Best Randomly Generated Media Podcasts (2026)

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The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — GenAI Trends for 2026: Google Overtakes OpenAI and an AI Reality Check Looms Large | Behind the Numbers 34:39

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Our analysts (or “bakers”) compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing why Google may overtake OpenAI in 2026 and how the AI boom could get a reality check this year. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliot and Analyst Jacob Bourne. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube …

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The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Retail Trends for 2026: How AI Will Change the Digital Shelf and IRL Customers Interactions | Reimagining Retail 25:35

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Our analysts (or “bakers”) will compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how the digital shelf for ecommerce will adapt to speak to AI audiences and how retailers will counter AI’s rise by connecting with customers IRL. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Can…

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The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Digital Trends for 2026: Agentic Ad Buying and the Video Podcast Winners | Behind the Numbers 20:18

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Our analysts (or “bakers”) will compete in a Great British Bake Off–style episode, discussing how new standards will unlock agentic ad buying and selling, and how (and why) YouTube will benefit most from the surge in video podcasts. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Principal Analyst …

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The Big 2026 Quiz: Random Trivia, Future Major Headlines, and Defining Moments | Behind the Numbers 33:11

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On today’s special podcast episode, we discuss the major headlines we expect to see and some significant milestones in the coming year—and bundle it all into a giant quiz. What happens to YouTube in 2026? What will shoppers start letting AI agents do for them? And much, much more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with…

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Welcome to 2026: AI Agents Manage Money and the Bank-Grade Stablecoin Economy | The Banking & Payments Show 24:41

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In today’s episode, we explore consumers’ use of agentic AI in their financial lives, and the development of stablecoin payment rails becoming “bank grade” in 2026. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development Rob Rubin, and Senior Analysts Grace Broadbent and Myra Thomas. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to: https://www.e…

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2025 Retail Awards — Must-Visit Store, Greatest Glow-Up, Best Collab, AI Power Move, and Most Impactful Campaign | Reimagining Retail 25:05

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On today's podcast episode, we give out our '2025 Retail Awards' for the 'Must-Visit Store of the Year', 'Glow-Up of the Year', 'AI Power Move', 'Collab of the Year', and 'Campaign of the Year'. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wol…

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AI-Driven Media Management, with Gigi and Amazon Ads (Part 2) | EMARKETER Miniseries 19:57

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On today’s EMARKETER Miniseries—AI-Driven Media Management—we explore the core building blocks of AI innovation, what partnering with Amazon Ads looks like in practice, and advice for leaders or teams who don’t come from technical backgrounds but need to build or use AI systems. EMARKETER Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman speaks with Adam E…

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The Next-Generation of In-Flight Advertising: Passenger Receptiveness, Contextual Campaigns, and What Comes Next | Behind the Numbers 27:25

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss airline passengers’ receptiveness to ads, share best-in-class examples of contextual campaigns, and explore where in-flight ads are headed next. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman, and Ragu Kamakshisundaram, Vice President of Media and Monetizati…

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What If? Prime Cost Less, OpenAI Bought Apple (or Vice Versa), and the Netflix–WBD Deal Never Happens | Behind the Numbers 36:08

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss our “very specific but highly unlikely” predictions for 2026: what Amazon will do with the price of Prime; between OpenAI and Apple, who’s most likely to buy whom; and why a potential WBD acquisition by Netflix might not go through in 2026—if at all. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Pr…

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AI-Driven Media Management, with Gigi and Amazon Ads (Part 1) | EMARKETER Miniseries 20:35

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On today’s EMARKETER Miniseries—AI-Driven Media Management—we explore how to break down the media manager role into workflows that can be automated or augmented by agentic AI, what agencies misunderstand about AI, and which agency tasks are ripest to hand off to AI right now. EMARKETER Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman speaks with Adam Epst…

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How Crayola’s “Campaign for Creativity” Is Inspiring Hands-On Play in a Digital World, with Crayola | Reimagining Retail 25:24

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what Crayola is aiming to achieve with its “Campaign for Creativity,” how the brand guides children from digital creation to hands-on creative play, and what’s top of mind for the art supplies company as it heads into the holiday season. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Dav…

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S4 Ep41: Xmas Episode! 59:40

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It's Christmas time! and the two Davids are back - this week they're just waffling about all things Xmas. And they've bought a present for one another as well! If you would like to receive this podcast earlier, get longer episodes as well watch the show recorded LIVE every Saturday - then head over to patreon.com/davidearl Learn more about your ad …

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A Blueprint for Better Measurement (Part 2) with Amazon Ads | EMARKETER Miniseries 15:01

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On today’s EMARKETER Miniseries—A Blueprint to Better Measurement—we explore Amazon's plans for moving out of Beta and offering Omnichannel Metrics (OCM) more widely to advertisers, the top two challenges they face heading into the new year, and what is next for Amazon Ads in 2026, as it pertains to durables. EMARKETER Principal Analyst Sky Canaves…

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What If? Sports Team Sponsorships, TikTok Shop's Ceiling, and a Creator–Retail Media Network Marriage | Behind the Numbers 27:07

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss our “very specific but highly unlikely” predictions for 2026: sports team sponsorships pushing the envelope, the ceiling for TikTok Shop, and a budding relationship between creators and retail media networks. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes, Senior Forecastin…

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S4 Ep40: Wicked: For Good and Jumper 57:24

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The two Davids are back and this week David Edwards reviews the new Wicked movie and then he casts his eye over the randomly chosen film, Jumper. If you would like to receive this podcast earlier, get longer episodes as well watch the show recorded LIVE every Saturday - then head over to patreon.com/davidearl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Redefining Commerce Media Through the Eyes of Shoppers | Behind the Numbers Special Edition 20:01

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In this special edition podcast episode, EMARKETER Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano sits down for a conversation with Shawn McGahee, Senior Director, Performance and Insights, from Roundel. Together they explore audience value, why target guests are brand believers, measurement strategy and incrementality, off-site retail media strategy and more. Li…

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The Great BTN Bake (Take) Off — Top Trends for 2026: Micro-Dramas Break Out and Online Consumer Trust Tanks | Behind the Numbers 37:04

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On today’s podcast, we will cover a few of the takes from our Top Trends to Watch in 2026 report. Our analysts (or bakers) will compete in a Great British Bake Off style episode discussing if the micro-drama craze will mint a new generation of creators with dual support from social networks and entertainment studios, and why AI’s content takeover w…

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A Blueprint for Better Measurement (Part 1) with Amazon Ads | EMARKETER Miniseries 16:38

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On today’s EMARKETER Miniseries—A Blueprint to Better Measurement—we explore the appeal of Amazon not just as a sales platform but also as an advertiser, how Amazon Ads defines omnichannel metrics, and a few examples of campaigns that have performed particularly well. EMARKETER Principal Analyst Sky Canaves speaks with Kolby Capelouto, Head of Sale…

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What the 2025 Thanksgiving Period Told Us About This Year’s Holiday Shopping Season | Reimagining Retail 19:36

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On today's podcast episode, we discuss the Thanksgiving shopping season—what surprised us most, what it revealed about the fragility of the US consumer, and how much AI moved the needle for shoppers, and retailers. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Zak Stambor, and Analyst Rachel Wolf…

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Better Understanding LGBTQ+ Media Content—and What Brands Get Wrong About Queer Audiences, with Revry | Behind the Numbers 32:41

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry has been able to gain traction in a crowded, highly competitive streaming TV universe; what advertisers misunderstand about marketing to the queer community; and some examples of when queer representation in media hit the nail on the head—and when it missed the mark. Join Se…

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AI’s Real Impact on Search So Far—What’s Coming Next, and Can Google Keep Pace? | Behind the Numbers 29:57

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how AI has already changed search, whether Google is in a better or worse position today because of AI’s rapid rise, and how AI will transform search in the next 6–12 months. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliot and Analyst Jacob Bourne. Listen ever…

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S4 Ep39: The Running Man and Blow Up 46:10

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David and David are back reviewing and this week David Edwards gets his teeth into the new The Running Man and then he takes a look at the randomly chosen movie, Blow Up. There are sweeties obviously. And a lovely welcome back to the robot, Graham Saunders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Amazon’s Grocery Dilemma: Challenges, Missed Opportunities, and the Key Ingredient | Reimagining Retail 23:24

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s still holding Amazon back in grocery — and what could finally move the needle. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch. To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com …

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CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit Panel: AI's Impact on Streaming's Ad Creative | Behind the Numbers Special Edition 31:59

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On today’s special edition podcast episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way content and marketing is being produced for streaming and CTV. EMARKETER Principal Analyst, Nate Elliott, hosts a panel with Caroline Giegerich, VP, AI, Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB); Todd Feitlin, VP, Creative Lead, One Horizon, and Jonath…

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Advertisers Continue to Brace for Impact: How Market Pressures Are Reshaping Ad Spending Milestones This Year and Next | Behind the Numbers 23:42

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how advertisers are faring amid the current economic backdrop of tariffs, inflation, and a government shutdown; how the digital ad triopoly is changing; and the biggest ad spending milestones this year and in 2026. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Director of Forecast…

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S4 Ep38: Predator: Badlands and Vox Lux 59:40

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The Davids are back and this week Mr Edwards reviews the new Predator movie and then the randomly chosen movie, Vox Lux. There is all sorts going as per in this episode. Including hot meat in the cinema. If you would like to receive this podcast earlier, get longer episodes as well watch the show recorded LIVE every Saturday - then head over to pat…

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The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (November 2025) — Thanksgiving Special | Reimagining Retail 31:47

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On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of retail moves we're most thankful for. This month—because it's Thanksgiving Eve—host Suzy Davidkhanian, Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman (aka The Committee) have put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching, based on strategies, launche…

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CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit Panel: The Evolution of the Streaming Viewer | Behind the Numbers Special Edition 34:14

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On today’s special edition podcast episode, we discuss how audiences are behaving when it comes to CTV engagement, with practical examples of how content, and offers work for different demographic cohorts. Principal Forecasting Writer, Ethan Cramer-Flood, hosts a panel with Amanda Corral, Senior Director, Paid Media Strategy at PepsiCo, Nydia Sahag…

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Scaling Retail Media for the Last Mile of America with Dollar General | Behind the Numbers 26:05

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what makes Dollar General Media Network unique, how it's approaching measurement, and what it’s focusing on for next year. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano, and Vice President and General Manager of DG Media Network, Austin Leonard. Listen everywhere, an…

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CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit: Activation and Measuring CTV Campaigns | Behind the Numbers Special Edition 30:00

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On today’s special edition podcast episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful CTV and streaming advertising campaigns and measuring their impact. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Arielle Feger, hosts a panel with Shruti Khatod, SVP, Growth Marketing and Media Strategy at Nutrafol, and Benjamin Vandegrift, VP, Measurement Strategy &…

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The Big 3 Questions For Amazon — AI and Jobs, 'Help Me Decide', and Delivery Driver Smart Glasses | Behind the Numbers 25:32

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon in Q3 and beyond: What Amazon's corporate layoffs tell us about how AI is actually affecting the broader job market. Is Amazon’s new “Help Me Decide” feature a significant stepping stone toward agentic AI? And could Amazon’s AI smart glasses for delivery workers be a …

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CTV and Streaming Advertising Trends for 2026 Summit: Keynote and Fireside Chat | Behind the Numbers Special Edition 38:46

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On today’s special edition podcast episode, EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Ross Benes, unpacks the key trends driving the evolution of steaming and CTV. Afterwards, Ross welcomes Kim Marchan, Head of Agency Development at StackAdapt, to discuss how data, AI, and programmatic innovation are driving efficiency, transparency, and creative opportunity in CT…

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Coca-Cola’s AI Holiday Ad: Bold Innovation or Soulless Shortcut? | Reimagining Retail 20:37

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether Coca-Cola’s AI holiday ad is a bold move forward or a soulless shortcut—and, when everything can be generated, whether authenticity becomes the new premium. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analyst Arielle Feger. To l…

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S4 Ep37: Bugonia and Aliens 50:36

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David and David are back and this week Mr Edwards is reviewing Bugonia and then the randomly chosen move, Aliens. And there are sweetie treats too. And a new website.... If you would like to receive this podcast earlier, get longer episodes as well watch the show recorded LIVE every Saturday - then head over to patreon.com/davidearl Learn more abou…

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The Big 3 Questions For Meta — AI Video, Conversations As Data, and Smart Glasses | Behind the Numbers 24:25

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Meta in Q3 and beyond: How will AI-generated social video affect social media? What’s the biggest takeaway regarding Meta using AI chatbot conversations to target ads? And do Meta's new smart glasses really have a future? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus John…

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The Big 3 Questions For Google — OpenAI's Atlas, Ad Tech Hearings, and a $100bn Quarter | Behind the Numbers 21:31

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Google in Q3 and beyond: How much of a competitor to Google Chrome is OpenAI’s new browser, Atlas? What’s the main takeaway from the remedies hearings about Google’s ad tech business? And what’s the significance of Google’s first $100 billion quarter? Join Senior Director of…

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MrBeast Financial: Can YouTube’s Biggest Star Disrupt Banking for Gen Z and Others? | The Banking & Payments Show 26:07

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In today’s episode, we explore whether MrBeast’s pivot from giving away money to managing it marks a natural evolution or a red flag and if we looking at the rise of a financial services super-app that competes with banks—or a NerdWallet-style affiliate play that sells Gen Z customers to other financial service providers? Join the discussion with h…

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From Japan’s Konbini Culture to America’s Convenience Crisis: 7-Eleven’s Next Move | Reimagining Retail 18:32

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why 7-Eleven is opening more stores even as foot traffic falls, explore its next engine of growth, and consider some bold moves that could help future-proof the convenience store giant. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Princip…

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Why Measurement Is Harder Today, and The Ways It Needs Improving with Nielsen: Part 2 | Behind the Numbers 24:44

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why measurement is harder than it used to be, how the metrics advertisers use to evaluate their spend are changing, and what marketers can—and should—do to navigate this transition effectively. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Max Willens, Nielsen's Head of Performanc…

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Why a Shaky Economy Is Leading to Marketing Cognitive Dissonance with Nielsen: Part 1 | Behind the Numbers 21:14

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main factors leading marketers to cut spending at the moment, how advertisers are adapting their approach to measurement, and what is happening in the industry as more marketers begin to embrace the opportunity to shift spend at a higher velocity. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, P…

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Making Holiday Magic: The Secret to Beauty Brand Loyalty with Bluemercury | Reimagining Retail 25:29

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In this podcast episode, we discuss what makes this season unique for the beauty category, what “creating magic” looks like during the holidays when every brand is fighting for attention, and how brands can build real loyalty when discounts dominate the conversation. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host, Suzy Davidkhania…

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The Big 3 Questions For Netflix — Ad Impact, Netflix House, and a Spotify Deal? | Behind the Numbers 26:49

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the big 3 questions surrounding Netflix in Q3 and beyond: expectations for its ad business, the impact of Netflix House, a new deal with Spotify, or something else? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst, Ross Benes, and Senior Editor of Briefings, Daniel Konstantinovic. List…

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The Digital Lives and Lifestyles of Everyone in the World: How People Watch TV, Short-Form Video’s Global Divide, and More | Behind the Numbers 23:49

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much TV streaming is really going on around the world, in which countries radio is holding its own, and short-form video’s place in the social media world. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst, Paul Briggs, Vice President of Research, Jennifer Pearson, and Chief Insi…

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The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (October) | Reimagining Retail 30:01

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On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of October. Each month, host Suzy Davidkhanian, Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Emmy Liederman (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesti…

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“Everyone Watches The WNBA” — How Women’s Sports Are Changing Audiences and Advertising | Behind the Numbers 20:17

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On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how WNBA viewership did the year after the ‘Caitlin Clark Effect’ hit the league, what social media will do to full-game viewership growth, and what advertisers should be paying attention to most amidst this surge in women’s sports. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Analysts Marisa…