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Comms Pros Confront Changing Set of Challenges
Proving ROI has ceded the top spot among challenges.
US Online Shoppers Put Amazon Above Search Engines for Inspiration and Product Searches
More than half (57%) of US online shoppers go to Amazon for inspiration.
US Tech Marketers Increasingly Prioritize Performance Marketing
Close to two-thirds of US tech marketers say they have made performance marketing more of a priority due to the pandemic.
What Benefits Do Premium Loyalty Program Members Value?
About 8 in 10 US consumers are considering upgrading to a premium loyalty program.
Performance Marketers Report Moderate Improvements in Conversion Rates
Almost half (45%) of performance marketers say the effectiveness of their conversation rate optimization program has increased moderately or significantly.
Advertisers More Likely to Want Data to Support Long-Term Insights Than Short-Term Tactics
More than three-quarters (78%) of advertising executives plan to strengthen the data platforms they use to understand and segment consumers. A recent report [download page] from Kantar reveals that about half (51%) believe that dashboards and analytic platforms will...
Male Teens Say Video Game Ads Grab Their Attention
Some 4 in 10 (39% of) teens say that social media ads are more likely than a host of others to catch their attention. Nevertheless, a survey from YouGov shows that if brands are wanting to grab the attention of male teens, video games may be the place to advertise....
Back-to-Class Spending Projected to Reach New High
It won’t be long before kids are loading up their backpacks and heading back to class. And, whether it be for heading back to K-12 or college, the amount of money families anticipate spending for school supplies and technology this year is expected to reach record...
3 in 4 B2B Marketers Are Planning Hybrid Events — Here Are Their Perceived Challenges
2020 saw B2B marketers increase their use of online events and webinars. But as face-to-face contact resumes, more are planning a blended approach. Three-quarters (74%) of those surveyed for The Future of Events Report [download page] by ON24, Market2Marketers and...
How Are Americans Using Voice Assistants?
With an increase in ownership of Smart Speakers over the past few years the use of voice assistants has become a regular part of daily life for some. Indeed, a report [download page] from Vixen Labs reveals that some 57% of US adults use voice-activated technology,...
These Are the Most Loved Brands on Social Media Over the Past Year
The most loved brands on social media over the past year (April 2020 through April 2021) are heavily represented by the Entertainment, Consumer Goods, E-Commerce and Social Media industries, with one major brand representing Technology. In its latest Brand Passion...
Agencies Confirm Clients Still Want Help with Strategy
In the past marketers have turned to agencies for advertising and content creation, but a growing number are looking for agencies to assist in strategy, even more so since the pandemic. In fact, a recent survey [download page] from Stirista shows that marketing...
What Are the Big Trends in Local SEO?
Navigating algorithm updates, platform changes, and new technology appear to be concerns for local marketers this year, according to the newest Local Search Industry Survey report from BrightLocal. More than one-third (36%) of the 550 local marketers surveyed working...
Majority of US Households Said to be SVOD “Super Stackers”
More Americans are “stacking” subscription video-on-demand services (SVOD). While 84% of internet users have access to at least one content streaming service, more than half (52%) say they have access to three or more, up from 48% last year. This comes from a survey...
What Baby Boomers Want from Brands
Baby Boomers still hold a significant portion of purchase power in the US. Approximately 1 in 6 Americans is considered a Baby Boomer and this generation maintains more than half of the household wealth in the US. So, what do brands need to know about this generation...
B2B Marketers Deal with Range of Measurement Challenges
Being able to prove marketing performance and impact is critical, yet only about 1 in 7 (15% of) B2B marketing executives rate their company’s current ability to do so as excellent. This is according to a report [download page] from Demand Gen Report, which found that...
Half of US Adults Are Interested in the Olympics
After being delayed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo have begun. And, with the pandemic far from ending, a recent survey by Ipsos found that only a little more than half (52%) of Americans believed that the global...
Global App Spending Jumped Again in H1
Global consumer spending on Apple’s App Store and Google Play grew by 24.8% year-over-year (y-o-y) in H1 2021 to reach $64.9 billion, per recent data from Sensor Tower Store Intelligence. Based on Sensor Tower’s estimates and projections, these figures indicate growth...
9 in 10 Demand Gen Marketers Believe Online Event Fatigue is Real
In 2020, B2B marketers who had once relied on face-to-face events had to look elsewhere to build pipeline — and for 8 in 10 (78%), online events were a tactic they used to fill the gap, making it by far the most common approach, per the latest State of Demand Gen...
These Are Perceived to be the World’s Most Innovative Market Research Suppliers in 2021
While optimism about the market research industry as a whole remained steady even during the pandemic, suppliers’ optimism about their companies plummeted. However, the latest GRIT report [access page] shows that with signs of a light at the end of the tunnel that was...
Digital Divide Remains As Lower-Income Americans’ Tech Adoption Continues to Lag
Most adults say they go online at least daily, but how they are accessing the internet often depends on their income level and the devices they own. A recent survey by Pew Research Center shows that a gap exists in regards to income level and the adoption of digital...
3 in 4 Spurred to Spend More At Small Businesses by Promotions
In general, Americans tend to hold small businesses in high regard. And, while the pandemic has brought about many negative consequences, it appears to have driven more US consumers in the direction of small businesses, with a survey [pdf] by Sendinblue showing that...
Majority of Youth Report Having Clicked on A Marketing-Related QR Code
Despite being around for some time, the use of QR codes has been limited. However, since the pandemic made it necessary for businesses to find ways to offer contact-free ways of providing information to consumers - and consumers increased their use of mobile apps -...
Americans Uncertain About Cryptocurrency’s Future; Many Think It’s A Fad
Despite “How to buy Bitcoin?” and “What is Bitcoin?” being top Google searches in the US in 2017 and 2018, respectively, recent data from YouGov reveals about 7 in 10 (69% of) Americans say they don’t really understand cryptocurrency. This lack of understanding may...
US Online and Traditional Media Advertising Outlook, 2021-2025
PwC has released its latest annual Global Entertainment & Media Outlook report, a comprehensive study that contains projections for online and offline media advertising markets through 2025. [Editor’s note: If you’re interested in media trends, the 7th annual...
CMOs Expected to be CX Champions
With more customers opting to go multi-channel, customer experience (CX) has become a top priority for businesses. And, while the debate continues as to where the responsibility for CX lies, many leaders are looking to marketing to make sure their business is...
Amazon Prime Members to Keep Buying From Brands They First Tried During the Pandemic
The pandemic impacted the brands consumers chose to purchase from. While some stopped purchasing from brands they used to buy from, others branched out and tried new ones. Furthermore, a report [download page] from Tinuiti found that half of the more than 2,000 Amazon...
In May, People Spent More TV Time Streaming than Watching Broadcast
With the number of subscription video services now exceeding the number of people in the US, it’s no surprise that May 2021 data from Nielsen shows that TV households were spending more time streaming than they were watching broadcast TV. The data shows that streaming...
Majority of B2B Buyers Say Their Purchase Timelines Have Increased
While one-third of B2B executives report that the current environment has caused their organization to escalate some purchases due to changing business needs, that doesn’t seem to have sped up the buying process overall. A recent report [download page] from Demand Gen...
Most Valuable Brands Enjoy Record Growth
The value of the world’s most valuable brands has grown considerably this year. This is per the latest Top 100 Most Valuable Brands 2021 report [download page] from Kantar BrandZ, which found that the value of the top 100 brands grew by 42% over the past year, adding...
US B2B Trade Show Market Forecast This Year to Be Less Than Half Its 2019 Level
Prior to the pandemic, trade shows accounted for almost one-fifth (17.3%) of the total B2B market’s revenue in the US. But, as social-distancing measures and travel bans quashed all but a small share of in-person events in 2020 and into 2021, PwC estimates...
4 in 10 Americans to Up Spend on Beauty and Grooming Products
Some 67% of US adults think that advertising is an important influence when it comes to choosing beauty and grooming products. In fact, data [press release] from NCSolutions shows that two-thirds of adults buy products they have recently seen ads for. While...
How Are Marketers Using Social Data?
Social media usage has grown since the start of the pandemic, providing a plethora of opportunities for marketers who utilize social media data. But what are they using that data for? Per a report [download page] from Sprout Social, more than half (55%) of marketers...
US Adults Most Likely to Learn About 5G from Ads
As 5G rolls out across the US, about 1 in 5 (22% of) Americans are getting the bulk of their information about the technology via advertisements from mobile network providers. A recent YouGov survey of more than 28,500 US adults found that sizable portions of...
US Adults to Spend Almost As Much Daily Time on Their Mobiles As on TV and Radio, Combined
Last year, the combined time spent with traditional and digital forms of media increased in the US. This is according to data from eMarketer, which found that the time spent with media in 2020 increased by nearly an hour. But will this amount of media consumption...
7 in 10 C-Suite Leaders At Least Moderately Confident in the Marketing Team to Drive Growth This Year
Last year, marketers were tasked with retaining and connecting with customers at a time when many marketing budgets were being shifted or cut, leading many to believe that the importance of marketing had increased. And, even as some sense of normality is starting to...
Content Not the Only Appeal in Streaming Video Subscriptions
Video streaming dominates the at-home entertainment industry. More than half of Americans are watching TV via an SVOD and about 8 in 10 people in the US subscribe to at least one video-on-demand service, while more than half subscribe to more than one. And, thanks to...
Smartphone Users Don’t Want Frequent Push Notifications from Brands
Although Americans are reliant on their smartphones, 3 in 10 report they are easily distracted by notifications from their phone. They will likely get no relief from notifications anytime soon, as nearly half of B2C marketers plan to use push notifications this year....
2 in 3 B2B Marketers to Up Their MarTech Spend
More than two-thirds (68% of) B2B marketers expect their digital marketing budgets to rise in the year ahead, with 1 in 4 (26%) expecting their budgets to increase significantly. These figures come from Wpromote's latest report [download page] on the State of B2B...
How Can A Journey-Based Strategy Help You?
As marketing teams begin to put more emphasis on targeting the “self-reliant buyer," customer content personalization and the customer journey have taken priority. A recent report [download page] from Pointillist emphasizes the importance of a journey-based approach...
US Ad Spend Projected to Soar This Year
After a significant fall in 2020, US ad spending in 2021 is expected to jump by 23.3% year-over-year to reach $279 billion (not including political spending). This is according to GroupM's mid-year forecast report [download page]. GroupM is now much more optimistic...
What Influencer Content Do Consumers Find Most Valuable?
Influencer marketing is continuing to grow, with 8 in 10 marketers and agencies saying they have increased the amount of influencer content they produce. However, as influencer content continues to grow as one of the most popular forms of content, not all is created...
Interest in AR/VR for Shopping Comparatively Low in the US
As e-commerce’s share of retail sales continues to grow across the globe, one thing that holds consumers back from shopping online more is not being able to physically experience products. So, what if shoppers were given the option to try products through augmented...
CBD Market Maturing; Use Cases Slowly Shifting
With the passing of the Farm Bill in 2018 came an explosion of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) for consumers to choose from. However, the novelty of these products may already be wearing off, with a survey [download page] from the Integer Group finding that...
What Makes A Brand Best-in-Class on Social?
In the eyes of consumers, offering strong customer service is one of the top traits that make a brand best-in-class on social media. However, a report [download page] from Sprout Social shows that fewer marketers view customer service as important in their quest to be...
Here’s How COVID Impacted ABM Efforts
Marketers have benefited from the use of ABM for some time now. However, the pandemic has had an impact on ABM and marketing, in general. Recent data provided by Market Resource Partners (MRP) shows that about three-quarters (77.1%) of marketers have seen the pace of...
Here’s What B2B Content Works at Each Stage of the Funnel
When it comes to reaching new prospects at the top of the funnel, blogs, infographics and videos are more apt than other content types. Indeed, 72% of B2B tech marketers and demand gen decision-makers surveyed for a report [download page] from Activate Marketing...
These Are the Challenges Content Marketers Need to Overcome to Structure Their Strategies
The demand for content has increased since the start of the pandemic, but are organizations prepared to handle this growing thirst for content? A new report [pdf] from the Content Management Institute (CMI) finds that only about 1 in 5 content marketers claim that...
B2B Buyers and Sellers Agree These Are “Buyer-First” Behaviors
About two-thirds (65%) of B2B sellers say they always put the buyer first, but fewer than one-quarter (23%) of buyers agree, per LinkedIn’s 2021 State of Sales report [download page], which surveyed buyers and sellers in the US and Canada. Fortunately, B2B buyers and...
Which Types of Mobile Ads Are Slated for More Spending?
Close to 6 in 10 (57% of) Americans listen to podcasts. And, as the number of people who listen to podcasts goes up, so appears to rise the optimism in mobile ad spending for podcasts. Indeed, mobile ad spending on podcasts is slated to rise this year per data [press...
Most Demand Gen Marketers Hit Their KPIs in 2020
Despite 2020 being a year of crisis, B2B Demand Gen marketers have shown exceptional results over the past year. Only 1 in 4 (26%) changed their levels of activity or KPIs in response to the pandemic — and of these, 86% met or exceeded their original or adjusted KPIs....
85% of US Adults Own A Smartphone
Americans are spending a lot of time on their mobile phones, with research showing that in 2020, people in the US spent about 8 in 10 of their digital minutes on their mobile. It’s no wonder, considering that data from Pew Research Institute reveals that a full 85% of...
4 in 10 to Buy More Tech Due to the Pandemic; Here’s Which Products Are Most Widely Adopted
Consumer appetite for tech products is set to grow even further, per new data [press release] from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA). The poll of more than 2,400 adults found that intent to buy tech products in the next 12 months is 11% higher than it was this...
Convenience Isn’t the Only Reason People Buy Online
The pandemic drove people to do more things online, including shopping. And, while consumers say they are motivated to purchase products online by convenience factors such as home delivery and ease of purchasing, a report [download page] from YouGov shows that there...
Social Media Marketers Plan to Up Their Video Use on Major Platforms
More video marketers plan to use Instagram than YouTube this year. This is per the most recent Social Media Marketing Industry Report [download page], which also found that a sizable share of marketers plan to increase their use of video on Instagram in the near...
Pharma Enjoys Improved Reputation
The pharmaceutical industry hasn’t always had the best reputation. However, with pharmaceutical companies racing to create vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, positive public opinion has risen in regards to the industry. So says a report [download page] from The...
Social Media Marketing Update: Preferred Platforms and Content Types in 2021
Some 3 in 10 global marketers say they plan to at least maintain their usage of TikTok in the next 12 months, per the latest annual Social Media Marketing Industry Report from Social Media Examiner. The survey of more than 4,300 marketers from around the world offers...
Top CX Performers More Likely to Align CX and Marketing, Use Variety of Journey Mapping Methods
Professionals who are highly satisfied with their organizations’ overall customer experience (CX) performance are more than twice as likely than those who are not at all satisfied with their CX performance to say that their CX and marketing teams are aligned on a...
Close to Half of Retail Advertisers Considering Podcast Ads
Retail advertisers have been turning more towards digital since the pandemic. Recent data [press release] from Advertiser Perceptions shows that more than half (55%) of retail advertisers have increased their digital ad spend in the past year, with 18% increasing...
Majority Say They Trust Review Sites to Some Degree
Consumers put more trust in customer reviews than other sources of product information, even if reviewers are more apt to leave a good review than a bad one. Recent data from YouGov shows that this trust extends to crowd-sourced review sites. More than half of the...
Pandemic Supercharges TikTok Adoption; Here Are Its Adult User Demographics
TikTok’s appeal with teens in the past couple of years has been undeniable, with 3 in 10 now saying it is their favorite social media platform, surpassing Instagram and just a sliver behind the long-standing favorite, Snapchat. And, while the pandemic inspired more...
B2B Buyers Say These Vendor Behaviors Are Immediate Deal-Killers
Providing buyers with misinformation is one of the biggest deal killers for B2B buyers. So says LinkedIn’s most recent State of Sales report [download page]. Nearly half (48%) of the 800 B2B buyers surveyed from the US and Canada say they wouldn’t buy from a...
Gen Z Touts High Purchase Influence of TikTok Videos
A few years ago, research showed that Gen Z were making more transactions, on average, than older age groups, as well as staying relatively competitive with those older consumers when it came to the average spend per transaction. But where is this generation of...
8 in 10 Say Online Privacy Doesn’t Exist
Along with smartphone users expressing concern about whether mobile apps respect their privacy and keep their data secure, a great deal are worried that their mobile phone is listening in on them. A survey [download page] by Tinuiti of 2,000 US consumers found that 8...
Half of Smartphone Owners Say They’ve Looked Up Info About an OOH Advertiser
Even though 2020 saw a steep fall in traditional advertising budgets, that doesn’t mean people weren't exposed to legacy advertising. In fact, a recent survey [pdf] by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and the Harris Poll reveals that some 3 in...
Father’s Day Retail Spending Expected to Reach A New High
Father’s Day spending is expected to total $20.1 billion this year, per a new forecast from the NRF, exceeding last year’s $17 billion and setting a new high. Some 75% of American adults plan to celebrate Father’s Day this year, with these celebrants estimating...
Looking Ahead, Here Are Marketers’ Top MarTech Priorities
Not only has the pandemic lengthened the purchase cycle for many B2B buyers, but a majority are consulting more sources to research and evaluate before making a purchase. This shift towards researching more before getting in touch with sales has increased the value of...
Marketers Say These Elements Make for Successful Lead Nurturing
One of the top priorities for any lead nurturing program is a high conversion rate, but not every company is seeing success in this area. A recent report [download page] from Ascend2 and its Research Partners looks at what strategic elements contribute to a successful...
Update: US Retail Sales Now Forecast to Grow by 10.5-13.5% This Year
There may be good news on the horizon for brick-and-mortar American retailers. Citing greater than expected resilience in the economy and consumer spending, revised figures from the National Retail Federation (NRF) project US retail sales will see more growth than...
Alcohol Ad Spend to Rebound This Year; Channel Focus Remained Largely on Legacy Media in 2020
Although alcohol ad spending saw a comparatively steep drop last year, spending by alcohol brands is expected to start recovering this year, with a report [download page] from Zenith showing that, by 2023, it will exceed what it was prior to the pandemic. Looking at...
Almost 90% of B2B Content Consumption Said to Take Place Outside the C-Suite
B2B content has the ability to create brand awareness, educate the audience and generate leads, but do content marketers have their sights set on the right audience? In fact, if they're only targeting the C-Suite, they are missing out on a vast audience. Per findings...
These Companies Have the Best Reputations in the US
A company’s reputation can mean the difference between reaping the benefits of brand trust or seeing sales decline when that trust is broken. The most recent Reputation Quotient Study [pdf] from Axios and Harris Poll looks at which of the most visible US companies...
Half Say Advertising is Important in the Buying Decision
When shoppers are going through the process of shopping and purchasing items, advertising has importance, but not as much as some other factors in influencing buying decisions. A survey from Ipsos [PDF] found that half of the more than 1,200 US adults say advertising...
Here’s an Update on the Top OTT Platforms’ Share of Video Viewing
As of last year, more than three-quarters of US households subscribers to at least one OTT streaming service. And, while there seems to be more to choose from every day, data from Comscore shows that Netflix remains the streaming service users spend the most time...
Relatively Few Smartphone Users Believe Apps Respect Their Privacy
While many smartphone users spend a lot of time checking their phones, that doesn’t mean they feel that the apps on their phones keep their data and privacy secure. Indeed, a recent report [download page] from the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) found that most...
These Are Some Purchases People Made Due to COVID
The pandemic had a noticeable impact on consumer purchase behavior, not only where they were shopping, but also what they were choosing to spend their money on. A survey [pdf] from Ipsos and Country Financial shows that some US consumers made purchases during the...
Report: TikTok Now More Popular Than Instagram Among US Gen Z Consumers
TikTok continues to shake up the social media world, estimated to overtake Instagram in number of Gen Z users. The video sharing app is forecasted to reach 37.3 million Gen Z users this year, surpassing Instagram’s 33.3 million, according to a forecast from eMarketer....
As Revenue Target Pressures Rise, Marketers Confront These Main Challenges
Some 8 in 10 global marketing leaders believe that the shift towards the self-reliant buyer in this digital-first environment has extremely (32%) or very (48%) much increased the value of marketing in their organizations. This is according to a report [download page]...
More Advertisers Envision Return to In-Person Events
It was not too long ago that businesses were enjoying the benefits of in-person events. But, with the pandemic all but stopping the events industry for most of 2020 and into this year, marketers ended up taking events virtual. Now, with vaccination programs rolling...
Sports Fans Display Strong Social Engagement
Gone are the days when sports fans were limited to engaging with their favorite sports teams or athletes by watching a live game or collecting trading cards. Social media has made it possible for sports fans to not only follow their favorite teams but also engage with...
Corporate Digital Transformation Efforts Lead to More Creative Output as Demand for Content Heats Up
Businesses continue to ramp up their digital transformation and digital experience initiatives. The latest The State of Branding report from Bynder and OnBrand found that not only are about one-quarter (24%) of marketers and creatives already fully digital, but...
What Are B2B Marketers’ Most Critical Challenges Right Now?
Some 45% of B2B marketers say that identifying target audiences or accounts is one of the most critical challenges to their digital marketing strategies. This is per a recent report [download page] from Intentsify and Ascend2, which looks at intent data and how it’s...
Retargeting Most Commonly Used in Social Media Strategies
Facebook and Instagram advertising play a key role in retargeting strategies for many marketers. This is per survey data [download page] from Ascend2 and SharpSpring Ads that found that for about three-quarters (77%) of B2B and B2C marketers, retargeting is a part of...
Facebook and Instagram Ad Benchmarks for Retailers in 2020
With companies continue to increase their investment in social media advertising, especially in the last year, two platforms seeing plenty of investment are Facebook and Instagram. Benchmark data from Sidecar shows how Facebook and Instagram performed last year for...
Speed is Still Tops for Online CX
Speed plays a vital role in online customer experience. Some 83% of consumers say the ability to quickly accomplish what they came to do on a website is one of the most important things companies can do to create a good online experience, according to a recent report...
Satisfaction High with Streaming Media Services, Lower with ISPs
A good customer experience is likely to lead to customer loyalty, trust and advocacy, and some sectors are doing better than others at creating a satisfying experience. A recent report [download page] from Qualtrics’ XM Institute shows which global sectors are getting...
So How Many Millennials Are There in the US, Anyway? (Updated)
Gen Z is certainly a new darling for marketers, but there's still plenty of attention paid to Millennials. Their lives are deconstructed on many different levels, from their use of social media to their outlook on the retail industry and their family lives. Those...
CX Decision-Makers Invest in Tech to Embed Customer Insights Throughout the Organization
Customer experience remains a priority for businesses this year, with close to 9 in 10 customer experience (CX) decision-makers identifying improving CX as a critical (40%) or high (46%) priority in the next 12 months. This is per a report [download page] from...
4 in 10 US Internet Users Say They Check Their Phone Every Few Minutes
The advent of the smartphone changed a lot for consumers and the way they do things. Whether it be streaming music while they work out, watching their favorite TV shows on public transport, or using apps to communicate, shop or find their way around town, smartphones...
Even More Americans Are Trying New Ways to Buy
Since the start of the pandemic, consumers have adjusted to new ways of doing things. That includes exploring new ways to buy. Recent research from Ipsos shows that close to half (47%) of US adults have tried a new e-commerce or delivery brand, product, service or...
More People Report Leaving Reviews Online for Positive than Negative Experiences
Consumers are more likely to leave reviews when a product is excellent than when it's unsatisfactory. This is according to a Q1 2021 consumer trends report [download page] from Jungle Scout. The survey of more than 1,000 adults in the US reveals that of those who...
Report: US TV and OOH Ad Spend Have Peaked
Although TV ad spend was expected to see modest year-over-year (y-o-y) growth of 2% last year, thanks to the Summer Olympics and presidential elections, that growth did not occur after the pandemic caused the cancellation of the global sports event as well as a...
Stories Remains at About 1/3 of Instagram Ad Spend
Stories’ share of Instagram ad spend increased by a sizable degree in the first quarter of this year over the same quarter in 2020, per the latest quarterly digital marketing report [download page] from Merkle. This most recent analysis of Merkle’s clients shows that...
Smart TV Viewing Time Continues to Shoot Up
Global time spent streaming video during the first quarter of 2021 increased some 36% over the same quarter last year, with North America seeing modest growth of 18%. This is per Conviva’s latest quarterly State of Streaming report [download page]. In the midst of...
Personalization of Content A Key Coming Priority
In the past, marketers have touted the positive outcomes of using personalization. And, while personalization is far from new, it remains a top priority for enterprise businesses across the globe, per a report [download page] from Altimeter, a Prophet Company, which...
These Are the 10 Largest E-Commerce Retailers in the US in 2021
With the estimated double-digit growth in online retail sales in the US this year, it looks to be a promising year for e-commerce retailers. Yet, while data from eMarketer shows that this growth is expected to be felt, at least to some extent, by all the top...
Vast Majority of Enterprises Using Influencers Have Shoppability Enabled for Campaigns
The use of influencers in marketing is widespread, with close to three-quarters of marketers saying they will dedicate a portion of their budget to influencer marketing this year. And, a large majority (86%) of enterprise marketers are taking influencer marketing a...
Q1 Consumer Spending on Videogames Up 30% Y-O-Y
Continuing the trend from last year, quarterly spending on video game products in the first quarter of 2021 saw double-digit growth. This is per recent data [press release] from The NPD Group, which found that Q1 consumer spending on video game products grew by 30%...
2021 State of Demand Gen Report: Take Part to Get Your Free Report
Take part in Activate's annual State of Demand Gen Report and you'll get a complimentary, advance copy of the resulting report, packed with valuable benchmarking data. This year, Activate has partnered with MarketingCharts again to explore how today's demand...
CMO Tenure Keeps Dropping, At Lowest Point Since 2009
At a time when race and ethnicity are at the forefront of the public conversation, it appears that the ethnic or racial makeup of US CMOs has taken a turn in the wrong direction. The latest annual analysis from Spencer Stuart reports that by the end of 2020, only 12%...