But what they do have in common is audio. So if you look at the total amount of audio listenership, which includes radio, which includes music streaming, which includes podcasts, we saw that total time in both countries reverse from last year. So it grew from 2021 to 2022, but we saw a decline in the amount of daily minutes spent with those audio formats in 2023.
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| Oct 30, 2023
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.
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| Jun 7, 2024
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.
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| Jun 6, 2024
“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.
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| Jun 6, 2024
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.
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| Jun 5, 2024
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.
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| Jun 7, 2024
One, Spotify is planning to launch a more expensive premium tier that will include Hi-Fi audio, better quality audio according to Bloomberg writes insider intelligence briefings analyst Daniel Konstantinovic. He explains that the tier is being referred to as Supremium, clever, internally and will debut as Spotify's priciest subscription tier in non-US markets.
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| Jul 7, 2023
Was it merch, audio quality tier or audiobook hours? Carina says C, free hours. Evelyn says C, free hours. And Stephanie incorrectly says B. Stephanie Taglianetti:. Of course. Marcus Johnson:. The higher quality audio tier doesn't exist yet, but there has been talk about it. We're just waiting for it to come out.
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| Nov 30, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what a TikTok ban could do to the creator economy, if chatbot influencers are the future, and the changing ways creators are making their money. "In Other News," we talk about who Americans trust most (and least) with AI. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.
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| Jun 3, 2024
Audio:. And we have nearly 2000 employees who are working on TikTok in Indonesia. We see our growth opportunity here to be very immense, and we look forward to investing more in this country, and of course in the region-. Bill Fisher:.
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| Sep 25, 2023
In 2025, there will be a stronger focus on performance marketing as advertisers seek to prove their efforts are worth the investment.
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| Jan 21, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of May. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (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 Sara Lebow will defend their list against analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
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| May 29, 2024
When Chase Media Network launched last month, it revealed the potential for more payments and financial service companies to get in on the commerce media game, leveraging consumer payments data to sell ads. One unexpected out-of-home implementation could be ATMs, said Stuart Mackinnon, COO of NCR Atleos, on our “Behind the Numbers: The Baking & Payments Show” podcast.
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| May 28, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA, how digital advertisers are acknowledging societies concerns over technology whilst advertising on it, if there is room for two YouTube's (one called TikTok), what to make of the NFL coming to Netflix, the happiest places in America, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and vice president of content Paul Verna.
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| May 31, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why Amazon is pulling back from "Just Walk Out" technology, how the Atlantic magazine turned things around, what will ignite TV shopping, whether LinkedIn testing TikTok-like videos is a good move, what science says about how to be happy, and more. Tune into the discussion with vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
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| May 24, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss if influencers can actually deliver both upper- and lower-funnel outcomes, the common successes (and mistakes) brands make when blending influencer and affiliate tactics, and how best to align influencer content with a brands message. "In Other News," we talk about Frank McCourt's bid to buy TikTok and what to make of Meta shutting down 'Workplace'. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Max Willens and Carissa Flinders, the team lead of influencer partnerships for AWIN.
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| May 30, 2024
Black consumers are tech-savvy and eager to stay up to date on the latest digital and pop culture trends.
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| Jun 26, 2024
And Meta also acknowledging its tool will not work for audio or video, even though much of the concern about AI fakes is focused on these types of media. Its current workaround for that is saying that people should label the posts for audio and video themselves and that there'll be penalties, maybe penalties if they fail to do so. Yeah. Why now?
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| Feb 12, 2024
That's a really interesting take on smart glasses in that it provides interactivity through audio. It has a camera in it, you can take pictures, but it has essentially a conversational response. You can talk to it, you can refine your questions back and forth. Really interesting way to interact with immersive media.
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| Jan 8, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the capabilities (good and bad) of OpenAI's new GPT-4o, what the disbanding of the companies "superalignment" team means, and whether we're witnessing the birth of the next super app. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
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| May 23, 2024
Then similarly, they also have a deal with a podcast in audio entertainment production studio. So they're really going on all cylinders to try to get Gen Alpha or Gen Zalpha, and I think it's going to work. Sara Lebow:. I definitely agree with you.
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| Jan 24, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the media companies with the highest TV usage, how ESPN is being maneuvered, how multiple new streaming bundles will change the game, and a tie up between Walmart and Disney for enhanced targeting and measurement across streaming. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Paul Verna.
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| May 21, 2024
When retailers allow non-endemic brands to advertise, it benefits both sides. “Retailers can further monetize their data, while non-endemics, who have an appetite to expand their reach, are able to leverage that data,” our analyst Sarah Marzano said on an episode of the “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast. Here’s why major retail media players such as Walmart and Home Depot have recently opened up their offerings, along with three best practices to boost performance.
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| May 20, 2024
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what's fueling the non-endemic retail media fire, how to do non-endemic advertising the wrong way, and how success is measured. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Sarah Marzano.
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| May 15, 2024
He explains that the audio giant is offering four categories of courses in the UK: make music, get creative, learn business and healthy living. Product Director Mohit Jitani says users are already coming to Spotify for education via podcasts. So educational content makes sense. Courses are available in the UK in Spotify's app by clicking on a new pill-shaped icon on the top of the home screen.
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| Apr 2, 2024