In part two of this two-part podcast episode, we discuss some predictions for 2024 that are too specific to be 100% certain about but could still come true, including: which car company Amazon could potentially acquire, how AI might land itself in hot water, and the next digital consumer privacy lawsuit. Tune in to the discussion with our vice presidents of content Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna and analyst Max Willens.
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On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether X (formerly Twitter) can recover from its latest debacle, if folks will start buying cars on Amazon, whether ad-free social networks are inevitable, companies potentially ruining "buy one, get one free" deals, United Airlines weighing using passenger data to target ads on planes, how people feel about tipping in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our vice president of Briefings Stephanie Taglianetti and analysts Ross Benes and Bill Fisher.
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| Dec 1, 2023
Insurers’ profitability is under pressure, and waning penetration in homeowners and auto insurance policies isn’t helping. But renters insurance is a bright spot. Here’s a closer look at what our latest P&C insurance forecasts mean for insurers.
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| May 9, 2023
Ram Trucks was the No. 1 automotive brand by estimated TV ad spend in August 2023, surpassing Subaru, Chevrolet, Kia, and Jeep, per iSpot.tv as cited by MediaPost.
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It’s still early days. There are signs that point to cars becoming a major new media and advertising venue. But both commerce and media are still developing in cars—and at the moment, neither is completely ready for native ad formats.
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| Oct 13, 2023
Is it that people are just more interested in those cars or there's just so many more options that are more affordable? Marcus Johnson:. Certainly more options, yep. Yep, more affordable and good for the environment is what we were looking for. That's the number one reason to get an EV. You guys are the worst. Suzy Davidkhanian:. How many of you guys have a car? Marcus Johnson:. 46%.
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| Jan 5, 2024
Travel will see the fastest growth in US digital ad spending of any industry in 2023, according to our forecast. Travel, retail, healthcare and pharma, automotive, and entertainment will outpace the national digital ad spending growth rate.
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| Sep 13, 2023
The DOE allocates $15.5 billion for EVs and domestic battery production. The plan favors traditional auto hubs, while further efforts should improve charging infrastructure.
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On today's episode, we discuss how a new era of social media is rising, whether folks want to pay for things with their hand, when the best time to email your co-worker is, how Walmart+ is getting on, what AI in the home might look like, the most popular cars in the US, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes and Blake Droesch and forecasting director Oscar Orozco.
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| Aug 4, 2023
Car sales are further dominating the auto and parts category. While Amazon isn’t selling cars (yet), it does have some stake in this category with auto parts. But online sales of Tesla—the most prominent D2C brand—and online used-car dealers like Carvana are making car sales a larger percentage of this category, which is skimming share from parts sellers like Amazon.
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| Apr 4, 2024
Apple continues to work on its own car, but it will not come out in 2024. Google. Android Auto ranks second, but it’s not Google’s only play. Android Automotive is a more complete operating system and is poised to become the leading embedded car OS. Automakers.
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| Jul 17, 2023
Diverging from conventional industry strategies, Honda is addressing customers’ charging needs ahead of launching its electric SUVs in 2024.
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| Sep 29, 2023
US drivers are flocking to electric cars. In 2024, 37.9% more licensed drivers will use an electric car than in 2023. More impressively, growth is set to accelerate in 2025, even after numerous surges since 2021. All told, the use of electric cars is amid a multiyear boom that we expect will last most of the decade.
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| Jan 11, 2024
France’s auto spend also lags behind when compared with other countries. And regulations haven’t helped its cause. Last year, the government began requiring auto advertisers to discourage driving in France. The hashtag #SeDéplacerMoinsPolluer (which translates to #MovePolluteLess) must now appear with every auto ad. The needle won’t budge this year, but there are signs of life.
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| Oct 5, 2023
On today's episode, we discuss whether Threads can keep up its momentum, if TikTok Music can compete in the music streaming world, how engagement with the Women's World Cup will look, what to make of the Burger King rebrand, whether US consumers actually shop on social media platforms, who invented the first-ever hybrid car, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Ross Benes, Blake Droesch, and Max Willens.
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| Jul 21, 2023
Among them: Uber Carshare (peer-to-peer car sharing), Uber Reserve (pre-booking service), and a flexible lease pilot with Ford. Sales will grow more quickly than users. Robust growth will nearly double sales between 2023 and 2027. Even as US user growth shrinks from 10.1% in 2023 to 2.7% in 2027, sales growth will remain strong.
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| Oct 31, 2023
Automotive: Includes all automotive-related categories, including sale/purchase of vehicles, parts, and maintenance (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 service providers).
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| Sep 20, 2023