Marketing

Its partnership with Major League Baseball will give it mass reach, but real value comes from extending TV moments into digital channels.

YouTube is building an influencer engine through new discovery and paid tools that add Gemini search, bulk outreach, and channel takeovers.

Pinterest's new Promote a Pin turns posts into ads via mobile, pairing AI tips with real-time data to ease entry.

This FAQ covers how consumers and marketers are adapting to generative AI, the risks that accompany its growth, and what strategies brands should prioritize in 2026.

Brands treat codes as add-ons, not revenue assets, despite demand for info and consent-based data.

Platform AI improves ad buying, but brands pay more for the same clicks as auction competition heats up.

68% of small-business owners in select countries say social media posting and paid ads will drive the most value for their business in 2026, more than any other channel, according to a January survey from Constant Contact.

Experience-led stores help retail keep pace with ecommerce through 2029.

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 Spotify.

AI-driven title rewrites dilute differentiation and force marketers to rethink reliance on search traffic.

A new TikTok and Tubi partnership moves TikTok talent to FAST, giving brands new IP plays in ad-supported CTV.

One in 3 buy now, pay later (BNPL) users who rely on the product for monthly expenses and essentials say they sometimes don't know when their next payment is due, according to a December survey from PYMNTS Intelligence.

Pinterest trends point to budget-friendly personalization, urging brands to sell add-ons—not overhauls.

Reserved Display pairs first-party data with AI to turn homepage ads into merchandising tools.

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 Willens. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

As AI transforms how consumers search, discover, and shop, brands are rethinking how they show up across LLMs and digital touchpoints. Justin Garvin of Rise, a Quad agency, joins EMARKETER’s Sky Canaves to discuss the shift from organic to paid AI opportunities, the importance of trust, and how to build a smarter, more connected strategy.

Meta is courting TikTok and YouTube stars for Facebook, but weak discovery may limit marketer upside.

Publicis tells clients it no longer recommends The Trade Desk as both feel pressure from the rise of walled-garden tech platforms.