By focusing on deals, value, and experiences, retailers can build a perception of value that resonates with discerning consumers. “The unremarkable retailers and brands are going to struggle because consumers are only spending when it's enjoyable, when they derive some pleasure from the purchase,” our analyst Zak Stambor said on the ”Behind the Numbers” podcast.
The C2PA is a collection of representatives from companies including OpenAI, Google, Publicis, Microsoft, and Adobe with a goal to “make the world safe for generative AI,” according to Adam Buhler, steering committee member for the C2PA and executive vice president and head of creative technology at Publicis.
Albertsons adds non-endemic ads: Retail media expands its ambitions as the category matures.
Cannes Lions to showcase creators: The ad industry is finally catching up to the power of creators as the creator economy evolves beyond brand sponsorships.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why the Atlantic thinks "Google is playing a dangerous game with AI search", the best new membership perk that retailers should introduce, TV networks strategy to deemphasize age, whether every brand needs a personality, why the Taj Mahal was built, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.
Airlines have a lucrative advertising opportunity: United Airlines is capitalizing on its robust user location data to introduce ads in-flight and in its app.
In-store retail media ad spend will reach $1.06 billion by 2028, accounting for 0.8% of all retail media spend, according to our March 2024 forecast.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the argument for the NYTimes suing OpenAI, the argument for other publishers (like Vox, the Associated Press, and others) signing content licensing deals with OpenAI, and how this all shakes out. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Daniel Konstantinovic and Gadjo Sevilla.
“Every tool that exists right now is getting AI infused into it,” our analyst Henry Powderly said on a recent episode of the “Behind the Numbers” podcast. Indeed, 24.0% of people in the US will use generative AI at work next year, per our June 2023 forecast.
Gen Z and millennials shift to social media: Both cohorts prefer TikTok and Instagram over traditional search engines.
Consumers' definition of value is evolving as they demand not just the lowest prices, but quality and convenience too. Gen Z beauty shoppers prioritize innovation and sustainability over price, grocery shoppers seek high-quality products at lower prices, and high fees deter online purchases. Loyalty programs should be tailored to offer consumers the kind of rewards they want most, but not at the expense of brand identity. Here are five key stats to help brands understand what consumers value and stay competitive.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why prices continue to be such a hot topic, how consumers determine what value means to them, and which retailers performance is representative of the broader retail space. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts senior director of media content Becky Schilling and analyst Zak Stambor.
With third-party cookies on the way out, marketers are leaning more heavily on first-party data to help power their digital advertising strategies. Retailers that want to increase their share of ad dollars should leverage customer data to help advertisers enhance campaign performance via measurement and attribution capabilities.
Google and Meta will account for just over 50% of worldwide digital ad spending in 2024, marginally higher than their 47% share in the US market. Amazon’s share will be much lower (8.8%)—although it will be among the leaders in revenue growth.
Pride products are plentiful this year: Walmart, JCPenney, Kohl’s, and Abercrombie push past the right-wing backlash to offer Pride-related products.
The ad industry’s concern about AI deepfakes grows: Integral Ad Science will measure the negative impact of generated fakes during a year of hefty election spending.
LinkedIn introduces new marketing tools: Video ads and AI integration enhance B2B engagement and efficiency.
Among US beauty shoppers of all ages, beauty and personal care shoppers are most likely to buy in-stores.
CTV is still one of the fastest-growing channels in advertising, fueled by Netflix, Disney+, Max, Amazon Prime Video, and more adding ads to their platforms. But the previously skyrocketing channel has matured, leaving a new TV landscape where advertisers must contend with balancing ads between linear and CTV and buying inventory even as volume shrinks. Here are five key stats advertisers should know about CTV.