Media & Marketing Pandora to Puma: Retailers warn tariffs will push up prices Household brands including Pandora, Puma and Hugo Boss have all said they are evaluating their pricing strategies in the U.S. CNBC May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: BroadcastGovernmentDept. Nonfood 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
Trends & External Forces Pandora warns U.S. tariffs will spark sweeping jewelry price increases Danish jewelry brand Pandora warned of significant price spikes in the affordable jewelry industry if President Donald Trump’s proposed tariff hikes take effect. CNBC May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 < 1 min read GovernmentStreamingMarketing: Broadcast 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
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
Media & Marketing Digital video ad spend to grow 14% in 2025: IAB Digital video is projected to represent 58% of total video ad spending, outpacing linear TV for a second consecutive year. MarketingDive April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 < 1 min read StreamingMarketing: Broadcast 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital The Innovation Conversation: Putting Words In Andy Jassy’s Mouth A few weeks ago, on the occasion of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s annual letter to shareholders, it was suggested here on MNB that after all these years, what Jassy really ought to do is write a letter to customers. Some of the subjects would be the same but the framing and context would be different. […] MorningNewsBeat April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 8 min read AmazonTechnology & InnovationAIShoppersDeliveryExecutivesConsumersOperations & Supply ChainGovernmentDept. PharmacyDept. GroceryDept. NonfoodSustainabilityWhole FoodsHealth & WellnessPartnershipsStreamingDept. PetMarketing: Social MediaDept. FreshReturnsPredictions and ForecastsLegal & CriminalMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: VoiceMerchandisingDept. Natural / OrganicRegional GroceryResults & InvestmentTrends: RetailUnileverBankruptcyBrick and MortarEconomyPodcasts 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
Trends & External Forces Zales Tests Store of the Future as it Seeks to Make Fine Jewelry an Everyday Accessory Zales has taken a playful approach in its latest campaign, “Own It,” as it seeks to take fine jewelry out of the rarefied air of special occasion wear and into women’s everyday lives. New products, including lab-grown diamond fashion designs, and more accessible price points will be complemented with tests of a “store of the […] Retail TouchPoints April 23, 2025April 23, 2025 < 1 min read Predictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaGamingStreamingPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationGovernmentESG and CSRDept. PetDept. BeverageDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Retail Media Unleashed Part 1: Andrew Lipsman, Founder & Chief Analyst Media, Ads + Commerce, Breaks Down the Third Wave of Digital Advertising In the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis deliver a powerhouse episode split between urgent retail news and a highly anticipated interview with returning guest Andrew Lipsman, Founder & Chief Analyst Media, Ads + Commerce, one of the world’s foremost authorities on retail media networks. The episode opens […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 22, 2025April 22, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIMarketing: Retail MediaPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaEconomyGovernmentData & InsightsConsumersWalmartPredictions and ForecastsAmazonGoogleESG and CSRDept. GroceryMeta (Facebook)Pricing & PromotionsBrick and MortarTrends: RetailTikTokMarketing: BroadcastTargetStreamingStrategyShoppers 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
Department & Category Good for the Planet, Good for Your Wallet Wins in Digital Retail In the past year, one winning pattern with the Similarweb Digital 100 fastest-growing digital businesses was sustainability. Appealing to consumer interest in environmental responsibility and waste reduction allowed multiple brands to achieve outstanding web and app growth, even in challenging sectors like fashion and apparel where the broader industry trends were negative. Is that a […] Retail TouchPoints April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 4 min read SustainabilityConsumersData & InsightsDept. ApparelEconomyMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRDept. NonfoodTechnology & InnovationShoppersPackagingAssociatesRecommerceAmazonDept. HBCStreamingStrategyStore LocationDept. Consumer ElectronicsHoliday & EventsDept. GroceryOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BroadcastGovernmentPricing & PromotionsHealth & Wellness 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
Operations & Supply Chain Stanley Tucci Returns To Italy After a couple of seasons on CNN, actor-writer Stanley Tucci is bringing his acclaimed travel series to the National Geographic channel, which can be found on Disney+. Renamed “Tucci In Italy,” the five-part series “follows Tucci across Italy’s stunning landscapes as he explores the deep connections between food, culture and history. More than a travelogue, […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 < 1 min read ReturnsDept. GroceryStreamingMarketing: Social MediaShoppersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category OffBeat: Bosch, Dogs, & “West End Blues” Tonight, the last two episodes of this season’s “Bosch: Legacy” drop on Amazon Prime Video – the final episodes of the series, which over the past 10 years, through two iterations, has, for my money, been one of the best things on television. I’ll have more to say about this next week, after I’ve watched […] MorningNewsBeat April 17, 2025April 17, 2025 3 min read Dept. PetMarketing: Social MediaStreamingGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastAmazonMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionExecutivesDept. Grocery 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
Data & Insights Planning Unlocked – 3 Key trends in 2025 Webinar Media Planning Unlocked 3 key media planning trends for 2025 Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. BST / 2:00 p.m. CEST Register now Webinar Planning Unlocked 3 key media planning trends for 2025, what they are and what you need to know Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. BST/ 2:00 p.m. CET […] Nielsen April 11, 2025April 11, 2025 2 min read Insight ProvidersBig DataStrategyData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Retail MediaMarketing: Social MediaTargetStreamingOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: BroadcastConsumersAgencies 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian on AI Competition, Agents, and Tariffs For years, Google’s cloud services offering ran a distant third behind Microsoft and Amazon. Then came generative AI. While Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian doesn’t give the recent AI revolution all the credit for his division turning in 30% quarterly revenue growth and closing the gap, it’s certainly an important factor. And in an interview […] Bigtechnology April 9, 2025April 9, 2025 9 min read Technology & InnovationAIGoogleExecutivesAmazonShoppersPodcastsCompetitionData & InsightsGovernmentResults & InvestmentBigTechChatGPTMarketing: BroadcastDept. GroceryStreamingReturnsMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationMarketing: Social MediaPricing & PromotionsRestaurantsStrategyInsight Providers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Scotch-Brite jams to ‘So Fresh, So Clean’ to showcase joys of cleaning “The Brite Side of Clean” centers around self-expression and spans CTV, social media, out-of-home and the 3M brand’s “Sparkle Squad” ambassadors. MarketingDive April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 < 1 min read Dept. FreshStreamingMarketing: Social MediaESG and CSRMarketing: OOH 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass Retail Renaissance: A Conversation with Barrie Scardina, President, Americas Retail Services at Cushman & Wakefield The episode, recorded live at Shoptalk in the Berns Communications Group media room, opens with Steve Dennis and Michael LeBlanc surveying a broad sweep of headline-grabbing developments in the retail world. They highlight continued uncertainty around recently imposed tariffs and resulting economic ripples, as major international trade disputes stoke inflationary concerns. Stock market volatility factors […] Remarkable Retail Podcast April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 4 min read Technology & InnovationAIGovernmentMarketing: Social MediaVendorsPodcastsInternational - North AmericaData & InsightsExecutivesInternationalStore LocationDept. NonfoodShoppersConsumersDept. GroceryCompetitionInclusivityHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsIndustry Conferences and EventsStreamingMarketing: BroadcastMeta (Facebook)Operations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentStrategyDept. FreshTargetTikTokAmazonDept. ApparelDeliveryEconomyESG and CSRGoogleBrick and MortarWalmart 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman: Our AI Will Differentiate Via Personality Microsoft announced a slew of product upgrades to its Copilot AI bot on Friday, including longer memory and deeper personalization features intended to make the bot feel more like a companion and less like a Wikipedia-retrieval machine. Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s AI CEO, believes this is the primary way AI companies will differentiate their products. It […] Bigtechnology April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 14 min read Technology & InnovationAIData & InsightsAmazonPodcastsChatGPTExecutivesMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationReturnseditGoogleRestaurantsHome DepotConsumersResults & InvestmentWeatherBigTechAutonomous VehiclesMarketing: BroadcastInternational - UKPredictions and ForecastsStore LocationStreamingDept. Pet 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Think like an Immigrant. On March 19, during a closing keynote of the Adtech Economic Forum at the Times Center in New York, I was asked to summarize and build on the thoughts of all of the other speakers from the Angel Investing, Venture Capital, Private Equity, Corporate Strategics and Hedge Fund businesses who invest in Advertising and Marketing […] Rishad Tobaccowala March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 3 min read Dept. NonfoodAmazonData & InsightsTechnology & InnovationPredictions and ForecastsDept. ApparelData VisualizationResults & InvestmentEconomyESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)StrategyTikTokStreamingShoppersConsumersGoogleGovernmentMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Social MediaWeather 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Best Buy Launches Automated Solution for Social Advertising Partners Best Buy Ads, the retail media network operated by the electronics retailer, has unveiled a new solution for social advertising partners. Social+ is designed to help brand and agency partners effectively reach Best Buy’s first-party audience and deliver higher performance metrics across social campaigns. Currently, Social+ is available exclusively through Best Buy Ads and will […] Retail TouchPoints March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 < 1 min read Best BuyESG and CSRMeta (Facebook)Marketing: Retail MediaShoppersMarketing: Social MediaTechnology & InnovationData & InsightsMarketing: BroadcastGovernmentPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsBig DataMarketing: In StoreDept. NonfoodFood DeliveryExecutivesStreamingDoorDashConsumersBrick and MortarResults & Investment 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
Technology & Innovation Why Amazon Can’t Crack Grocery and the Rise of Social Commerce with Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis (Part 2) In the latest episode of Remarkable Retail, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis kick off with a roundup of the week’s most impactful retail news. They dive into the potential liquidation of Hudson’s Bay Company, examining the challenges the iconic retailer faces amid financial turbulence. With speculation swirling around the sale of HBC’s heritage Stripes […] Remarkable Retail Podcast March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIAmazonMarketing: Social MediaStrategyESG and CSRInternational - North AmericaPodcastssocial commerceAgenciesWalmartTikTokBankruptcyCompetitionOmnichannelResults & InvestmentMarketing: Retail MediaBrick and MortarMeta (Facebook)Dept. ApparelDept. GroceryShoppersData & InsightsDept. FreshDept. HBCMarketing: BroadcastGoogleStreamingPredictions and ForecastsGovernment 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
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