Walmart’s automated warehouses enable it to do twice the work with half the staff: Those gains are creating more capacity for third-party sellers, and putting the retailer on track to hit ecommerce profitability in two years
How streaming services are adapting to Amazon’s shakeup: The launch of ads on Prime Video in January has forced Netflix and others to lower CPMs to compete.
It may be an olive branch for Gen Zers and millennials who may be upset over its decision to stop accepting Amex. It’s a win for Venmo’s monetization journey
Although linear TV can’t be dismissed just yet, and CTV has a ways to go before claiming its crown, here are three key 2024 milestones that attest to its growing ad power.
On today's episode, we discuss the AI conversation that no one is having, how much people watch YouTube on TV, United Airlines showing personalized ads on seat-back screens, the best tasks for smart home robots, the state of working from home, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and vice president Paul Verna.
Sponsored content will account for $8.14 billion in US creator revenues this year, up from $5.12 billion in 2021, per our March 2024 forecast.
Here’s what you need to know about the NSS score, along with best practices on how to implement it.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much people are actually searching on social media platforms versus looking elsewhere, what a TikTok ban could do to social search, and how AI-powered chatbots are changing how we look for things. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.
Not all assumptions about how Gen Z consumers shop are correct. While it’s true that they’re motivated by sustainability, they’re also limited by their budgets. It may be difficult to earn their loyalty, but they still have brand affinities. Here are four assumptions about Gen Z and whether there’s any truth to them—straight from members of Berns Communications’ Z Suite network of Gen Z consumers.
Instagram won’t change its ad plans unless usage drops: The app is testing ads in stories, a high-engagement placement that could be here to stay.
Collective TV integrates CTV and retail media: Albertsons' new platform offers advanced ad solutions, driving digital video ad growth through shoppable content.
Many acknowledge AI tools can help with specific needs, but they still don’t want to give it unlimited access to their data.
The number of mobile peer-to-peer (P2P) payment users in the US is growing, reaching nearly three quarters (74.4%) of US smartphone users by 2028, per our forecast.
Signal loss only makes email marketing more valuable: Our industry KPI data shows email open rates rising significantly, emphasizing the channel’s importance.
US consumers shop frequently with Temu and Shein, despite trust issues: Both Chinese retailers are winning more repeat customers than established players like eBay and Etsy.
TikTok proves social search is here to stay: Its new image search function capitalizes on a shift from traditional discovery methods.
The degree to which streaming services seek out and rely on ads as a main revenue driver varies widely.
FAST is furiously turning to ads: Google TV is the latest to spy a major opportunity to sell CTV ads at affordable CPMs.
Despite the fact that in-game ad spending will see relatively modest growth over the next few years, games still offer several opportunities for brands.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the reasons that retailers are launching new store formats, what those layouts look like in the US vs. the UK, which ones are working, and which ones are not. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts analysts Carina Perkins and Zak Stambor.