“The mixed headlines are so hard for consumers to make decisions against.” That’s according to our analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, speaking on our “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast.
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| Jan 13, 2023
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
The Economist also pointing to Apple and Netflix are saying that they both passed when TikTok was considering a sale in 2020, could reconsider given slow growth in iPhone sales and streaming subscriptions respectively.
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| Mar 26, 2024
One is really strong growth among video, and that's digital video advertising that's driven by growth in CTV and over the top streaming services that are adding at a pretty high clip advertising. So most recent is Amazon Prime video. They added advertising, but most of these formerly subscription services are adding advertising.
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| May 16, 2024
Toy sales growth can be attributed to kids’ shifting interests, the influence of online platforms, and expanding into older audiences. In our recent “Behind the Numbers: Reimagining Retail” podcast episode, we dive into trends impacting toy retail sales and how marketers can reach new consumers.
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| Aug 31, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what happened when the first human ever received a brain implant from Neuralink, the other potential benefits of this technology outside of helping people with paralysis, and what the ultimate goal of Neuralink actually is. "In Other News," we talk about what happens now that ChatGPT has a memory and what to make of Gemini's rough start. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Jacob Bourne and Gadjo Sevilla.
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| Mar 5, 2024
First of all, I think it makes streaming longer video more feasible. I think it'll make some over-the-top channels have more of their viewing on phones. And second of all, I think there are options like what you have on tablets. Almost becoming pseudo tablets or very portable tablets, where you have multiple windows. So possibly more just consumer use cases, but enterprise use cases as well.
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| Jan 9, 2024
It's all like little audio vignettes. It's not even a sound effect. It's like little tiny clips. Marcus Johnson:. Yeah. The other one's much better. Oh La La. Victoria Grace:. Oh La. You want Oh La La back? Marcus Johnson:. Yeah, just for Yory, then we'll move on. Sorry. Victoria Grace:. Marcus. Marcus Johnson:. It's so good. It makes me too happy. I have to get a life.
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| Feb 22, 2024
The idea that it's just all dancing, lip-syncing teens, it's horribly out of date," she says, "And that the TikTok of today is more like a cable TV giant or a streaming service, crushed into an endlessly scrolling feed.". So we'll start with that question, Jasmine, "Is it?" Is TikTok, should it be looked at more as bite-sized TV?" And overall, what did you think of the piece? Jasmine Enberg:.
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| Mar 11, 2024
I'm already seeing a trend growing where people are asking for similar self serve tool for video building ads, audio ads where you can just generate a script, you can add an audio track and you can just produce a audio ad immediately or a video ad where you can add interactivity layers on top. I'll make it a shoppable video or add a video topper in the beginning, make it a bit more interactive.
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| Feb 27, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the current state of the affiliate space, bringing new light to influencer activity through "performance branding," the impact of programmatic ads coming to movies theaters, and how retail media aids affiliate marketing. "In Other News," we talk about the impact of programmatic ads coming to the movies and what YouTube's next anti-ad blocking measure will be. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Max Willens and Alexandra Forsch, president of Awin Americas.
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| Aug 24, 2023
Talk about this evolution of social networking, social media to social audio for five seconds and then social entertainments. And it seems like that is where TikTok is happy to place themselves. Story two, getting paid to watch ads on a hate free social app.
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| Sep 14, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what to expect in 2024, whether Google's new AI search tool will destroy traffic, a new self-checkout machine, loyalty in the age of the "zero consumer," if everyone will soon be creating digital clones of themselves, roads that can wirelessly charge electric vehicles, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian, analyst Blake Droesch, and vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti.
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| Jan 5, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Amazon was able to sell even more things online, how their ad business is getting on, and whether the retail giant is right to keep focusing so much on delivery speed. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Zak Stambor.
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| May 9, 2024
But then with all the other streaming services that they might subscribe to, prices going up, it does start to bite. But Meta does have a huge audience in Europe. They say that nearly 260 million monthly active users on Facebook, and the same number, 260, on Instagram in the first half of the year in the EU. That's almost the same number of US adults. So it's a big audience.
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| Oct 12, 2023
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the future of the bank branch.
• In our “Headlines” segment, we chat about why banks are closing so many branches and how consumers want more digital experiences.
• In “Story by Numbers,” we explain what Curinos defines as branch share and why it used to account for more primary new accounts than it does today. We also discuss the value of closing a branch in order to save operating expenses in a low-rate versus high-rate environment.
• In “Pretend CEO,” we look at regional banks and their deposit portfolios in a high-rate environment.
Listen to the discussion with host Rob Rubin and Curinos director Andrew Hovet.
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| Nov 14, 2023
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the most important retail trends we're watching in 2024: How retailers will try to compete less with Amazon online, how China's influence will shake up online shopping in the US, and buying retail media networks. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analysts Sky Canaves and Blake Droesch.
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| Jan 3, 2024
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how affiliate is helping marketers take back control of their ad spend. "In Other News," we talk about Amazon unveiling a smarter, more conversational, Alexa and TikTok Shop hitting the US. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Max Willens and Alexandra Forsch, president of Awin Americas.
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| Sep 26, 2023
Today’s podcast episode of The Banking & Payments Show explores the future role ATMs will play in retail media. Host Rob Rubin is also joined by Stuart Mackinnon, COO of NCR Atleos, to discuss why ATM networks continue to grow despite the surge in options for cashless purchasing. We also discuss how advertisers on the Chase Media Solutions platform can use purchase history data to target ads on Chase’s digital platforms. Listen today!
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| May 14, 2024
Paid streaming cassettes is in a distant fourth with half of that. So 60 billion for paid streaming in fourth. CDs, $370 billion. Stephanie Taglianetti:. Wowzer. Marcus Johnson:. Yeah. CDs just dominating some really fascinating stats from here. So a couple for you. US recorded music revenues rose for the seventh year in a row, hitting 16 billion.
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| Oct 27, 2023
It’s going after streaming and media deals on the level of what Amazon already has. And Walmart is sticking with what it does best: low-price groceries. Listen to the full episode. This was originally featured in the Retail Daily newsletter. For more retail insights, statistics, and trends, subscribe here.
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| Jan 26, 2023
With the ascent of Chinese ecommerce disruptors and the ongoing rivalry between Amazon and Walmart, the upcoming holiday season is expected to bring some big shifts. Some of those shifts include the lessening of Cyber Five’s importance and retailers losing focus on profitability, said our analysts Jeremy Goldman and Zak Stambor on a recent episode of the “Behind the Numbers” podcast.
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| Oct 27, 2023
Though growth is slowing, digital grocery will continue to fuel overall ecommerce growth in the US.
“Growth is no longer driven by new adopters, but heavy digital grocery users,” our analyst Blake Droesch said on a recent “Reimagining Retail” podcast episode. Here’s how retailers like Instacart, Amazon, and Walmart can capitalize on frequent buyers.
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| Aug 17, 2023
“Shopping apps and marketplaces that specialize in ultralow-cost goods from China are gaining a foothold among US consumers—with broader implications for the future of ecommerce,” our analyst Sky Canaves wrote in our Chinese Ecommerce in the US report. Canaves expanded on what’s driving this retail opportunity for companies like Shein, Temu, and TikTok in the US and how it will impact the US market on a recent “Reimagining Retail” podcast episode.
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| Aug 10, 2023
Discover the dynamic shift toward digital wallets in the US and the UK in the latest podcast episode of "Behind the Numbers: The Banking & Payments Show." Delve into the compelling discourse on how younger generations' move to digital is rendering traditional wallets obsolete. Join host Rob Rubin, our US-based analyst Tyler Van Dyke, and UK-based analyst Carina Perkins as they unravel trends in digital transactions for dining, shopping, and ID verification. In the "For Argument's Sake" section, we dissect the fierce competition for market dominance among industry giants like Apple and Google, established players like PayPal, rising star Paze, and potential disruptors. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation and hit subscribe for the latest insights.
Key insights:
- Youth-led shift: Analysis reveals a robust trend among younger consumers pivoting to digital wallets for everyday activities, indicating a cultural and technological shift.
- Market dominance debate: We uncover the strategic moves by tech titans and emergent challengers vying to capture the largest share of digital wallet users.
- Cross-Atlantic perspectives: Insights from US and UK analysts present a diverse view on the adoption of digital wallets, offering a broader understanding of the global digital economy.
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| Mar 19, 2024