In 2024, a perfect storm of technology, business, and consumer behavior trends will conspire to intensify the challenges of protecting brands on digital media.
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| Apr 10, 2024
Gen Zers and young millennials are the most likely to splurge on beauty in 2024—but their path to purchase is anything but straightforward.
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| Apr 8, 2024
Time spent on social media by US users is set to plateau in 2025. But there are substantial differences in how different age groups spend time on social platforms.
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| Mar 29, 2024
Brands and marketers have an increasingly prominent presence at the annual technology, arts, and culture festival in Austin, Texas, which this year took place from March 8 to 16. We break down the key topics that drew the most attention from attendees.
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| Mar 26, 2024
Social media is an integral part of the digital lives of US consumers under age 18. What they see and how they behave on social also has real-world impact, which has resulted in increasing scrutiny from consumers and lawmakers.
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| Mar 8, 2024
Gen Z is redefining search. Platforms like TikTok and YouTube are encroaching on Google’s territory as Gen Zers use social networks to look up tutorials, trends, and more.
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| Feb 20, 2024
Social media’s relationship with news and politics is getting even more complicated in the age of AI. Brands and the platforms will face big risks and challenges as mis- and disinformation proliferate this election year.
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| Feb 16, 2024
Online shopping is popular across all demographics, but the where and how differs by age, culture, and interests. Current purchasing behaviors can help retailers and brands target digital shoppers and anticipate new trends.
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| Jan 31, 2024
Instagram and TikTok are both popular among Gen Z, but this generation shows a preference for one over the other for certain social activities, like viewing Stories and direct messaging.
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| Jan 8, 2024
Younger generations are embracing digital platforms to manage adult responsibilities, while older ones are still weighing the value of digitization.
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| Dec 11, 2023
Our regional flash survey explores how consumers in Latin America research products, the formats they prefer most, and the influence of sponsored product ads on their purchase decisions. It also provides marketers with actionable insights into how to best position their brands on the path to purchase.
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| Dec 4, 2023
Gen Z isn’t taking the same financial services customer journey as older consumers. Our inaugural survey of US banking consumers unveils where the differences lie.
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| Nov 30, 2023
Dramatic shifts are in the works for 2024, as genAI, changing media norms, and innovative commerce redefine the business landscape. Our top nine trends explore what’s in store.
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| Nov 28, 2023
Time spent on media and consumer spending are plateauing, making one company's gain another's loss. Diving into these market dynamics, we explore innovative strategies for advertisers and retailers to win consumers in the new digital era.
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| Nov 15, 2023
Which platforms are Gen Z’s top choice for key social media activities? Our proprietary survey sheds light on how they spend their social media time.
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| Sep 25, 2023
Streaming video and music top Gen Z adults’ media activities, but their digital lives aren't just about entertainment. The multitasking, multidevice cohort treats the intersection of media and technology as a lifeline for socializing and staying informed.
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| Sep 21, 2023
Digital activity now plays a major role in product discovery, with younger generations driving sizable shifts in the way shoppers find new products.
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| Aug 21, 2023
Growth in digital account openings for credit cards is slowing, thanks to tightening standards and changing generational behaviors. But issuers are utilizing new tools to keep it afloat.
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| Aug 4, 2023
Digitally native Gen Zers engage with healthcare in different ways from other cohorts—e.g., they’re likely to turn to online channels for health information before going to a doctor. Providers and marketers must quickly adapt if they want to form lasting relationships with this age group.
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| Aug 3, 2023
The greatest amount of growth will come from Gen Zers as they enter adulthood, but millennials are still a force to be reckoned with due to the sheer size of their user base.
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| Jul 26, 2023
Apple’s credit card, BNPL product, and savings account put it in direct competition with financial services incumbents. With 130.1 million US iOS users loyal to its unsurpassed UX and dominant digital platform, the threat will only grow.
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| Jun 7, 2023
Gen Zers are flocking to emerging payment methods, but card-based options, led by debit cards, remain supreme. Payment providers must align offerings with Gen Z’s preferences now as their spending power grows.
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| May 22, 2023
The grand final of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Liverpool, UK, on May 13. Attracting a Super Bowl-sized audience, tourists, and viewing parties, the competition’s global reach will provide marketers and retailers with a notable opportunity to drive brand awareness and sales.
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| May 11, 2023
Reels and Shorts are gaining users and adding ad options. They still lag TikTok in several key areas, but now is the time for video advertisers to give them another look.
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| Apr 28, 2023
Gaming became a popular online activity during the pandemic. Growth may be slowing, but it’s not shrinking, meaning that the majority of those who picked up the hobby during the pandemic have become long-term users.
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| Apr 21, 2023