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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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    AI's Real Impact on Search So Far—What's Coming Next, and Can Google Keep Pace? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 29:57


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how AI has already changed search, whether Google is in a better or worse position today because of AI's rapid rise, and how AI will transform search in the next 6–12 months. 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.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-ai-s-real-impact-on-search-far-what-s-coming-next-google-keep-pace-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to  engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

    Amazon's Grocery Dilemma: Challenges, Missed Opportunities, and the Key Ingredient | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 23:24


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what's still holding Amazon back in grocery — and what could finally move the needle. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-s-grocery-dilemma-challenges-missed-opportunities-key-ingredient-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to  engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

    CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit Panel: AI's Impact on Streaming's Ad Creative | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 31:59


    On today's special edition podcast episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way content and marketing is being produced for streaming and CTV. EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Nate Elliott, hosts a panel with Caroline Giegerich, VP, AI, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB); Todd Feitlin, VP, Creative Lead, One Horizon, and Jonathan Watkins, Head of Optimization, tvScientific. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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    © 2025 EMARKETER

    Advertisers Continue to Brace for Impact: How Market Pressures Are Reshaping Ad Spending Milestones This Year and Next | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 23:42


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how advertisers are faring amid the current economic backdrop of tariffs, inflation, and a government shutdown; how the digital ad triopoly is changing; and the biggest ad spending milestones this year and in 2026. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco and Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-advertisers-continue-brace-impact-how-market-pressures-reshaping-ad-spending-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   Campaigns take flight with Viasat Ads. Unlock access to over 250 million passengers annually across leading global airlines, with high-engagement ad formats and real-time delivery. Viasat Ads provides access to a verified audience in a captive environment, so your message reaches passengers when they are ready to  engage. Join their journey with Viasat Ads.

    The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (November 2025) — Thanksgiving Special | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 31:47


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of retail moves we're most thankful for. This month—because it's Thanksgiving Eve—host Suzy Davidkhanian, Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman (aka The Committee) have put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching, based on strategies, launches, and collaborations we're genuinely thankful for — the moves that made us smile, surprised us, or gave us hope for where retail is heading. In this episode, Committee members Suzy Davidkhanian and Emmy Liederman will defend their list against Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-unofficial-most-interesting-retailers-list-november-2025-thanksgiving   © 2025 EMARKETER   DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.  Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.  Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.  Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!  Connect with us to learn more about how DG Media Network is changing omnichannel advertising.

    CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit Panel: The Evolution of the Streaming Viewer | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 34:14


    On today's special edition podcast episode, we discuss how audiences are behaving when it comes to CTV engagement, with practical examples of how content, and offers work for different demographic cohorts. Principal Forecasting Writer, Ethan Cramer-Flood, hosts a panel with Amanda Corral, Senior Director, Paid Media Strategy at PepsiCo, Nydia Sahagun, Head of Marketing Strategy & Innovation, Primary Care Organization at Humana, and Todd Segall, Senior Director of Media Sales at Verve.  Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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    © 2025 EMARKETER

    Scaling Retail Media for the Last Mile of America with Dollar General | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 26:05


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what makes Dollar General Media Network unique, how it's approaching measurement, and what it's focusing on for next year. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano, and Vice President and General Manager of DG Media Network, Austin Leonard. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-scaling-retail-media-last-mile-of-america-with-dollar-general-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.  Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.  Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.  Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!  Connect with us to learn more about how DG Media Network is changing omnichannel advertising.

    CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit: Activation and Measuring CTV Campaigns | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2025 30:00


    On today's special edition podcast episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful CTV and streaming advertising campaigns and measuring their impact. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Arielle Feger, hosts a panel with Shruti Khatod, SVP, Growth Marketing and Media Strategy at Nutrafol, and Benjamin Vandegrift, VP, Measurement Strategy & Innovation at the Video Advertising Bureau. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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    © 2025 EMARKETER

    The Big 3 Questions For Amazon — AI and Jobs, 'Help Me Decide', and Delivery Driver Smart Glasses | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 25:32


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon in Q3 and beyond: What Amazon's corporate layoffs tell us about how AI is actually affecting the broader job market. Is Amazon's new “Help Me Decide” feature a significant stepping stone toward agentic AI? And could Amazon's AI smart glasses for delivery workers be a Trojan horse for broader smart-glasses adoption? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-big-3-questions-amazon-ai-jobs-help-decide-delivery-driver-smart-glasses   © 2025 EMARKETER   DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.  Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.  Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.  Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!  Connect with us to learn more about how DG Media Network is changing omnichannel advertising.

    CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit: Keynote and Fireside Chat | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 38:46


    On today's special edition podcast episode, EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Ross Benes, unpacks the key trends driving the evolution of steaming and CTV. Afterwards, Ross welcomes Kim Marchan, Head of Agency Development at StackAdapt, to discuss how data, AI, and programmatic innovation are driving efficiency, transparency, and creative opportunity in CTV. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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    © 2025 EMARKETER

    Coca-Cola's AI Holiday Ad: Bold Innovation or Soulless Shortcut? | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 20:37


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Coca-Cola's AI holiday ad is a bold move forward or a soulless shortcut—and, when everything can be generated, whether authenticity becomes the new premium. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analyst Arielle Feger.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-coca-cola-s-ai-holiday-ad-bold-innovation-soulless-shortcut-reimagining-retail     © 2025 EMARKETER DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.   Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.   Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.   Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!   Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.   https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/  

    The Big 3 Questions For Meta — AI Video, Conversations As Data, and Smart Glasses | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 24:25


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Meta in Q3 and beyond: How will AI-generated social video affect social media? What's the biggest takeaway regarding Meta using AI chatbot conversations to target ads? And do Meta's new smart glasses really have a future? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Emmy Liederman, and Senior Analyst Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-big-3-questions-meta-ai-video-conversations-data-smart-glasses-behind-numbers     © 2025 EMARKETER DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.   Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.   Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.   Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!   Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.   https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/  

    The Big 3 Questions For Google — OpenAI's Atlas, Ad Tech Hearings, and a $100bn Quarter | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 21:31


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Google in Q3 and beyond: How much of a competitor to Google Chrome is OpenAI's new browser, Atlas? What's the main takeaway from the remedies hearings about Google's ad tech business? And what's the significance of Google's first $100 billion quarter? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-big-3-questions-google-openai-atlas-ad-tech-hearings-100bn-quarter   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    MrBeast Financial: Can YouTube's Biggest Star Disrupt Banking for Gen Z and Others? | The Banking & Payments Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 26:07


    In today's episode, we explore whether MrBeast's pivot from giving away money to managing it marks a natural evolution or a red flag and if we looking at the rise of a financial services super-app that competes with banks—or a NerdWallet-style affiliate play that sells Gen Z customers to other financial service providers? Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, and Principal Analysts Tiffani Montez and Max Willens.   Article mentioned in this episode: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/youtube-mrbeast-influencer-financial-services-gen-z?jid=248420&sid=10364665   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-mrbeast-financial-youtube-s-biggest-star-disrupt-banking-gen-z-others-banking-payments-show   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com  

    From Japan's Konbini Culture to America's Convenience Crisis: 7-Eleven's Next Move | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 18:32


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why 7-Eleven is opening more stores even as foot traffic falls, explore its next engine of growth, and consider some bold moves that could help future-proof the convenience store giant. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-japan-s-konbini-culture-america-s-convenience-crisis-7-eleven-s-next-move-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences—now and into the future. Learn more at www.nielsen.com

    Why Measurement Is Harder Today, and The Ways It Needs Improving with Nielsen: Part 2 | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 24:44


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why measurement is harder than it used to be, how the metrics advertisers use to evaluate their spend are changing, and what marketers can—and should—do to navigate this transition effectively. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Max Willens, Nielsen's Head of Performance Marketing Alison Gensheimer, and SVP and Head of Advertisers and Agencies Matthew Devitt. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-why-measurement-harder-today-ways-needs-improving-with-nielsen-part-2   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    Why a Shaky Economy Is Leading to Marketing Cognitive Dissonance with Nielsen: Part 1 | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 21:14


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the main factors leading marketers to cut spending at the moment, how advertisers are adapting their approach to measurement, and what is happening in the industry as more marketers begin to embrace the opportunity to shift spend at a higher velocity. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Max Willens, Nielsen's Head of Performance Marketing Alison Gensheimer, and SVP and Head of Advertisers and Agencies Matthew Devitt. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Reports mentioned in this episode: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/ad-measurement-trends-h2-2025   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-why-shaky-economy-leading-marketing-cognitive-dissonance-with-nielsen-part-1   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    Making Holiday Magic: The Secret to Beauty Brand Loyalty with Bluemercury | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 25:29


    In this podcast episode, we discuss what makes this season unique for the beauty category, what “creating magic” looks like during the holidays when every brand is fighting for attention, and how brands can build real loyalty when discounts dominate the conversation. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves, and Head of Marketing for Bluemercury, Minyi Su.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-making-holiday-magic-secret-beauty-brand-loyalty-with-bluemercury-reimagining-retail     © 2025 EMARKETER   Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences—now and into the future. Learn more at www.nielsen.com    

    The Big 3 Questions For Netflix — Ad Impact, Netflix House, and a Spotify Deal? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 26:49


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the big 3 questions surrounding Netflix in Q3 and beyond: expectations for its ad business, the impact of Netflix House, a new deal with Spotify, or something else? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst, Ross Benes, and Senior Editor of Briefings, Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-big-3-questions-netflix-ad-impact-netflix-house-spotify-deal-behind-numbers     © 2025 EMARKETER   Nielsen is a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their global audiences—now and into the future. Learn more at www.nielsen.com

    The Digital Lives and Lifestyles of Everyone in the World: How People Watch TV, Short-Form Video's Global Divide, and More | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 23:49


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much TV streaming is really going on around the world, in which countries radio is holding its own, and short-form video's place in the social media world. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst, Paul Briggs, Vice President of Research, Jennifer Pearson, and Chief Insight Officer at GWI, Jason Mander. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Reports mentioned in this episode: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/global-media-intelligence-report-2025   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-digital-lifestyles-everyone-world-how-people-watch-tv-global-divide-more   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (October) | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 30:01


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of October. Each month, host Suzy Davidkhanian, Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Suzy Davidkhanian and Arielle Feger will defend their list against Senior Analyst, Blake Droesch and Analyst, Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-most-interesting-retailers-list-october-reimagining-retail     © 2025 EMARKETER Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    “Everyone Watches The WNBA” — How Women's Sports Are Changing Audiences and Advertising | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 20:17


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how WNBA viewership did the year after the ‘Caitlin Clark Effect' hit the league, what social media will do to full-game viewership growth, and what advertisers should be paying attention to most amidst this surge in women's sports. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Analysts Marisa Jones and Paola Flores-Marquez. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-everyone-watches-wnba-how-womens-sports-changing-audiences   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    Is ChatGPT the Next Operating System? What That Means for Google and AI Devices | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 21:32


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what OpenAI as the next big operating system maker looks like, how they might make money from this, which integrated apps will become most popular inside ChatGPT, and how this potential super app could impact consumer AI devices. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Analyst, Grace Harmon, and Principal Analyst, Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-next-operating-system-what-that-means-google-ai-devices-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    Building Brands That Stand Out In A World That Never Turns Off with Lulus and The Lead | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 24:35


    In this podcast episode, we discuss how do you decide when to lead with data versus when to trust your team's creative instinct, how your brand can stand out on social media, how shopper expectations changed, and more. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and guest host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves, Chief Content Officer at The Lead, Sonal Gandhi, and SVP of Marketing at Lulu's, Patrick Buchanan.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-building-brands-that-stand-world-that-never-turns-off-with-lulus-lead-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    The Other Side of Loyalty That Most Brands Miss with Fetch Rewards and Nestlé | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 36:24


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what it means to have an authentic relationship with your customer, the benefits of collaborating on loyalty, and how to make folks feel like they are getting the most out of their rewards app. Join our conversation with analyst and guest host, Arielle Feger, GM of CPG Partnerships at Fetch Rewards, Carmen Gonzalez-Meister, and Director of Category and Ecommerce Strategy at Nestlé, Nicole Lesinski. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-other-side-of-loyalty-that-most-brands-miss-with-fetch-rewards-nestle   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    Digital Lessons 2025 — The Triopoly's Power, the Sleeping YouTube Giant, AI Search Behavior, and More | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 25:17


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how digital has changed in 2025: why the digital ad triopoly (Google, Meta, and Amazon) are losing influence, how YouTube is still under valued, how AI search behavior is changing, and more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, VP of Global Content Operations, Eleni Digalaki, and Principal Analyst, Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-digital-lessons-2025-triopoly-s-power-sleeping-youtube-giant-ai-search-behavior-more-behind-   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    ‘Instant Checkout': How ChatGPT Could Redefine Online Shopping Before Amazon and Google Strike Back | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 28:34


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much of a splash ChatGPT's new ‘Instant Checkout' is likely to make, what kinds of things people are most likely to use it to buy, and if Amazon and Google can offer compelling alternatives. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and guest host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts, Carina Lamb (formerly Perkins) and Zak Stambor.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-instant-checkout-how-chatgpt-could-redefine-online-shopping-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    The New American Dream: How Brands Are Aligning with Young People's Aspirations | The Banking & Payments Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 21:38


    In today's episode, we talk about whether the “American Dream” is less achievable, or just different, how this new economic reality has reshaped consumer behavior, and how brands are marketing aspiration differently. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman, and Analyst, Paola Flores-Marquez.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-banking-payments-show-new-american-dream-how-brands-aligning-with-young-people-aspirations   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.  

    How Much Traditional Media Still Matters: Last Stand—or a New Beginning? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 20:47


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how linear TV ad dollars are still managing to outweigh CTV ad dollars, what's primarily responsible for driving growth in out-of-home ad spending this year, and if some new high-profile print media initiatives can stem the print ad spend bleeding. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst, Ross Benes, and Senior Forecasting Analyst, Zach Goldner. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-much-traditional-media-still-matters-last-stand-or-new-beginning-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    Gen Z's Social Media Shuffle: Why 83% Are Turning the Volume Down — and Where They're Going Next | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 21:37


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Gen Zers are trying to limit their social media use, which platforms they are moving to (and away from), and where they are engaging with social creators offline. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Analyst, Paola Florez-Marquez, and Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Report mentioned in this episode: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/gen-z-social-media-usage-2025   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-gen-z-s-social-media-shuffle-why-83-turning-volume-down-where-they-re-going-behind-numbers     © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    How Primark US is Going From Hidden Gem to Household Name with CMO Rene Federico | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 23:43


    In this podcast episode, we discuss how Primark's US and UK customers see the brand differently, what's kept the retailer relevant as price pressures have intensified competition, and why its famously store-first strategy is working so well. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and guest host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst, Carina Perkins, and Head of US Marketing for Primark, Rene Federico.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-how-primark-us-going-hidden-gem-household-name-with-cmo-rene-federico   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    The AI Ad Dilemma: Consumer Trust, Controversial Ads, and the Future of Media Buying | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 21:03


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the moving target that is consumers' perception of using AI in advertising, how marketers feel about the technology, and the share of ad buying that is likely to be delegated to AI. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Analyst, Marisa Jones, and Senior Analyst, Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-ai-ad-dilemma-consumer-trust-controversial-ads-future-of-media-buying-behind-numbers     © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.

    How Marketers Use AI at Work: Skills, Stigma, and the Future of Advertising Jobs | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 19:46


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what folks are prioritizing when it comes to upskilling in AI, the stigma of using the technology at work, and which part of the “Using AI at Work” conversation needs more attention. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Editor, Lisa Haiss, and Analyst, Grace Harmon. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-marketers-use-ai-work-skills-stigma-future-of-advertising-jobs-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.  

    How (Not) to Rebrand | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 18:41


    In this podcast episode, we discuss rebrands: how much consumers notice them, how important of an ingredient nostalgia is, and how to successfully execute one. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and guest host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst, Zak Stambor, and Analyst, Rachel Wolff.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-how-not-rebrand   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumers skip ads but not rewards. Fetch drives performance with 12.5M+ monthly users and 11.5M+ receipts scanned daily, capturing 88% of household spend. Your brand becomes the reward earning real engagement, verified purchases, and lasting loyalty. Fetch: America's Rewards App. Where brands are the center of joy. Learn more at business.fetch.com.  

    From Idea to Impact: GoodRx's ‘Savings Wrangler' and the Road Ahead, with CMO Ryan Sullivan | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 33:07


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how “The Savings Wrangler” campaign was dreamt up, how GoodRx will measure its success, and what new spaces the medication savings company is moving into. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Analysts, Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik, and Chief Marketing Officer at GoodRx, Ryan Sullivan. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-idea-impact-goodrx-s-savings-wrangler-road-ahead-with-cmo-ryan-sullivan-behind-numbers     © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. https://www.nielsen.com/

    What If? A Billionaire Bought CNN or CNBC, Pepsi Was Cut In Half, and Connected Car Ads Were Amazing | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 33:46


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss more ‘very specific, but highly unlikely' predictions for the end of 2025 and start of 2026. If a major US news organization like CNN or CNBC will soon get acquired by a billionaire, why Pepsi could split into separate snack and beverage businesses, and the road to full funnel, hyper relevant connected car ads. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Forecasting, Oscar Orozco, and Vice Presidents of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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/  [SLUG WILL GET ADDED HERE]   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. https://www.nielsen.com/

    The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (September) — Back-to-College Campaigns and Activations | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 28:14


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of September, with a twist. This month ‘The Committee' (Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight most interesting back-to-college campaigns and activations. In this month's episode, Committee members Analyst, Arielle Feger and Senior Director of Content, Becky Schilling will defend their list against Analyst, Rachel Wolff and Senior Analyst, Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-most-interesting-retailers-list-september-back-to-college-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    What If? Snap Smart Glasses vs. Meta's, Netflix's Shoppable Ads & TikTok's GenAI Assistant | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 26:41


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss our ‘very specific, but highly unlikely' predictions for the end of 2025 and start of 2026. Whether Snap's Spectacles will gain traction faster than Meta's Ray-Bans have, if Netflix will start showing users shoppable product placement ads, and if TikTok will introduce a GenAI assistant to the app with commercial intent. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Director of Reports Editing, Rahul Chadha, Senior Analyst, Max Willens, and Principal Analyst, Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-snap-smart-glasses-vs-meta-s-netflix-s-shoppable-ads-tiktok-s-genai-assistant-behind     © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. https://www.nielsen.com/

    The Most Interesting Thing At Advertising Week New York 2025 Is ... ? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 22:50


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss which of the over 500 sessions will be the most interesting conversation at this year's Advertising Week 2025 in New York. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman, Analyst, Marisa Jones, and Senior Editor, Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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/podacst-behind-numbers-most-interesting-thing-advertising-week-new-york-2025   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    Delta Plans AI-Driven Personalized Pricing—Is This Retail's Future? | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 15:28


    In this podcast episode, we discuss the backlash to Delta's decision to use personalized AI pricing, how consumers feel about dynamic pricing, and if there is a way for retailers to implement it without losing shopper trust. Listen to the discussion with Analyst and guest host, Rachel Wolff, Vice President of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian, and Senior Analyst, Zak Stambor.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-delta-plans-ai-driven-personalized-pricing-is-this-retail-s-future-reimagining-retail   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    Stablecoins Take Over the Payments Conversation—And Why Retailers Are Launching Their Own | The Banking & Payments Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 23:42


    In today's episode, we talk about how stablecoins differ from the crypto hype cycles of the past like bitcoin and NFTs, the risks stablecoins introduce for traditional financial institutions, and from the consumer side, do people actually want or need stablecoin payments. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, Senior Analyst, Grace Broadbent, Vice President of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analyst, Tiffani Montez.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-stablecoins-take-over-payments-and-retailers-launch-their-own-banking-payments-show   © 2025 EMARKETER   Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

    Takeaways from the Google Monopoly Verdict — and What Comes Next | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 21:50


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the top takeaways from the Google monopoly verdict, how the rise of AI search influenced the decision, and how much this ruling has any bearing on the Google ad tech case. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman, and Principal Analyst, Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-takeaways-google-monopoly-verdict-what-comes-next-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.   Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.   Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.   Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!   Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.   https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/  

    Spotify's Act 2: From Music King to Social Audio Powerhouse? | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 24:26


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Spotify is still considered the king of audio streaming, why advertising is not working out quite as they'd hoped (yet), and how they might become a social platform. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Editor, Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-spotify-s-act-2-music-king-social-audio-powerhouse-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER   DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren't found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.   Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.   Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.   Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!   Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.  

    From Discounts to Emotional Marketing: What Retailers Should Be Focusing on This 2025 Holiday Season | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 20:46


    In this podcast episode, we discuss retailers' priorities this holiday period, how they can stand out from the crowd, and how to balance sharp pricing with creating an emotional connection that lasts beyond the season. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and guest host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst, Zak Stambor.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com 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-discounts-emotional-marketing-what-retailers-should-focusing-on-this-2025-holiday-season   © 2025 EMARKETER

    Public Opinion on AI-Made Media: What's Acceptable, What Crosses the Line | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 22:41


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Americans view GenAI-made media, if the “AI concern gap” between AI experts and the general public will widen, and why some of GenAI's negativity might not apply to ads. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson and Senior Analyst, Max Willens. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-public-opinion-on-ai-made-media-what-acceptable-what-crosses-line   © 2025 EMARKETER  

    How the New ESPN App Will Change TV Forever | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 22:56


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what will happen now that the new ESPN app has hit the market, if it can become the “default home” of sports, and what will happen to sports rights in the future. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson and Vice President of Content, Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-new-espn-app-will-change-tv-forever-behind-numbers   © 2025 EMARKETER

    Did Target Bet Right on Its New CEO? The To-Do List That Could Make or Break the Brand | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 19:38


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss why investors wanted to bring in an outsider to right the ship, what's most to blame for Target's recent struggles, and what should be top of the new CEO's to-do list. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and guest host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts, Blake Droesch and Arielle Feger.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-target-bet-right-on-its-new-ceo-to-do-list-that-could-make-break-brand   © 2025 EMARKETER

    The Other Social Platforms—Pinterest's AI Push, Snap's Attention Bet, and Reddit's Bid for Ad Dollars | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 21:46


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss Reddit's most interesting recent development, if Snap's emphasis on attention can help it bounce back, and whether Reddit can earn a permanent seat at the table for bigger brand budgets. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Jasmine Enberg, and Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-other-social-platforms-pinterest-s-ai-push-snap-s-attention-bet-reddit-s-bid-ad-dollars   © 2025 EMARKETER

    The Ad Dollars & Attention Mismatch—The Big Screen Ad Spend Gap, YouTube's CTV Edge, and More | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 22:14


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the biggest discrepancy by device with regards to where we spend our time versus how many ad dollars are aimed there, why social players want to take a page from YouTube's CTV playbook, and why sub OTT's unusual path to advertising has created major misalignments. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer, Ethan Cramer-Flood, and Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   Reports mentioned in this episode:  US Social Ad Spending vs. Time Spent 2025 US Time Spent vs. Ad Spending 2025   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-ad-dollars-attention-mismatch-the-big-screen-ad-spend-gap-youtube-ctv-edge   © 2025 EMARKETER   Got an ecommerce challenge? Awin has you covered. With Awin's affiliate platform, brands of all sizes can unlock endless marketing opportunities, reach consumers everywhere, and choose partners that fit their goals. Control costs, customize programs, and drive real results. Learn more at awin.com/emarketer.

    The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (August) | Reimagining Retail

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 26:08


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of August. Each month, Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Arielle Feger and Emmy Liederman will defend their list against Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves and Senior Analyst, Blake Droesch, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com   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-most-interesting-retailers-list-august-reimagining-retail     © 2025 EMARKETER   Got an ecommerce challenge? Awin has you covered. With Awin's affiliate platform, brands of all sizes can unlock endless marketing opportunities, reach consumers everywhere, and choose partners that fit their goals. Control costs, customize programs, and drive real results. Learn more at awin.com/emarketer.

    The Death of the Click: How AI Is Reshaping the Internet's Business Model with CMO Huddles' Drew Neisser | Behind the Numbers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 24:50


    On today's podcast episode, we discuss what AI Overviews are doing to search behavior, some potential new business models for the internet, and how much “AI slop” might encourage folks to decrease their time on the web. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Analyst, Grace Harmon, and the CEO and Founder of CMO Huddles, and host of the Renegade Marketers Unite podcast, Drew Neisser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.   To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com   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-behind-numbers-death-of-click-how-ai-reshaping-internet-business-model-with-drew-neisser   © 2025 EMARKETER   Got an ecommerce challenge? Awin has you covered. With Awin's affiliate platform, brands of all sizes can unlock endless marketing opportunities, reach consumers everywhere, and choose partners that fit their goals. Control costs, customize programs, and drive real results. Learn more at awin.com/emarketer.

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