
Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast
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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Mar 10, 2025 • 24min
Behind the Numbers: Gen Z Teens' Relationship with GenAI, Social Media, and Video Games
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how some teachers think young people should be approaching GenAI, the differences between younger and older teenagers’ social media usage, and how engagement with digital gaming is changing. Tune in to the episode with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Paola Flores-Marquez, and Vice President of Research Jennifer Pearson. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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Mar 7, 2025 • 26min
Behind the Numbers: Our Total Media Consumption Is Hitting a Ceiling. But In Which Areas Is It Starting to Fall?
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why Netflix viewers are spending less time on the platform, how the free ad-supported streaming players are getting on, and how a less discussed social platform has fast become one of the places Americans spend most of their social media time. Tune in to the episode with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Forecasting Writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, Senior Forecasting Analyst Zach Goldner, and Senior Director of Forecasting, Oscar Orozco. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-our-total-media-consumption-hitting-ceiling-which-areas-starting-fall
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Mar 5, 2025 • 23min
Reimagining Retail: The Impact of Tariffs on Retailers – What to Expect & How to Prepare
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what a tariff even is, what might happen when they’re implemented, and how best to prepare for them. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analysts Paul Briggs and Matteo Ceurvels, and Analyst Rachel Wolff.
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https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-impact-of-tariffs-on-retailers-what-expect-how-prepare
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Mar 3, 2025 • 22min
Behind the Numbers: How Amazon Has Made Itself Even More Essential … And How It Hasn’t
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how Amazon has made themselves even more essential to customers, why “they can’t make physical stores work”, and how its advertising business is getting on. Tune in to the episode with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Analyst Rachel Wolff, and Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-how-amazon-has-made-itself-even-more-essential-how-hasnt
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Feb 28, 2025 • 27min
Behind the Numbers: How the Rise of the AI Shopping Agents Is Impacting the Customer Journey
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how GenAI is changing the customer shopping journey the most, the impact of AI agents, and how to maintain brand messaging in a more conversational universe. Tune in to the episode with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Analyst Jacob Bourne, Vice President Suzy Davidkhanian, and Global Digital Commerce Senior Director, Strategy & Execution, Todd Hassenfelt. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-how-rise-of-ai-shopping-agents-impacting-customer-journey
© 2025 EMARKETER
Zeta’s AI-powered marketing platform unifies Identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation in a single platform powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and advanced artificial intelligence. With Zeta you can create personalized customer experiences at scale and drive measurable results at a lower cost. Learn more at zetaglobal.com.

Feb 26, 2025 • 26min
Reimagining Retail: The Unofficial Most Interesting Retailers List (February 2025)
Arielle Feger, an EMARKETER analyst, joins the discussion on the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for February. They delve into Amazon's exciting ventures in beauty and ad revenue strategies, alongside Walmart's bold transformation plans for Monroeville Mall. The conversation also highlights innovative marketing by brands like Coca-Cola and Nike, while humorously debating the rankings of CVS and others. Expect engaging insights into how trends and clever strategies are reshaping the retail landscape!

Feb 24, 2025 • 24min
Behind the Numbers: Meta’s AI Investment Strategy, Snap’s Growth Secrets, and Why Pinterest Deserves More Attention
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss Meta’s AI plans, the real story behind Snapchat’s growth, and how Pinterest has evolved. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Editor of Briefings Daniel Konstantinovic, and Senior Analyst Minda Smiley. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-meta-s-ai-investment-strategy-snap-s-growth-secrets-why-pinterest-deserves
© 2025 EMARKETER

Feb 22, 2025 • 31min
Behind the Numbers Special Edition: Finding Influencers and Measuring Impact in the AI Era
N’Yaisha Aziz, Global Social Media Lead at Uber, and Rodney Mason, Head of Marketing and Brand Partnerships at LTK, delve into the art of influencer marketing in the age of AI. They discuss the challenge of selecting the right creators and the importance of deep engagement within niche communities. The conversation touches on how authenticity is key in the creator economy, the booming investment in influencer partnerships, and the evolving significance of blogs and shareable content in social media strategies.

Feb 21, 2025 • 26min
Behind the Numbers: Welcome to the Third Era of the CMO Role—The Chief Marketing Everything
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the new challenges facing today’s CMO and how GenAI, and now AI agents, are transforming the job. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, our Analyst Jacob Bourne, and the President of Zeta Global Steven Gerber. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
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For a transcript of this episode click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-behind-numbers-welcome-third-era-of-cmo-role-the-chief-marketing-everything
© 2025 EMARKETER

Feb 19, 2025 • 18min
Reimagining Retail: How Lego Became the World’s Largest Toymaker
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the elements of the Lego flywheel, how its remained relevant across demographics, and what other brands and retailers can learn from its success. Listen to the conversation with our Senior Analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts Principal Analyst Sky Canaves and Senior Analyst Zak Stambor.
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For a transcript of this episode click here:
https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-reimagining-retail-how-lego-became-world-s-largest-toymaker
© 2025 EMARKETER
Zeta’s AI-powered marketing platform unifies Identity, intelligence, and omnichannel activation in a single platform powered by one of the industry’s largest proprietary databases and advanced artificial intelligence. With Zeta you can create personalized customer experiences at scale and drive measurable results at a lower cost. Learn more at zetaglobal.com.
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