Threads is deeply integrated with Instagram, and Meta could use trending topics on Threads and user discussions to target relevant ads on Instagram. With its decentralized model, Bluesky could emulate Reddit’s ad framework and place ads in networks or in user interest groups for more targeted campaigns.
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| Nov 12, 2024
This creates a moving target for businesses; the current levies might not be permanent, but the ongoing lack of clarity makes long-term planning difficult. Our key forecasts for retail and ecommerce sales, along with advertising spend—developed before the April tariffs were announced—now appear optimistic.
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| Apr 9, 2025
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Source: World Economic Forum; Qualtrics
Our interview outreach strategy for our reports is to target specific companies and roles within those companies in order to get a cross-section of businesses across sectors, size, and, legacy. We also look to interview sources from diverse backgrounds in order to reflect a mix of experiences and perspectives that help strengthen our analysis.
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| Apr 15, 2025
Ford, Harley-Davidson, John Deere, Lowe’s, Molson Coors, Target, Tractor Supply Co. have all recently eliminated DEI initiatives. Discourse surrounding racism has waned for many consumers since the 2020 protests following the murder of George Floyd, Collins said. Without pressure from consumers to maintain these initiatives, retailers can quietly (or loudly) dissolve their DEI programs.
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| Oct 29, 2024
Amazon’s sales jumped 26.1% during the same period, followed by Target (5.6%), Best Buy (4.4%), and Kohl’s (2.4%), per Earnest Analytics. Surprisingly, Walmart’s sales fell 1.9%, despite hosting its Walmart Holiday Deals event from October 8-13.
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| Oct 23, 2024
With over 90% of users as household decision-makers, the platform is suited for reaching target consumers. What leadership is saying: CEO Nirav Tolia expressed optimism about Nextdoor’s progress in an ĢAV interview, citing increased user engagement, a 33-point improvement in margins, and revenue growth.
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| Nov 7, 2024
Coca-Cola narrows its sustainability ambitions: The change dovetails with several other companies backing away from DEI initiatives amid shifting political winds.
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| Dec 4, 2024
Our interview outreach strategy for our reports is to target specific companies and roles within those companies in order to get a cross-section of businesses across sectors, size, and legacy. We also look to interview sources from diverse backgrounds in order to reflect a mix of experiences and perspectives that help strengthen our analysis.
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| Oct 29, 2024
Banks that already offer these solutions should target older millennials and Gen Xers with relevant marketing campaigns.
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| Nov 5, 2024
Our interview outreach strategy for our reports is to target specific companies and roles within those companies in order to get a cross-section of businesses across sectors, size, and legacy. We also look to interview sources from diverse backgrounds in order to reflect a mix of experiences and perspectives that help strengthen our analysis.
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| Aug 8, 2024
Media consumption patterns in Canada continue to change, making the audience a moving target. Adult media consumers in Canada are among the most engaged in the world. The country trails only the US in average daily time spent with media. Time spent with media in Canada is spread across a number of formats, both digital and traditional, and a range of devices.
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| Jun 28, 2024
The significant dropoff in Trump’s social media spending can also be partly explained by a broad shift to connected TVs, which are capturing an increasing portion of ad spend due to their ability to target consumers in crucial swing states with precision. Trump’s legal expenses also played a role; his campaign spent $100 million on ongoing and past court cases.
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| Nov 6, 2024
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CEO David Zaslav expressed confidence in exceeding the $1 billion in streaming profitability target by 2025, a positive signal for investors as streaming continues to evolve. Zooming out: Streaming platforms remain under pressure to balance profitability and growth.
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| Nov 7, 2024
Probably not to target the US consumers. It's great for targeting Chinese consumers. Sara Lebow (14:22):. Right. Sky Canaves (14:22):. Because it is a leading lifestyle platform there, but I think where the social users and buyers end up will ultimately surprise us. Sara Lebow (14:31):. Yeah.
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| Feb 5, 2025
But less than a year later, it’s shuttering the 11 locations that it managed to open after finding the stores failed to resonate with value-oriented consumers who have shifted spending to rivals such as Target and Amazon. Bed Bath & Beyond and Toys R Us may meet similar fates unless they can find ways to differentiate their in-store experiences.
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| Oct 23, 2024
Our interview outreach strategy for our reports is to target specific companies and roles within those companies in order to get a cross-section of businesses across sectors, size, and legacy. We also look to interview sources from diverse backgrounds in order to reflect a mix of experiences and perspectives that help strengthen our analysis.
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| Jun 5, 2024
The program, which launched in July, has already attracted major outlets including Time, Fortune, WordPress-owner Automattic, Entrepreneur, Der Spiegel, and The Texas Tribune, with a target of 30 partners by year-end. Publisher involvement can address copyright concerns while strengthening relationships with content creators—a strategic move in a hotly contested AI-driven content ecosystem.
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| Nov 6, 2024
Use data to target ads that are helpful to consumers but don’t make them feel like you’re following them everywhere. 2. Work with platforms that consumers trust. Key stat: Of major tech companies, Amazon is the only company more than half of US adults trust with both personal data (59%) and financial data (54%), according to data from All ĢAV Cookies.
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| Nov 14, 2024
Meta’s Ads Manager seamlessly targets audiences across the company’s properties without much advertiser tuning, making it easy for campaigns to target by audience regardless of platform. Amazon’s ecommerce dominance has translated to a booming ad business, including sponsored search and programmatic display.
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| Apr 25, 2024
Only loyalty club members are eligible to use handheld scanners, meaning Tesco brand advertisers can target effectively and measure campaign performance accurately. Tesco claims one SAYS brand activation delivered £104,000 ($129,311) in associated product sales, a return on ad spend (ROAS) value of 5-to-1, and 27,400 brand-customer conversions.
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| May 7, 2024
Black Friday in October: Amazon’s sale has driven retailers such as Best Buy, Costco, Target, Walmart to launch their own October events that, in some cases, coincide with Prime Big Deal Days. Consumers have taken note: 33% of Numerator respondents shopped or planned to shop Walmart Holiday Deals, and 31% shopped or planned to shop Target Circle Week.
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| Oct 9, 2024
What’s important is understanding where target audiences reside across platforms, as this is where the bigger shifts are happening. Platform performance varies across the social media universe. Platforms fall into three distinct groups in terms of performance. The large incumbents (Facebook and Instagram) have been around for a while, are hugely popular, and continue to attract the largest user bases.
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| Jun 6, 2024
It’s crucial to understand what motivates the target audience. For example, are their needs time-sensitive, or is it a demographic that is worried about their future? FIs must use language that explains why the target audience needs his product or service, and why now is the best time to “buy” it. How does the customer "buy" it? Understanding the consumer’s buying journey is essential.
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| Oct 16, 2024