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4Q24 Pictures for PMs Webcast

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Introducing Pictures for PMs: 4Q24 Key Themes Visualized

Date: Tuesday, February 4th, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM ET

Created for those looking to quickly understand the most important themes in 4Q24 across the global consumer and technology landscape, “Pictures for PMs” takes a step beyond the data to present a clear view of the bigger picture.

In this webcast and corresponding deck, featuring 75+ slides packed with charts, tables, and actionable insights, we distill and run through the key trends shaping 4Q24 by analyzing our entire portfolio.

The team will discuss:

  • Holiday consumer spending trends observed across retailers, e-commerce, and payment players

  • Waymo’s rapid scaling in autonomous driving

  • Assessing the impact of a potential TikTok ban

Having trouble registering? Please email us at [email protected].

 

Meet the Speakers

Sarah Hughes | Director of Product Marketing (Copy)

Sarah Hughes | Director of Product Marketing (Copy)

Peter Martin | Associate Director of Research

Peter Martin | Associate Director of Research

Alex Matters | Associate Director of Research

Alex Matters | Associate Director of Research

Geoffrey Tseng | Research Analyst

Geoffrey Tseng | Research Analyst

Nick Yorick | Research Analyst

Nick Yorick | Research Analyst

Michael Ganian | Research Analyst

Michael Ganian | Research Analyst

Jessica Chen | Research Associate

Jessica Chen | Research Associate

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