

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast
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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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Sep 19, 2025 • 23min
The Most Interesting Thing At Advertising Week New York 2025 Is ... ? | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss which of the over 500 sessions will be the most interesting conversation at this year’s Advertising Week 2025 in New York. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman, Analyst, Marisa Jones, and Senior Editor, Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podacst-behind-numbers-most-interesting-thing-advertising-week-new-york-2025
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Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

Sep 17, 2025 • 15min
Delta Plans AI-Driven Personalized Pricing—Is This Retail's Future? | Reimagining Retail
In this podcast episode, we discuss the backlash to Delta’s decision to use personalized AI pricing, how consumers feel about dynamic pricing, and if there is a way for retailers to implement it without losing shopper trust. Listen to the discussion with Analyst and guest host, Rachel Wolff, Vice President of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian, and Senior Analyst, Zak Stambor.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-podcast-delta-plans-ai-driven-personalized-pricing-is-this-retail-s-future-reimagining-retail
© 2025 EMARKETER
Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

Sep 16, 2025 • 24min
Stablecoins Take Over the Payments Conversation—And Why Retailers Are Launching Their Own | The Banking & Payments Show
In today’s episode, we talk about how stablecoins differ from the crypto hype cycles of the past like bitcoin and NFTs, the risks stablecoins introduce for traditional financial institutions, and from the consumer side, do people actually want or need stablecoin payments. Join the discussion with host and Head of Business Development, Rob Rubin, Senior Analyst, Grace Broadbent, Vice President of Content, Suzy Davidkhanian, and Principal Analyst, Tiffani Montez.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-stablecoins-take-over-payments-and-retailers-launch-their-own-banking-payments-show
© 2025 EMARKETER
Consumer attention is fragmented across multiple platforms and making informed advertising decisions is more critical—and complex—than ever. With Nielsen Ad Intel, you can streamline your strategy, minimize wasted spend, and identify opportunities to differentiate your brand, empowering you to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. Discover more today. www.nielsen.com

Sep 15, 2025 • 22min
Takeaways from the Google Monopoly Verdict — and What Comes Next | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the top takeaways from the Google monopoly verdict, how the rise of AI search influenced the decision, and how much this ruling has any bearing on the Google ad tech case. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Director of Briefings, Jeremy Goldman, and Principal Analyst, Yory Wurmser. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
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For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-takeaways-google-monopoly-verdict-what-comes-next-behind-numbers
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
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Sep 12, 2025 • 24min
Spotify’s Act 2: From Music King to Social Audio Powerhouse? | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Spotify is still considered the king of audio streaming, why advertising is not working out quite as they’d hoped (yet), and how they might become a social platform. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Editor, Daniel Konstantinovic. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-spotify-s-act-2-music-king-social-audio-powerhouse-behind-numbers
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/

Sep 10, 2025 • 21min
From Discounts to Emotional Marketing: What Retailers Should Be Focusing on This 2025 Holiday Season | Reimagining Retail
In this podcast episode, we discuss retailers’ priorities this holiday period, how they can stand out from the crowd, and how to balance sharp pricing with creating an emotional connection that lasts beyond the season. Listen to the discussion with Vice President of Content and guest host, Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analyst, Sky Canaves, and Senior Analyst, Zak Stambor.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-discounts-emotional-marketing-what-retailers-should-focusing-on-this-2025-holiday-season
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/

Sep 8, 2025 • 23min
Public Opinion on AI-Made Media: What’s Acceptable, What Crosses the Line | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Americans view GenAI-made media, if the “AI concern gap” between AI experts and the general public will widen, and why some of GenAI’s negativity might not apply to ads. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson and Senior Analyst, Max Willens. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-public-opinion-on-ai-made-media-what-acceptable-what-crosses-line
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/

Sep 5, 2025 • 23min
How the New ESPN App Will Change TV Forever | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what will happen now that the new ESPN app has hit the market, if it can become the “default home” of sports, and what will happen to sports rights in the future. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson and Vice President of Content, Paul Verna. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-new-espn-app-will-change-tv-forever-behind-numbers
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/

Sep 3, 2025 • 20min
Did Target Bet Right on Its New CEO? The To-Do List That Could Make or Break the Brand | Reimagining Retail
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why investors wanted to bring in an outsider to right the ship, what’s most to blame for Target’s recent struggles, and what should be top of the new CEO’s to-do list. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and guest host, Marcus Johnson, and Senior Analysts, Blake Droesch and Arielle Feger.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-target-bet-right-on-its-new-ceo-to-do-list-that-could-make-break-brand
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/

Sep 2, 2025 • 22min
The Other Social Platforms—Pinterest’s AI Push, Snap’s Attention Bet, and Reddit’s Bid for Ad Dollars | Behind the Numbers
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Reddit’s most interesting recent development, if Snap’s emphasis on attention can help it bounce back, and whether Reddit can earn a permanent seat at the table for bigger brand budgets. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host, Marcus Johnson, Vice President and Principal Analyst, Jasmine Enberg, and Senior Analyst, Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+, go to EMARKETER.com
Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/
For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com
For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/
Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com
For a transcript of this episode, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-other-social-platforms-pinterest-s-ai-push-snap-s-attention-bet-reddit-s-bid-ad-dollars
© 2025 EMARKETER
DG Media Network connects advertisers to rural customers at scale, with 90MM+ reachable shoppers. Our unique reach provides access to hard to reach customers that aren’t found in the largest demographic audiences available to marketers.
Leverage our unique first-party data to expand your reach and meet our customers wherever they are with omni-channel solutions designed to engage and measure results with closed-loop, one-to-one data and self-service access.
Our robust media portfolio spans in-store, on-site & off-site tactics across the full funnel. Our platform enables even more ways to add value to shoppers on their purchase journey that drives brand equity and sales growth.
Unique reach, at scale, across 20+ tactics and platforms. That's media built better!
Connect with us to learn more about how we're changing omnichannel advertising.
https://www.dgmedianetwork.com/