Questions for TikTok | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 30:38


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding TikTok right now: Will TikTok spend this year fighting perceptions of bias? Will the new algorithm be as good? How much bigger can TikTok Shop get? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Emmy Liederman and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-will-tiktok-battling-bias-this-year-3-big-questions-tiktok-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER

    Can Amazon Maintain Its Ad Revenue Momentum? Is AI Spending a Problem? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Amazon | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 24:39


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon right now: Can it maintain its ad revenue momentum in 2026? Is AI spending a problem? Is it ready for agentic commerce? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analysts Marisa Jones and Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-amazon-maintain-its-ad-revenue-momentum-ai-spending-problem-more-3-big-questions-amazon-behi   © 2026 EMARKETER

    When and How Will Google Monetize AI Search? Will It Reconcile Its AI Chatbots? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Google | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 29:24


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Google right now: When and how will it monetize AI search? Is it spending too much on AI? Will it reconcile its two full-fledged AI chatbots? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliott and Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-will-google-monetize-ai-search-reconcile-chatbots-3-big-questions-google-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

    What “Winning the Holidays” Actually Looks Like in 2026 | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 23:40


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what stood out most about how people shopped this past holiday season, what feels fundamentally different about the upcoming holiday season, what real personalization at scale looks like for retailers, and why AI matters even more during the holidays. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor.     Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-winning-holidays-actually-looks-like-2026-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER  

    How Neuro-Contextual Makes Advertising Feel Human Again | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 24:53


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the redefining of “attention,” what neuro-contextual research actually measures, and how it could reshape media planning for brands that traditionally buy based on reach or demographics rather than emotional resonance. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman, and Brian Gleason, CEO of Seedtag. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, and to download a copy of Seedtag's report on how Neuro-Contextual drives real human connection, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/​podcast-how​-neuro-​contextual​-makes​-advertising​-feel​-human​-agai​n​-behind-the-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER   Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    Super Bowl LX: The Most Popular Ads, Why Celebs Are Everywhere, and Marketing Like a College Kid's Night Out | In the Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 34:15


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss Super Bowl LX: the main takeaways, the biggest winners, and the lessons for marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Vice President of Content Paul Verna. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.On today's podcast episode, we discuss Super Bowl LX: the main takeaways, the biggest winners, and the lessons for marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Vice President of Content Paul Verna. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-super-bowl-lx-most-popular-ads-why-celebs-everywhere-marketing-like-college-kid-s-night-game     © 2026 EMARKETER   Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    How Social Commerce Became a Real Retail Channel as AI Shapes How People Buy | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 23:28


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how social platforms became such an important touchpoint for retail, what retailers have done to make social commerce feel like real retail, how creators are evolving from marketing vehicles into platform storefronts for brands, and more. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, and Senior Analysts Carina Lamb and Minda Smiley.     Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-social-commerce-became-real-retail-channel-ai-shapes-how-people-buy-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER     Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    Is Meta's AI spend a problem? Is 2026 Social Media's “Big Tobacco” moment? And More —The 3 Big Questions for Meta | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 29:28


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Meta right now: Is 2026 Meta's ‘Big Tobacco' moment? How big of a problem is Meta's AI spending spree? What's the vision for its AI agent? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Minda Smiley and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-metas-ai-spend-problem-2026-social-medias-big-tobacco-moment-more-3-big-questions   © 2026 EMARKETER   Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    ChatGPT With a Side of Ads: Will AI Chatbots Ruin—or Reinvent—Search Advertising? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 27:02


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether “ChatGPT with Ads” will scare users away, the effectiveness of chatbot ads versus traditional search ads, and whether there's an ethical component to advertising during a search conversation compared with the blue-link format. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliot and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-chatgpt-with-side-of-ads-will-ai-chatbots-ruin-or-reinvent-search-advertising-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER   Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    Inside the Super Bowl: How Brands Break Through, Tap into Culture, and Prove ROI | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 24:32


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the run-up to the Super Bowl: how brands can stand out during the big game, what galvanizes people around this cultural moment, and how brands should be measuring success. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-podcast-inside-super-bowl-how-brands-break-through-tap-culture-prove-roi-reimagining-retail © 2026 EMARKETER     Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    The WBD Deal? Netflix's Ads in 2026? — What Are the 3 Big Questions for Netflix? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 20:51


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Netflix right now: What are Netflix's advertising expectations? What will actually happen with Warner Bros. Discovery? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-wbd-deal-netflix-s-ads-2026-what-3-big-questions-netflix-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER     Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand's objectives.

    President Trump's Second Year: How the Administration Will Impact Media, Advertising, and Technology | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 28:08


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the impact of President Trump's second year on media, advertising, and technology, including how AI chips are influencing innovation, marketing contingency plans, and the changing role of the CEO. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-president-trump-s-second-year-how-administration-will-impact-media-advertising-technology-be   © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards for January: Coach Sims Bags, a Nespresso Store, and More | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2026 23:20


    On today's podcast episode, we introduce our 'Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards', or the U.M.R.A.s, for the 'Most Impactful Campaign', 'Best IRL Initiative', and 'Greatest Under-the-Radar Move'. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-unofficial-monthly-retailer-awards-january-coach-sims-bags-nespresso-store-more-reimagining-     © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Banking and Payments Trends for 2026: How AI Powers Personalized Rewards and Concierge Banking | The Banking & Payments Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 27:42


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how AI will automate credit card rewards personalization and what happens when Agentic AI turns mobile banking into a personal financial concierge. Join the discussion with guest host Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Grace Broadbent, and Principal Analyst Tiffani Montez. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-bake-take-off-banking-payments-trends-2026-how-ai-powers-personalized-rewards © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Disney-OpenAI Deal: Disaster Waiting to Happen, or the Future of Storytelling? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 28:35


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the new Disney-OpenAI deal: why Disney did the deal, what's in it for OpenAI, and everything that might happen next. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes, and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-disney-openai-deal-disaster-waiting-happen-future-of-storytelling-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Gen Alpha Trends for 2026: YouTube vs. TikTok Use and Gaming as Social Media | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 28:05


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how, as Gen Alpha turns 13, the war between time spent on YouTube and TikTok will heat up—and how gaming will become an alternative social media space for this young generation. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Paola Flores-Marquez and Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-gen-alpha-trends-2026-youtube-vs-tiktok-gaming-behind-numbers   © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Commerce Media Trends for 2026: Restructuring Teams and Hard Launching In-store Retail Media | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 24:52


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how retailers will be restructuring their commerce media teams and focusing on hard launching their in-store retail media capabilities. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Analyst Arielle Feger and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.   Report mentioned: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/commerce-media-trends-watch-2026   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-commerce-media-trends-2026-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Digital Health Trends for 2026: Dr. ChatGPT vs. Dr. Google and AI for Mental Health Therapy | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 32:58


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing why Dr. Google will give way to Dr. ChatGPT in 2026 and how Americans will increasingly use AI for mental health therapy and support this year. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Report mentioned: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/health-trends-watch-2026   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-digital-health-trends-2026-dr-chatgpt-ai-therapy-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Forecast Trends for 2026: Podcasts Beat Music for Marketers and FAST Fuels AVOD | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 24:37


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing why podcasts will be more important to digital audio marketers than music and how FAST services will help push AVOD viewership across the 200 million milestone. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-forecast-trends-2026-podcasts-beat-music-marketers-fast-fuels-avod   © 2026 EMARKETER

    What Everyone Is Talking About at the NRF's Big Show 2026 | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 24:05


    On today's podcast episode, the team reports straight from the show floor at NRF's Big Show 2026 to break down the most compelling themes dominating the conference, noteworthy insights from off-stage and hallway conversations, and what retail leaders should prioritize next based on what mattered most at one of the retail industry's most influential events. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, along with Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Sarah Marzano.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-what-everyone-talking-about-nrf-s-big-show-2026-reimagining-retail   © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Social Media Trends for 2026: Laws Reshape Kids' Social Use and Brands Use Creators for GEO | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 28:06


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing why lawsuits and regulations will begin to fundamentally shift how kids use social media and how brands are going to use creators to figure out generative engine optimization (GEO). Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Minda Smiley and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/   For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com   For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/   Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-social-media-trends-2026-laws-reshape-kids-social-use-brands-use-cre   © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — GenAI Trends for 2026: Google Overtakes OpenAI and an AI Reality Check Looms Large | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 34:39


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing why Google may overtake OpenAI in 2026 and how the AI boom could get a reality check this year. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliot and Analyst Jacob Bourne. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   The reports mentioned:  Tech Trends to Watch in 2026 AI Trends to Watch in 2026   Get more insights like these with our free, industry-leading newsletters covering advertising, marketing, and commerce. Sign up at emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-great-btn-bake-take-off-genai-trends-2026-google-overtakes-openai-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER

    The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Retail Trends for 2026: How AI Will Change the Digital Shelf and IRL Customers Interactions | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 25:35


    Our analysts (or “bakers”) will compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how the digital shelf for ecommerce will adapt to speak to AI audiences and how retailers will counter AI's rise by connecting with customers IRL. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.   Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters   Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com    For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-trends-2026-how-ai-will-change-digital-shelf-irl-customers-interactions   © 2026 EMARKETER

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