Holiday & Events 2025 Back-to-School Predictions Report 2025 Back-to-School Predictions Report Anonymous (not verified) Fri, 05/09/2025 – 12:56pm This Back-to-School (BTS) season, families are more focused than ever on squeezing their wallets, protecting their health, and making smart, intentional purchases. They’re weighing every decision — focusing on not only price, but also emotional and practical value. That gives brands and retailers a […] Inmar Intelligence May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 < 1 min read Holiday & EventsAgenciesHealth & WellnessShoppersData & InsightsESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationPricing & PromotionsConsumersOmnichannelMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Digital MediaEconomyMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Inside Disney’s ad playbook as streaming becomes ‘core growth platform’ Brands including Lysol, Amex and Poppi are taking advantage of advertising offerings from the media giant as it prepares for its upfront presentation. MarketingDive May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In Store 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Black audiences are a blockbuster hit Black Americans are 65% more likely to head to the movies during opening weekend, according to Nielsen Scarborough. But multiply that with a near insatiable demand to have the identities, cultures, aspirations and experiences of the Black community represented through media? Now that’s a blockbuster strategy. The recent record-breaking release of Sinners, the new original […] Nielsen May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 3 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataData & InsightsStreamingInclusivityMarketing: Digital MediaData VisualizationStrategyPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: BroadcastDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentConsumersTrends: Marketing 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Tubi pitches products, partnerships designed for specific ad verticals Fox’s AVOD service positioned itself as purpose-built for streaming advertising and announced an expanded partnership with Amazon around retail media. MarketingDive May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 < 1 min read PartnershipsStreamingMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Digital MediaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Robinson-Patman Compliance in the Age of Shoppable Media The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Brandon Nutter, co Founder and CTO of Ampd, which connects Google Ads directly to the world’s largest marketplaces like Amazon and turn incremental revenue all the way up, and Steve Pet, Antitrust Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Find Brandon Nutter on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonnutter/ […] The CPG Guys May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaDept. PetPodcastsMarketing: Digital MediaBrokersTechnology & InnovationConsumersData & InsightsExecutivesGoogleLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StorePricing & PromotionsStore LocationGovernmentAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Fresh Food Meets Fast Food: Walmart and Burger King Team Up to Redefine Convenience for Today’s Consumer In a move that’s as bold as a flame-grilled Whopper, Walmart has joined forces with Burger King to launch a game-changing partnership designed to reimagine what convenience, value, and freshness mean in the modern food landscape according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®. Since its quiet beginnings in August […] Grocerant Guru April 30, 2025April 30, 2025 3 min read Dept. GroceryWalmartRestaurantsData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionDept. FreshDept. PerimeterShoppersPredictions and ForecastsStreamingTrends: Food and BeverageTechnology & InnovationStrategyPricing & PromotionsExecutivesMarketing: TradeMarketing: Digital MediaGrubhubFood DeliveryDept. NonfoodDept. Natural / OrganicAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Sephora stakes its claim in skin care with multichannel campaign “Skin Obsessed” riffs on the realities of complex self-care routines and spans CTV, online video, paid social and streaming audio. MarketingDive April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Complicated to Complex: AI Agents and Managing a Dynamic Martech Stack The following is a short excerpt from The State of Martech 2025 report that will be published on May 6, 2025 — #MartechDay. Sign up for free to attend our keynote presentation, which you can watch live or on-demand. You’ll also get first access to our 100+ page report, the new 2025 marketing technology landscape, […] chiefmartec April 28, 2025April 28, 2025 6 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsDept. BeverageOperations & Supply ChainTrends: TechPredictions and ForecastsTrends: MarketingStreamingAssociatesChatGPTDept. ApparelMarketing: Digital MediaDept. NonfoodTargetDept. Fresh 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Turn Up the Music, Turn Up Your Sales What’s the soundtrack to your sales success? We’re curious – what tunes are getting your customers in the mood to buy? This week, we’re diving into how the right in-store music could boost your sales by up to 37% (yes, really!) and why Havenly is making bold moves into brick-and-mortar while others hesitate during these […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) April 26, 2025April 26, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIDeliveryShoppersAssociatesDept. NonfoodCustomer ExperienceCompetitionStrategyMarketing: In StoreConsumersStreamingExecutivesLegal & CriminalDept. Toys & GamesPredictions and ForecastsBrick and MortarTargetEconomyReturnsResults & InvestmentGovernmentDept. ApparelMars Inc.Marketing: PrintMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastHoliday & EventsThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Media usage poised to dip in 2025: Here’s what the numbers say This year is expected to deliver the first drop in consumer usage across traditional and digital media channels since the Great Recession in 2009. MarketingDive April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Digital MediaEconomyConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Exclusive: Inside Grubhub’s First Year in Commerce Media and a Peek at What’s in Store Last year, meal delivery platform Grubhub entered the increasingly crowded commerce media arena with the debut of Grubhub Ads, developed in partnership with Koddi. Grubhub was inspired by the meteoric rise of retail media, which also has propelled the debut of media networks from other delivery and transportation services such as Uber and Lyft as well as companies […] Retail TouchPoints April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 7 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubRestaurantsAcquisitionTargetDept. GroceryDeliveryPredictions and ForecastsShoppersMergersConsumersData & InsightsInstacartReturnsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: In StoreBlueApronDept. BeverageMarketing: Digital MediaExecutivesTechnology & InnovationSponsoredStore LocationDept. Fresh PreparedTrends: FinanceTrends: Food and BeverageEconomyAgenciesAssociatesBNPLDept. DeliBrick and MortarTrends: Retail 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Amazon’s Omnichannel Grocery Strategy with Tomorrow’s Jordan Berke In this episode, Sri interviews Jordan Berke, founder & CEO of TOMORROW, a leading digital retail advisory firm, enabling global retailers to accelerate growth through digitization. Sri and Jordan tour an Amazon Fresh store as they unpack Amazon‘s omnichannel grocery strategy live from the original Amazon Fresh store in Los Angeles. While much of Amazon’s physical […] The CPG Guys April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 < 1 min read AmazonOmnichannelMarketing: Social MediaStrategyPodcastsBrokersDept. FreshConsultingBrick and MortarTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Digital MediaExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing OpenAP’s TV network owners push ahead on interoperable streaming ads The firm’s new identity solution undertakes data privacy considerations for premium video ads in a multiscreen environment. MarketingDive April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: BroadcastData & Insights 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing IAB: As brands diversify ad spend, midsize media firms grow fastest The largest growth in the digital market last year came from mid-tier media platforms, streaming services and e-commerce businesses. MarketingDive April 18, 2025April 18, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Google holds monopoly over key areas of ad tech, US judge rules The landmark decision argues Google wields an illegal monopoly over publisher tools and ad exchanges but not display ad networks. MarketingDive April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentGoogleTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Lyft Media teams with StackAdapt for programmatic in-app advertising The move allows StackAdapt clients access to Lyft’s in-app ad inventory to serve hyper-localized ads and also leverages Kevel’s retail media technology. MarketingDive April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: Digital MediaMarketing: Retail MediaTechnology & InnovationOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Associates & Employees Western Union Launches Media Network, Seeks to Monetize 15 Million U.S. Customers Western Union has created a media network business and partnered with sell-side advertising company Magnite, which will provide the financial services company with the technology needed to buy media as an advertiser as well as monetize its owned media. The Western Union Media Network will leverage the Magnite ClearLine solution, which puts clients in control […] Retail TouchPoints April 16, 2025April 16, 2025 < 1 min read AssociatesTechnology & InnovationStreamingOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaTargetResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaExecutivesData & InsightsConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Radio: Gateway to Black audience engagement The digital space is a dynamic area for Black audiences, who are increasingly engaging across a multitude of platforms. Streaming services and social media headline how the community consumes content. However, amidst this digital proliferation, radio maintains a remarkable strong hold reaching almost 90% of Black listeners.1 In essence, radio’s ability to reach Black audiences […] Nielsen March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 4 min read Marketing: BroadcastInsight ProvidersBig DataConsumersData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaStreamingInclusivityMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSRMarketing: OOHThick Data 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights How are your peers splitting their media budget between traditional and digital channels? With the increasing prominence of social and retail media, how can advertisers strategically allocate resources between digital channels, optimized for bottom-funnel conversions, and traditional channels, like TV and radio, for building brand equity and awareness at the top of the funnel? It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that […] Nielsen March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 4 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataMarketing: BroadcastData & InsightsDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaTargetStrategyESG and CSRLowesMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsStreamingHoliday & EventsAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer As Retail Media Networks Grow, Amazon is Changing the Game and Driving Consolidation As retail media networks (RMNs) continue to expand, marketers are facing an increasingly complex landscape. With more than 200 RMNs now out there, each operating differently with unique requirements, the options for advertisers are endless — and overwhelming. Earlier this year, Amazon announced its Retail Ad Service, which could reshape the retail advertising landscape, offering […] Retail TouchPoints March 24, 2025March 24, 2025 4 min read ConsumersMarketing: Retail MediaAmazonData & InsightsShoppersStrategyMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRTargetPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainTechnology & InnovationResults & InvestmentCompetitionPricing & PromotionsOmnichannelMarketing: Digital MediaGoogleVendorsTrends: RetailTikTokStreamingDept. NonfoodExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationBig DataMeta (Facebook)GovernmentWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing QVC Group taps media vet as chief growth officer The live shopping pioneer hired Alex Wellen to steer its growth as it adapts to the ever-evolving social media and streaming era. RetailDive March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Social MediaMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Global Planning Guide 2025 3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report 3 Key Media ConvergenceTrends A guide to global media planning through shifting landscapes Download the report Navigating a converging media landscape The global media landscape of 2025 is a kaleidoscope of shifting patterns. Streaming platforms, social media and even […] Nielsen March 19, 2025March 19, 2025 2 min read Big DataInsight ProvidersStrategyMarketing: Social MediaData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsConsumersTrends: MarketingMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Digital MediaStreamingESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationDanone 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights The Playlist That Sells: Music Strategy, AI Trust & Team Games Ever noticed how the right song can put you in the mood to shop? You’re not imagining it! This week, we’re unpacking research showing how strategic in-store music can boost your sales by a whopping 37% and keep customers browsing longer. We’ll also dive into why shoppers are still giving AI shopping assistants the side-eye […] Trakwell.ai (formerly Doorcounts) March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 4 min read Data & InsightsTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersDeliveryDept. NonfoodStrategyDept. Toys & GamesCustomer ExperienceCompetitionStreamingPredictions and ForecastsConsumersOmnichannelDept. ApparelTargetLegal & CriminalThick DataExecutivesMarketing: PrintMarketing: VoiceMarketing: Digital MediaMarketing: In StoreMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationAssociatesMarketing: BroadcastResults & InvestmentDept. FreshBrick and MortarMars Inc.Dept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Amazon shores up stronger CTV position with Complete TV solution The new tool utilizes Amazon’s real-time data insights to maximize a campaign’s reach and frequency across linear and streaming channels. MarketingDive March 10, 2025March 10, 2025 < 1 min read Marketing: BroadcastStreamingAmazonData & InsightsMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing The Power of Linear TV: Best Practices for Balancing Linear TV Strategies in Your Marketing Mix By Jonathan Dizney, Senior Marketing Mix Director and Yeimy Garcia-Smith, SVP Global Measurement As advertisers finalize their Upfront/NewFront planning there’s real urgency to make data-driven decisions about where to allocate their budgets. With TV advertising dollars shifting between linear TV and other formats, marketers have to ask themselves an important question: Is our investment delivering […] Circana March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 5 min read Marketing: BroadcastVendorsInsight ProvidersStreamingData & InsightsConsumersMarketing: Digital MediaResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. NonfoodPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPricing & PromotionsInclusivityMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesTrends: MarketingShoppersTarget 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Kroger Reports 11% Growth in Digital Sales in Q4 Kroger saw growth in digital sales, employees’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and the benefits of personalization during its fourth quarter, which ended Feb. 1, executives said Thursday (March 6) during the grocery giant’s quarterly earnings call. The company saw 11% growth in digital sales during the fourth quarter, outpacing its 2.4% growth in […] Pymnts.com March 6, 2025April 12, 2025 2 min read AITechnology & InnovationKrogerResults & InvestmentExecutivesAssociatesConsumersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationDept. NonfoodMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionShoppersStreamingMarketing: Social MediaBrick and MortarData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. FuelMarketing: Digital MediaOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights PBM Industry Update: Trends, Challenges, and What’s Ahead (NEW Live Video Webinar) Dr. Adam J. Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for DCI’s new live video webinar: PBM Industry Update: Trends, Challenges, and What’s Ahead This event will be broadcast live on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET This page […] Drug Channels March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 5 min read Data & InsightsStore LocationDept. PharmacyMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsStreamingGovernmentTechnology & InnovationMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsDept. FreshEconomyHealth & WellnessKraftHeinzMarketing: In StoreBrokersMeta (Facebook)Owned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Digital MediaAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing QVC Group focuses on social, streaming growth as revenue continues to slide After a $1.2 billion annual net loss, the company has struck a deal with CEO David Rawlinson to stay on through 2027 as it pursues a turnaround strategy. RetailDive March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital MediaESG and CSRStrategyPredictions and ForecastsExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Warner Bros. Discovery Takes Loss in Q4 2024, Expects Massive Growth of Streaming Segment Warner Bros. Discovery will focus on increasing streaming subscribers over the next two years. RetailWire February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Digital Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Walmart’s Latest ‘Adaptive Retail’ Adventure: Immersive Gaming + Commerce Last summer, Walmart executives coined a term to describe retail’s new era: “Adaptive Retail.” Simply put, Adaptive Retail is any commerce experience that brings consumers what they want, wherever and whenever they want it. This next, more expansive version of “omnichannel” (as Walmart sees it) encompasses everything from hyper-personalized product recommendations, virtual shopping assistants and […] Retail TouchPoints February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 8 min read Technology & InnovationAIGamingWalmartMarketing: Social MediaDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodConsumersMarketing: BroadcastExecutivesShoppersESG and CSRStreamingPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsPricing & PromotionsTrends: MarketingEconomyData & InsightsDept. HBCAmazonMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationOmnichannelMarketing: BrandMarketing: Digital MediaDept. Grocerysocial commerceUnileverThick DataInclusivityDeliveryConsultingHoliday & Events 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Charted: How Do U.S. Universities Make Their Money? See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: How Are American Universities Funded? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways More than half of American public college and […] Written by Visual Capitalist May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Technology & Innovation Week in Review: Instacart CEO heads to OpenAI Welcome back to Week in Review! We’ve got lots of news for you this week: There were CEO shake-ups at Instacart and 11x; the web series is back — kind of; Threads is getting video ads; and much more. Let’s get to it! Big move: Instacart CEO Fidji Simo will become OpenAI’s CEO for Applications, […] Written by TechCrunch May 11, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Mass Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance Corporate Purpose Media & Marketing Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats What’s next for Instacart as CEO Fidji Simo announces decision to join OpenAI as head of applications? Instacart CEO Fidji Simo is departing the grocery technology company to join OpenAI as its Chief of Applications. In an email to employees, she said: “Let me start by saying this was an incredibly hard decision because I love this company. We are operating incredibly well as our last earnings results have shown. Our strategy […] Written by Retail Technology Innovation Hub May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Channel: Dollar/Value Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Nonfood Corporate Strategy Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Merchandising Operations & Supply Chain Stores & Formats Personalized Disruption: Grocery’s Secret to Breaking Old Habits There’s no shortage of talk about technology that’s going to redefine, dominate, or transform retail this year. Much of this language boils down to marketing speech, and often, true industry disruption fails to materialize. There is no shortage of tech hyperbole in retail. But then there’s the occasional exception — a technology that genuinely does […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Shopper & Customer Department: Nonfood Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Holiday & Events Operations & Supply Chain State of the Consumer Report [Week of May 9] Timely insights on consumer behavior, pricing, and retail trends This weekly snapshot highlights the most relevant signals shaping where and how consumers are spending—from e-commerce and inflation shifts to essential vs. discretionary demand. What you’ll get from this week’s report: Cross-border e-commerce slowdown: Learn how tariff pressures are reshaping sales trends […] Written by Yipitdata May 10, 2025May 11, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked