On today's podcast episode, we discuss how bad "serial churning" has gotten and how to fix it, whether inventing new sports tournaments can work, if Perplexity's "search engine" will threaten Google, the use case for AI computers in your ears, where you can see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
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| May 10, 2024
If brands do choose to speak out, messaging needs to be authentic and true to the brand’s voice, otherwise it could come off as inauthentic and pandering. Use this chart:. Align marketing messaging with consumer expectations. More like this:. Lessons from Chewy, Target, and Alo Yoga on resonating with customers in 2024. Authenticity drives Brooklinen’s paid social success.
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| Nov 6, 2023
The program will essentially be a chat bot that mimics the voice of the Instagram influencer to respond to fans piece, noting most messages are sent automatically and would at least initially disclose that they were AI generated. So that's one from Instagram. Creator ai, our senior director of briefings, Jeremy Goldman, was noting another TikTok.
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| Jun 3, 2024
Since before the 2016 election, Republicans have complained that Silicon Valley social media giants were biased against right-wing voices. From that perspective, recent moves by X, Meta, and others can be perceived as a “correction” of past policies. Political realignments have accelerated changes in brand safety practices.
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| Apr 16, 2025
One depicted Trump hugging Anthony Fauci, and another in July used AI to mimic Trump’s voice reading his tweets. While the AI voice falls under a gray area, deepfaked images are already banned by Google’s advertising rules.
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| Sep 8, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss which app experiences best transfer over to the new Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset, whether instant AI-generated videos will be a hit, department stores' path to relevancy, if folks are ready for shoppable media, how marriage is changing in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.
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| Feb 23, 2024
Pearson has over 700,000 followers and is part of a growing network of conservative voices. Long-form platforms like Twitch have also gained traction. Hasan Piker, a popular left-leaning streamer, broadcasts to over 2.7 million followers, often streaming in-depth political commentary aimed at younger audiences for up to 8 hours a day.
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| Oct 25, 2024
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On today's episode, we discuss the implications of the Federal Trade Commission thinking Amazon tricked customers into signing up for automatically renewing Prime subscriptions, whether it makes sense for companies to force livestream shopping on Americans, if speciality stores really work, the impact of Facebook and Instagram restricting news access in Canada, whether reduced inflation can save the day, what a real work-life balance looks like, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti, and analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
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| Jun 29, 2023
It needs to be done in a classy way, but I was picturing myself ordering to a robot and thinking of the struggles I've had with voice spots and things like this, and just them understanding me when I order an artichoke or an avocado or an asparagus or something like that and having to repeat it 50 times. It seems like a bit of a nightmare the way I'm picturing it now, but guess we'll see.
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| Jun 15, 2023
AI-driven efficiencies boosted profits, but maintaining growth may require more than automation and personalization to keep users engaged and willing to pay more.
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| Feb 4, 2025
Well, he thinks that between ChatGPT's new surprisingly human voice and ability to see objects and Meta's AI characters, our feeds may be about to change forever. He offers that you can imagine the next steps here, a bot that gets to know your quirks, remembers your life history, offers you coaching or therapy, entertains you in whichever way you prefer.
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| Oct 6, 2023
Kenneth Cole debuted a new campaign under its “Purposeful մǾ” series confronting mental health stigmas, per Ad Age. One segment highlights recording artist Rachel Platten, who sings about her mental health while visuals underscore the contrast between her external persona and her internal emotions.
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| May 9, 2025
Tinuiti has industry-leading expertise in search, social, Amazon and marketplaces, addressable TV and mobile apps, Lifecycle Marketing, and more. Episode Transcript. Marcus Johnson:. Hello everyone, and thanks for hanging out with us for the Behind the Numbers Weekly Listen, an eMarketer podcast made possible by Tinuiti. This is the Friday show that reviews the most.
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| Feb 16, 2023
With AI agents increasingly deployed to search the web, Bourne said marketers must create content with the understanding that it will be ingested by both humans and AI. “AI agents are now players in the marketplace,” said Bourne. “They're making decisions, they're consuming content, and they're the audience now.
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| Feb 20, 2025
The big takeaway: While TikTok is increasingly confident that TikTok Shop may be able to dominate discovery-based buying—especially as its popularity as a search platform grows—prioritizing shopping features and ads puts the app in conflict with users.
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| Jan 22, 2024
A software update released last week added the ability to record and send voice memos from the glasses to WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. It goes both ways: Some users of Ray-Ban Meta are reportedly doxing people via facial recognition technology.
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| Oct 7, 2024
The platform warns that shifting search algorithms and mixed DEI expectations could hurt user growth and brand perception.
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| Feb 7, 2025
In April, Tennessee was the first state to enact legislation protecting songwriters, performers, and other music professionals against the potential of AI replicating their voices without consent. Colorado pioneered a law in September mandating that life insurance companies establish discrimination-curbing protocols for AI; the law goes into effect November 14. California Gov.
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| Nov 4, 2024
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what the arrival of SearchGPT means for the search universe, the best ways to market through emotion, what the November holiday shopping season storyline will be, what happens now we have reached “peak media”, the most suitable post-pandemic work arrangement, and more. Tune in to the discussion with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Vice Presidents of Content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
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| Nov 8, 2024
Consistent and repeated promotion by creators fosters a trusted voice, making their endorsement more credible and effective than one-off partnerships. Marketers should maintain ongoing relationships with TikTok creators to ensure their brand is seen as authentic and reliable. Barbie (Mattel). Barbie saw 8.42 billion impressions and a 960% increase in earned media value YoY, per CreatorIQ.
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| Aug 7, 2024
The agency also worked with Virgin Voyages to create “Jen AI” in 2023, which used Jennifer Lopez’s voice and image to customize cruise invitations. VML believes marketing may soon be by machines, for machines. In a future where AI agents can not only search products but also make purchases on a user’s behalf, marketers need to consider how they could influence those AI agents.
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| Mar 26, 2024
Social media platforms have been a catalyst of inclusivity in the beauty industry by amplifying voices of underrepresented and marginalized groups, said Clare Hennigan, senior beauty analyst at Mintel.
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| Apr 27, 2023
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YouTube is also valuable because any publicly available videos on the platform may appear in relevant Google search results. It informs B2B decisions. Around 65% of B2B buyers said YouTube influenced a recent B2B purchasing decision, per a December 2022 survey by Gartner.
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| Jun 27, 2023