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
22 minutes ago
22 minutes ago
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how to increase basket size, how to break out of category while staying true to brand identity, and how to respond to TikTok trends without seeming like a brand responding to a TikTok trend. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Vice President and Principal Analyst Suzy Davidkhanian and the CMO of True Religion Brand Jeans Kristen D’Arcy.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why people might become more worried about using AI at work, why they might become less worried, and how significant an impact artificial intelligence has had on jobs already. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Vice President Henry Powderly, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla, for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-using-ai-work-part-1-employees-anxiety-levels-how-tech-impacting-jobs
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Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer
to get started today.
6 days ago
6 days ago
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what happens when a shelf is empty, how retailers can stay ahead of this, and how signals translate into actionable store-level decisions. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, Senior Analyst Blake Droesch, and Chief Revenue Officer at Trax David Gottlieb. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-signal-based-merchandising-impact-of-empty-shelf
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Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer
to get started today.
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Reimagining Retail: The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (March)
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of March. Each month, our analysts Arielle Feger, Becky Schilling, and Sara Lebow (aka The Committee) put together a very unofficial list of the top eight retailers they're watching based on which are making the most interesting moves: Who's launching new initiatives? Which partnerships are moving the needle? Which standout marketing campaigns are being created? In this month's episode, Committee members Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling and Analyst Sara Lebow will defend their list against Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Analyst Rachel Wolff, who will dispute the power rankings by attempting to move retailers up, down, on, or off the list.
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Monday Mar 24, 2025
Monday Mar 24, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Walgreens went from “pharmacy behemoth to distressed retailer”, the biggest lesson from its downfall, and where the company goes from here. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Zak Stambor, for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-walgreens-identity-crisis-what-s-next-pharmacy-giant
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Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how virality is being redefined, how the word “Creator” is being reimagined, and how the social content consumers are looking for is changing. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Emmy Liederman, Senior Analyst Minda Smiley, and Co-Founder and CEO of Kale Isha Patel. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/behind-numbers-reimagining-creator-role-engaging-communities-through-short-form-video
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Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer to get started today.
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Reimagining Retail: Ageism in Beauty and the Shift Away From “Staying Young”
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how the beauty industry is venturing into untapped markets, how the conversation of ageism in beauty fits or diverges with the greater trend away from diversity and inclusion, and how brands market to older people while staying relevant with younger audiences. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves, Analyst Arielle Feger, and CEO and Founder of Ageism Is Never In Style® Jacynth-Bassett.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-ageism-beauty-shift-away-staying-young
© 2025 EMARKETER
Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer to get started today.
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the next waves to hit the streaming world: which platform will emerge as the streaming hub, how will “content tiers” change viewer behavior and subscriptions, and can streaming maintain sizeable enough audiences for awards shows and Presidential debates? Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Senior Editor Daniel Konstantinovic, and Vice President Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-beyond-bundle-what-will-shape-streaming-world-next
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Struggling with out-of-stocks, phantom inventory, or lack of shelf data? Trax’s Signal-Based Merchandising is designed to give real-time visibility into what’s happening in stores and on shelves so you can take action when and where it matters most. Say goodbye to fixed routes and delays in retailer reporting and take corrective action now. Visit traxretail.com/emarketer to get started today.
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Behind the Numbers: How to Build a Brand From the Ground Up
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Mint Mobile was able to stand out before a celebrity like Ryan Reynolds joined the team, how he helped them break the marketing mold, and lessons learned along the way to becoming a billion-dollar valued company. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian, and Strategic Advisor to Mint Mobile Aron North. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-meta-s-ai-investment-strategy-snap-s-growth-secrets-why-pinterest-deserves
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Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what malls are doing well (and why), the reasons folks have been skipping the mall, and why IKEA and Walmart bought one each. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Analysts Emmy Liederman and Rachel Wolff.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/reimagining-retail-malls-why-people-visit-or-skip-ikea-walmart-s-big-moves-what-modern-mall-will-look-like
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