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.
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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how DeepSeek pulled the rug from under the established AI giants, how it stacks up against other chatbot models, and why it has changed the AI conversation moving forward. Tune in to the conversation with Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Grace Harmon, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Netflix’s recent live sports events have performed, if there’s a new streaming price ceiling for consumers, and whether its entertainment hub playbook is replicable. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson and Vice President Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of January. 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 Analyst Arielle Feger and Senior Analyst Sara Lebow will defend their list against Senior Analyst Zak Stambor 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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https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-unofficial-most-interesting-retailers-list-january-2025
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the trend of healthcare and pharmaceutical brands selling prescription drugs, treatments, and medical services directly to consumers and how rising medical costs are changing patients’ relationship with the healthcare system. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts Dane Finley and Rajiv Leventhal. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
Reports mentioned in this episode:
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Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss why households with no pay-TV (traditional or digital) will be the majority and if livestream shopping in America can become habitual. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, and Senior Director of Forecasting Oscar Orozco. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss the most interesting 2025 retail trends that we heard at NRF, and expect to hear at eTail, ShopTalk, and other events. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Chief Content Officer Zia Daniell Wigder and Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian.
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https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-most-interesting-2025-retail-trends-outside-of-emarketer
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Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
Tuesday Jan 21, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how much we will actually be using AI agents this year, what happens when they start talking to each other, and how much Apple is likely to move the smart glasses adoption needle. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Technology Analyst Jacob Bourne and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla. 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-technology-trends-2025-ai-agents-smart-glasses-portal-spatial-computing
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Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
On this special edition podcast episode, EMARKETER Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman and Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley, discuss the Supreme Court’s groundbreaking decision to uphold the TikTok ban. Listen to Jeremy and Minda break down the ruling and give their preliminary thoughts on how this ruling could reshape social media, digital marketing and user privacy. Listen to the discussion everywhere you find podcasts or watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss what the verdict is on Netflix's sports streaming experimentation and how small and mid-sized advertisers are spending more on CTV ads. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes 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-tv-streaming-trends-2025-netflix-s-live-sports-push-small-mid
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Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how the election influenced consumers' shopping habits, why returns spiked, and some way too early predictions for the 2025 holiday season. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Senior Analyst Zak Stambor and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-lessons-2024-holiday-shopping-season-election-impact-returns-way-up-more
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