Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast
EMARKETER’s podcast, Behind the Numbers, helps marketers, retailers, and advertisers understand the rapidly changing landscape of digital media. EMARKETER analysts and industry experts come together to analyze a wide variety of critical topics, from the transformative influence of AI to the dynamic world of social media, and the evolving landscape of consumer shopping habits. Stay informed and stay ahead with insights and analysis that matter. Tune in to new episodes published Monday through Friday wherever you find podcasts.
Episodes
Cannes Miniseries Podcast: Albertsons Media Collective Unpacks the Mysteries of iROAS
On today’s Cannes Miniseries Podcast, we discuss Incremental ROAS, or iROAS, and unpack the problem it was designed to solve and what advertisers should be doing to evaluate performance. Recorded from the EMARKETER studio at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, EMARKETER Vice President and Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano, welcomes Liz Roche, Vice President, Measurement and Media
The Prime Day 2026 Shift: From Treasure Hunt to Savings Strategy | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast, we discuss what surprised us most about this year’s Prime Day, how shoppers are approaching the mega-event differently, how Amazon is using technology to make shopping easier—or more complicated—and the biggest lesson for its competitors.
Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambo
Winning the World Cup: Capturing Fans at the World's Biggest Event | In the Game
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the scale of the World Cup, how many people in the US will engage with the event, whether the World Cup will spark a surge in sports tourism among Americans, and the best ways for brands to capture fans' attention during the tournament (and other major events).
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Why Advertisers Are Buying Moments, Not Media | Behind the Numbers
In today's podcast episode, we discuss how consumer intent changes throughout the year, what actually happens to shoppers in the seconds after they complete a transaction, and what marketing looks like when you're buying a moment rather than media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Vice President of Strategic Key Accounts at Rokt, C
Kroger Precision Marketing Discusses How Marketers Are Rethinking Brand Growth Strategies
On this episode of the EMARKETER Cannes Podcast Miniseries, we explore brand partnerships, retail data, and what it takes for retailers and brands to build more accountable, sustainable long-term growth together.
Sarah Marzano, Vice President and Principal Analyst at EMARKETER, sits down with Christine Foster, Group Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Operations at Kroger Precision Marketing
Nike Says Knicks Always Dreamed, Stella Artois Says "Work From the Bar", and More | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards” (UMRAs) for June, including awards for “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion featuring guest host Arielle Feger and Analysts Paola Flores-Marquez, Emmy Liederman, and Rachel Wolff.
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Apple's New Siri Crashes The AI Party | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main reasons Apple might be about to take over the AI race, the challenges Siri is going to face, and whether Siri AI just “Sherlocked” the free version of ChatGPT.
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Grace Harmon and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or Spot
What Travel Will Look Like For Americans This Summer | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what summer travel will look like for Americans this year, where people go online to book their vacations, and how AI is helping travelers plan and manage their trips.
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or w
ThredUp Explains How to Make Resale Work for You | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how ThredUp markets to both of its customer groups—the buyer and the seller—how it balances brand storytelling with performance marketing, and where AI is actually making the biggest difference for its customers right now.
Tune in to hear a discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Kristen
Cannes 2026: What Everyone Is Talking About | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting conversations we expect to hear at Cannes this year: how brands can stay true to their values while operating at a global scale, why marketers should stop advertising and start entertaining, and why you should (perhaps) stop listening to the customer in order to build a brand that lasts forever.
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AI Can Recommend. But Can It Sell? | Behind the Numbers
In today's podcast episode, we discuss why ChatGPT's Instant Checkout didn't take off, the strengths and weaknesses of today's third-party AI shopping assistants, why they struggle with conversion, and what AI shopping might look like a year from now.
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Grace Harmon and Rachel Wolff. Listen wherever you get your podcasts
What Every Retailer Can Learn from the Value Apparel Shopper with Rainbow Apparel | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how technology has changed the way Rainbow's customers research, compare, and ultimately make purchasing decisions; what the retailer has learned about serving customers that higher-end, luxury, and mainstream retailers could benefit from; and why "every AI experiment designed to replace a person failed, while every experiment designed to make a talented pers
Mind, Body, Basket: The Rise of the Wellness Shopper | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what “wellness” means to Americans today, the relationship between the wellness movement and the traditional healthcare industry, and how brands and retailers are redesigning their offerings for wellness-conscious shoppers.
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen wher
Touch Grass Marketing: How Digital Brands Go IRL | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what the data says about young people actually going out and touching grass, what “logging off” really looks like, whether this trend is a temporary backlash or the beginning of a long-term cultural shift away from screens, and some of the best examples of brands taking note of this trend by creating real-world experiences.
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Britain’s Retail King: Tesco’s Next Chapter | Reimagining Retail
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss UK supermarket giant Tesco: its true superpower, its next big bet, and what it should cut—and keep—to maintain its position as the UK’s #1 retailer. Listen to the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Bill Fisher, and Senior Analyst Carina Lamb.
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Google Reinvents Search as OpenAI Gets Cleared for Takeoff | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how significant Google’s new “Intelligent Search Box” is, whether Google has already dethroned OpenAI as the leader in consumer AI, and the key takeaways from the Musk–Altman trial. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Jacob Bourne and Principal Analyst Nate Elliott. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on Yo
Social Media Is Quietly Taking Over Your Living Room | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we explore what happens when social media moves from our phones to our living room TV screens, what to make of Meta’s new “Instagram for TV” app, and which formats social media companies might develop beyond short-form video to capture TV audiences. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Marisa Jones and Emmy Liederman. Listen anyw
Swatch x Audemars Piguet’s “Royal Pop” Collab Chaos, Miller's Soccer Ball Cooler, and More | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards” (UMRAs) for May, including “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Analysts Arielle Feger and Rachel Wolff.
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AI Might Be Wiping Out Entry-Level Jobs — and Changing the Ones That Survive | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether AI is actually wiping out entry-level jobs, how it’s changing marketing jobs, and whether employee backlash to AI is a flash in the pan or something deeper and more systemic.
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Grace Harmon and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spo
Caitlin Clark and the Women’s Sports Gold Rush | In the Game
On today’s podcast episode, we explore the “Clarkonomics” phenomenon by examining basketball superstar Caitlin Clark’s massive economic impact, discuss which women’s sport and athlete could be next to break out, and look at how marketers can capitalize on the growing popularity of women’s sports without getting left behind.
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Retail’s Biggest Shopping Festival: The Singles’ Day Opportunity with AliExpress | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why the mega shopping festival Singles’ Day is so much larger than Prime Day, how the event is more interactive, and how US retailers and brands can start capitalizing on Singles’ Day as a cultural moment, a marketing opportunity, and a demand driver. Tune in to hear the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Anal
Spotify the Lifestyle App? Can Badges Fix Spotify's AI Issue? 3 Big Questions for Spotify | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss three big questions surrounding Spotify right now: Why has the audio giant’s ad revenue stalled? What would a Spotify lifestyle app look like? Has Spotify solved the AI problem by adding “Verified” badges to distinguish human artists from AI-generated ones? And more.
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Amazon’s AI Overviews Changes Discovery? Shopping AI or General AI? 3 Big Questions for Amazon | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss three big questions surrounding Amazon right now: Can Amazon’s test of AI-generated search overviews reshape discovery? Can Amazon become the backbone of the retail supply chain? And will customers want a shopping-specific AI to help them (like Rufus or Sparky), or a generalist model (like ChatGPT or Gemini)? And more.
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From Search to Sofa: Rethinking Discovery with Furniture.com | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what makes buying furniture so complex from a customer perspective, where in today’s shopping journey people get stuck the most, and which technologies are actually driving the category forward. Listen to the discussion featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser, and Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at
Where Should Meta Be Focusing Its AI Efforts? An AI Mark Zuckerberg? 3 Big Questions for Meta | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Meta right now: Why isn’t Wall Street satisfied with Meta’s seemingly incomprehensible growth? Where should Meta be focusing its AI efforts? And what happens when the company creates an AI version of CEO Mark Zuckerberg?
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Emmy Liederman and Princi
Is Google Quietly Losing? YouTube “Stations” Impact? 3 Big Questions for Google | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Google right now: If Google is winning at search, where is its ad machine quietly losing? Is its self-driving car unit, Waymo, a sleeping giant for the company? And are its new traditional TV-style “Stations” the right model for YouTube as it tries to take over the living room? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and
Retail Hype vs. Reality: Fixing Discovery and the One Idea Worth Stealing | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what in retail is overhyped or underrated, what most brands get wrong about discovery, and the one idea in retail that more companies should be trying to replicate. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Analyst Arielle Feger, and Chief Content Officer at The Lead, Sonal Gandhi.
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Apple After Tim Cook: Where Is It Heading? | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what will define Tim Cook’s legacy as he steps down as CEO of Apple; whether the company needs another “iPhone moment”; and the top priority for incoming boss John Ternus. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Jacob Bourne and Principal Analyst Yory Wurmser. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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AI Assistants That Sell You Things On The Side | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether OpenAI making $100bn in advertising revenue by 2030 is fanciful or genuinely on the cards; whether a chatbot ad model is starting to take shape; and whether there’s a world in which chatbots remain largely or completely ad-free, with AI companies relying instead on subscription revenue. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along w
The Great KitKat Heist, the "Sephora-fication" of Walmart, and More | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards,” or the UMRAs, for April, including “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling, Senior Analyst Carina Perkins, and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor.
Leaving WBD Behind? Reed Saying Goodbye? — The 3 Big Questions for Netflix | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Netflix right now: Will leaving Warner Bros. Discovery behind be a good long-term move? Can Netflix double its advertising revenue this year? And will the streaming giant be okay after its co-founder Reed Hastings leaves the company? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analy
Meta to Dethrone Google as Top Ad Business — Here’s Why | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why we think Meta will surpass Google to become the world’s leading digital advertising business this year, whether Google can wrestle back control in the following years, and how close Amazon is to getting a shot at the title. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Forecasting Analysts Zach Goldner and Drew Spink. Listen
AI, Brand Safety’s Frenemy | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether AI slop is becoming a problem on YouTube, the ways AI is helping—and hindering—brand safety efforts for advertisers, and what marketers can do about AI’s influence on how their ads appear. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Jacob Bourne and Principal Analyst Bill Fisher. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or
The Returns Problem: How to Keep Things Sold and Customers Happy | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main reasons people return items, the different policies we would keep or curb to help get returns under control, and the number one way to reduce returns. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
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AI, Brand Safety’s Frenemy | Behind the Numbers (Video)
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether AI slop is becoming a problem on YouTube, the ways AI is helping—and hindering—brand safety efforts for advertisers, and what marketers can do about AI’s influence on how their ads appear. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Jacob Bourne and Principal Analyst Bill Fisher. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or
Media Quality and Measurement: The Gap Between Seeing, and Knowing | Behind the Numbers (Video)
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s broken in how we evaluate media, the problem with reach, and what “quality inventory” actually means. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Arielle Feger and David Simon, Chief Revenue Officer of Verve and President of Verve Marketplace. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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Media Quality and Measurement: The Gap Between Seeing, and Knowing | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s broken in how we evaluate media, the problem with reach, and what “quality inventory” actually means. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Arielle Feger and David Simon, Chief Revenue Officer of Verve and President of Verve Marketplace. Listen anywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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America’s Love-Hate Relationship with (Sports) Betting | In the Game
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the stats that best explain how sports betting is taking over America, Americans’ sentiment toward how betting impacts sports and society, and how brands might be able to get involved in the betting space responsibly. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Forecasting Ana
America’s Love-Hate Relationship with (Sports) Betting | In the Game (Video)
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the stats that best explain how sports betting is taking over America, Americans’ sentiment toward how betting impacts sports and society, and how brands might be able to get involved in the betting space responsibly. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Forecasting Ana
How War Is Impacting American Consumers’ Wallets | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how this kind of energy-driven inflation shows up differently for retailers compared to what we saw with tariffs last year, the ripple effects that are being underestimated, and which of these changes we think are temporary versus those that will actually reshape how people shop. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhani
What If...Meta Bought Roku & Amazon's New Smartphone Is a Hit | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss: What if Meta keeps losing all these lawsuits? What if Meta bought Roku? What if Amazon’s new smartphone is a hit?
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What If...Abercrombie Was a Lifestyle & Google's AI Paid For Content | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what if Apple delivers on its vision of Apple Intelligence? What if Abercrombie evolves beyond retail into a lifestyle brand? What if Google starts paying for the content its AI uses?
Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Content Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analysts Nate Elliott and Yory Wurmser
Department Store Reinvention: Old Rules vs. New Success | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the difficulty of defining a department store, what to keep or discard from the old model, and how success should be measured. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
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What Advertisers Actually Need From Commerce Media Measurement | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast
On this episode, we examine the challenges and best practices for measuring impact of commerce media advertising. We discuss discuss moving beyond platform-reported metrics, incrementality testing frameworks, clean room strategies, cross-network measurement and building internal capabilities. Arielle Feger, EMARKETER’s Senior Analyst, Media Content hosts Jack Kneuper, Senior Digital Performance Ma
The Ruling That Could Unravel Social Media | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the main takeaways from the recent social media harm trials, how much Americans are using social networks (and which ones they’re using the most), and the changes we expect to see as a result of this landmark verdict. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Emmy Liederman
Beyond Sponsored Products: What Offsite Means for the Media Plan | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast
On this episode, we explore how leading brands are implementing successful offsite strategies. Focuses include data partnerships and clean rooms, audience targeting off-platform, measuring offsite incrementality, and balancing scale with signal quality. EMARKETER Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley hosts Jason O’Toole, Head of Connected Commerce & Media at Gildan and Ryan Verklin, Paid Media & Re
Click, Buy, Tune...In: AI Relevance Ends Ad Fatigue | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s most responsible for consumers’ current ad fatigue, why there’s an opportunity to capture attention immediately after a purchase, and what agentic commerce is—and isn’t—doing to the shopping journey. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Nate Elliott, and Senior Vice President of Rokt Ads at Rokt, Ashley Firmstone.
Screens, Shelves, and Signals: Retail Media's In-Store Opportunity | Behind the Numbers Special Edition Podcast
In this episode, we discuss digital screens and audio, connecting in-store exposure to purchase, attribution challenges, retailer infrastructure investments, and shopper experience considerations. EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano hosts Gabi Viljoen, Vice President & Head of eCommerce at Nestlé Health Science and Austin Leonard, Vice President and General Manager
3 Consumers Retailers Must Know in the AI Era | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting moments from ShopTalk, the three types of consumers retailers need to be thinking about, and whether retailers are overestimating or underestimating where AI is actually showing up in the customer journey. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst
The In-Store Unlock: Retail Media's Next Stage | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In today's podcast episode, EMARKETER Vice President & Principal Analyst, Sarah Marzano, examines what's holding in-store back, what it will take to overcome these constraints, and where the most meaningful opportunities lie as retailers work to scale the next stage of retail media.
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America Is Rewriting Its Relationship with News | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss the various reasons why Americans consume news, how they receive information, and the evolving behaviors emerging from their growing distrust of the news media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson and Associate Director of Research at Pew Research Center, Michael Lipka. Listen anywhe
King YouTube: Who’s Coming for the Crown—and How | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why YouTube is the “new king of all media,” the strategies most likely to help competitors catch up, and what—if anything—might trip YouTube up. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube or Spotify.
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The Endless Aisle: Infinite Assortment to Real-Time Relevance—and Beyond | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what “the endless aisle” means today, how to best organize it, how AI takes it to the next level, and why the Transaction Moment matters so much. Listen to the discussion between Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and CEO of Rokt Catalog, Bennett Carroccio.
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Social Media’s Growing Role in Healthcare Decisions | Behind the Numbers
In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Americans are turning to social media for health advice, the kinds of help they are seeking, and how the information they receive compares with what they hear from their offline physicians. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Beth Snyder Bulik. Listen everywhere, or watch on YouTube and
Creator Marketing Gets More Competitive, Complicated, and Confusing | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss where creators make their money, why nano-influencers are becoming increasingly sought after, why it’s getting harder for creator content to break through, and the biggest challenges in measuring the impact of influencer campaigns. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Minda Smiley and Principal Analyst Max Willen
Walmart vs. Target: Retail Strategy, Loyalty Programs, and What’s Driving Their Success | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether Walmart and Target were ever truly competing on the same promise of mass retail, or whether they were solving different consumer needs all along. We also explore the differences in their loyalty program strategies and consider whether their recent success has been driven more by business models or by execution. Listen to the discussion with Vice Presi
Formula One’s American Takeover: Will Brands Race Into F1 or Hit the Brakes? | In the Game
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what’s been driving Formula One’s growth in America, whether F1 has finally broken through in the US or if we’re in a temporary hype cycle, and what brands get from the sport that they can’t get anywhere else. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouT
Why Warner Bros. Discovery Chose Paramount Over Netflix—and How It Impacts the Streaming Universe | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Warner Bros. Discovery chose Paramount's bid over Netflix's, what impact this will have on the streaming universe, and how all of this will affect marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Analyst Marisa Jones. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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How AI Is Changing the Workplace: Efficiency Gains or Higher Demands? | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much AI is really helping with productivity, the hidden trade-offs of using the technology in the workplace, how to counter slow and uneven adoption, and how AI is affecting the way workers view their roles. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Jacob Bourne and Grace Harmon. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube
The New Creator Video Play: Moving From Shorts to CTV | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
Recorded at the EMARKETER Creator Trends 2026 Virtual Summit, this panel explores how creator video is opening new territory for brands on CTV. EMARKETER Analyst, Emmy Liederman along with Nicole Marcus, Manager of Influencer Strategy at Dick’s Sporting Goods and Allison O’Keefe, Senior Manager, Influencer and Creator Marketing at Best Buy, discuss how to shape programming cadence, package conten
Starbucks’ Loyalty Revamp — The Blueprint for Modern Rewards | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Starbucks just revamped its loyalty program, what the ideal loyalty program looks like, and how this revamp could tie into a broader strategy to bring customers back into stores and drive frequency if you were CEO of Starbucks for a day. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and
Creators Meet Commerce: How They Guide Customers From Inspiration to Checkout | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
In this special edition episode recorded at the EMARKETER Creator Trends 2026 Virtual Summit, you will learn how shoppable video, retail media integrations, storefronts, and affiliate programs are reshaping the journey, and the metrics and org models needed to make always-on creator commerce truly work. Minda Smiley, Senior Analyst at EMARKETER hosts a panel with Cory Weaver, Head of Influence at
Growing Up “Constantly Online”: What Teens’ Online Lives Really Look Like | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss teens’ online behavior: which digital activities they engage in on which devices, why this could be the cohort to take social commerce mainstream, what a teen’s life on social media looks like, how these young people use AI, and more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with analysts Paola Flores-Marquez and Emmy Liederman. Listen
What Will Spotify Do About AI Slop? Will Podcasts Catch On in Living Rooms? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Spotify | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Spotify right now: What will the audio giant do about AI slop? Can it generate significant revenue from advertising? Will people sit down in their living rooms and turn on a podcast to watch, en masse? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Senior Editor
The Big Creator Breakout in 2026 | Behind the Numbers Special Edition
EMARKETER Principal Analyst Max Willens unveils new forecasts that reveal where creator spending is accelerating, including new category breakouts for 2026. He’ll dig into what’s powering the surge, from shoppable content to CTV’s growing pull, and how brands are moving toward fuller-funnel partnerships that deliver real lift. Listen everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Does Every Retailer Need a Chief Entertainment Officer (Like GAP)? | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Gap is introducing a Chief Entertainment Officer, whether this is a bold, transformational move or a distraction from retail fundamentals, and how success should be measured 12 months from now. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst Blake Droesch.
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Are We Addicted? Breaking Down the Social Media Trials and America’s Media Habits | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the biggest takeaways from the social media addiction trials so far, what our numbers tell us about social media usage in the US, and where else Americans spend their time consuming media. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco. Listen
Inside 2026 Winter Olympics Advertising: Media Fragmentation, Creators & the Brands That Won Gold | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss advertising around the 2026 Winter Olympics: how marketers tackled fragmentation across media channels, how creators were used by Olympic broadcaster NBCUniversal, and which campaign was the best — and why. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst and Editor Peter Allen Clark and Senior Director of Content Jeremy Gol
The Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards for February: CeraVe Makes KD the 'Face of Legs', H-E-B 'Baby Wants Tortillas', and More | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we present our “Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards,” or the UMRAs, for February, including “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.” Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling, and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor.
Will TikTok be battling bias this year? How big can TikTok Shop get? And More — The 3 Big Questions for TikTok | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding TikTok right now: Will TikTok spend this year fighting perceptions of bias? Will the new algorithm be as good? How much bigger can TikTok Shop get? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analyst Emmy Liederman and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube
Can Amazon Maintain Its Ad Revenue Momentum? Is AI Spending a Problem? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Amazon | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Amazon right now: Can it maintain its ad revenue momentum in 2026? Is AI spending a problem? Is it ready for agentic commerce? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Analysts Marisa Jones and Rachel Wolff. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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When and How Will Google Monetize AI Search? Will It Reconcile Its AI Chatbots? And More — The 3 Big Questions for Google | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Google right now: When and how will it monetize AI search? Is it spending too much on AI? Will it reconcile its two full-fledged AI chatbots? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliott and Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman. Listen everywhere, and wat
What “Winning the Holidays” Actually Looks Like in 2026 | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what stood out most about how people shopped this past holiday season, what feels fundamentally different about the upcoming holiday season, what real personalization at scale looks like for retailers, and why AI matters even more during the holidays. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian and Principal Analysts
How Neuro-Contextual Makes Advertising Feel Human Again | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the redefining of “attention,” what neuro-contextual research actually measures, and how it could reshape media planning for brands that traditionally buy based on reach or demographics rather than emotional resonance. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman, and Brian Gleason, CEO of Seedtag. Listen
Super Bowl LX: The Most Popular Ads, Why Celebs Are Everywhere, and Marketing Like a College Kid’s Night Out | In the Game
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Super Bowl LX: the main takeaways, the biggest winners, and the lessons for marketers. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes and Vice President of Content Paul Verna. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Super Bowl LX: the main takeaways, the biggest
How Social Commerce Became a Real Retail Channel as AI Shapes How People Buy | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how social platforms became such an important touchpoint for retail, what retailers have done to make social commerce feel like real retail, how creators are evolving from marketing vehicles into platform storefronts for brands, and more. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, and Senior Analysts Carina Lamb and
Is Meta’s AI spend a problem? Is 2026 Social Media’s “Big Tobacco” moment? And More —The 3 Big Questions for Meta | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Meta right now: Is 2026 Meta’s ‘Big Tobacco’ moment? How big of a problem is Meta's AI spending spree? What's the vision for its AI agent? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Minda Smiley and Principal Analyst Max Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and
ChatGPT With a Side of Ads: Will AI Chatbots Ruin—or Reinvent—Search Advertising? | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss whether “ChatGPT with Ads” will scare users away, the effectiveness of chatbot ads versus traditional search ads, and whether there’s an ethical component to advertising during a search conversation compared with the blue-link format. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Principal Analyst Nate Elliot and Analyst Marisa Jones. L
Inside the Super Bowl: How Brands Break Through, Tap into Culture, and Prove ROI | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the run-up to the Super Bowl: how brands can stand out during the big game, what galvanizes people around this cultural moment, and how brands should be measuring success. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Vice President of Content Paul Verna.
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The WBD Deal? Netflix’s Ads in 2026? — What Are the 3 Big Questions for Netflix? | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the three big questions surrounding Netflix right now: What are Netflix’s advertising expectations? What will actually happen with Warner Bros. Discovery? And more. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Ross Benes. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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