Kraft Heinz expects US consumers’ trade-down behaviors to linger into 2025: The CPG company hopes to offset private labels’ rise with pop-culture partnerships, new products, and increased distribution in dollar and club stores.
On today’s podcast episode, we examine Netflix from all angles. While subscriptions were up in Q3 of this year, they were down compared to the previous Q3. Find out everything you need about the streamer’s quarterly report by listening to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Analyst Daniel Konstantinovic.
Email engagement on the rise: Industry KPIs show improvement in core metrics, but brands need to prevent user fatigue.
Ancillary services, such as item repairs, pet grooming, and tailoring, are becoming an increasingly important part of retailers' strategies to drive foot traffic, build brand loyalty, and create additional revenue streams. But the benefit of these services often extends beyond direct financial returns.
Real-time payments allow individuals and businesses to send and receive payments between bank accounts simultaneously. The process described below occurs instantaneously upon initiation.
For Walmart, Black Friday officially starts on November 11: The retailer will offer savings throughout the month, with exclusive deals and early sales access for online shoppers and Walmart+ members.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss when we might be approaching the consequential ceiling of “peak media”, which folks watch the most influencer videos, where smartphone time is still climbing, and entirely too much more. Tune in to the discussion with our Principal Analyst and host Bill Fisher, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson, and Chief Research Officer at GWI Jason Mander.
To stand out in a crowded commerce market, Lyft Media is thinking about partnerships and measurement differently. While its current partnerships help Lyft Media navigate “traditional ecosystem of measurement,” the network is also thinking about what the next phase of measurement will be, said Shane Dwyer, head of sales at Lyft Media and Lyft Business.
US buy now, pay later (BNPL) user growth is slowing, plummeting from 97.0% in 2021 to just 4.1% in 2028, according to our forecast.
Airlines and other data-rich industries are using their wealth of insights to build personalized ad networks, creating new revenue streams and redefining digital advertising. These networks deliver precisely targeted offers—like exclusive upgrades or local experiences—enhancing consumer journeys in real-time.
TikTok Shop leans on top brands, live shopping to boost holiday sales: The platform will feature exclusive products from brands like Benefit Cosmetics and celebrity-led livestreams alongside Cyber Five discounts.
But few do because they’re concerned about implementation costs and customer uptake
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the numbers that summed up this year’s record breaking WNBA season the most, how TV’s biggest attraction (the NFL) is getting on, how a new “click to cancel” rule will change consumer behavior, how much store themed marketing can move the needle, what percentage of college athletes make it to the pros, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner, and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco.
It's the ecommerce giant’s first credit card but likely not the last as it competes with Amazon and other ecommerce sites
Leisure travel demand remains strong to close out 2024: American Airlines and Southwest expect bookings to pick up in the final months of the year.
Wayfair, Amazon’s October sales events delivered outsize results: The home furnishings retailer’s sales were up nearly 46% compared with the prior 4-week average, while Amazon’s sale drove a 26% lift.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the many goals of ancillary services, how they drive foot traffic, and what retailers should be thinking about before introducing them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
Consumer electronics brands like GoPro may define loyalty differently than a quick-service restaurant like Starbucks. A Starbucks customer may visit the chain many times a week or month, but a GoPro customer is likely to make purchases sporadically.
2024 has been a disruptive year for generative AI (genAI), which transformed from a buzzword into a practical part of marketing workflows, and commerce media as more platforms launch. Meanwhile, advertisers are still figuring out the lifespan of third-party cookies. And connected TV (CTV) advertising got a big boost from Prime Video.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what a chatbot even is, what the most popular ones are, the main obstacles to widespread adoption, and how AI agents can take things a step further. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson and analyst Jacob Bourne.