Behind the Numbers: eMarketer Podcast

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How is the internet changing our lives? The Behind the Numbers daily news podcast from Insider Intelligence helps listeners make sense of the ever-changing worlds of digital media, commerce, advertising and technology. We keep you up to date, provide thought provoking analysis and have a little fun along the way.

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The 8 Most Notable Conversations: The Normalcy Index and The Attention Recession | Dec 28, 2021

On this special edition of the show, we're taking a look back at some of the most notable conversations we've had this year. In this episode, we discuss the normalcy index and the likelihood of an attention recession. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

26m
Dec 28, 2021
The 8 Most Notable Conversations: Behind 'Behind the Numbers' & Analyst Choice Awards | Dec 27, 2021

On this special edition of the show, we're taking a look back at some of the most notable conversations we've had this year. In this episode, we discuss how the "Behind the Numbers" podcast got started and hand out our very own "Analysts' Choice Awards." For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

1h 11m
Dec 27, 2021
The Weekly Listen: The '2021 Holiday Special Quiz' and Dinner Party Data | Dec 23, 2021

On today's episode, we play the giant "2021 holiday special quiz" (that you can play along with us) and share some dinner party data. Tune in to the conversation with eMarketer principal analyst Paul Verna, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

49m
Dec 23, 2021
Around the World with … Predictions for 2022 | Dec 21, 2021

On today’s episode, we go around the world to look at what our analysts will be paying close attention to heading into 2022. Tune in to the discussion as eMarketer principal analyst Bill Fisher hosts senior researcher Man-Chung Cheung, senior analyst Matteo Ceurvels, and principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Karin von Abrams and Paul Briggs. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

25m
Dec 21, 2021
Very Specific 2022 Predictions: Amazon Buys Sports Media, Goodbye Clubhouse and More | Dec 20, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss some very specific 2022 predictions: Why Amazon is looking to expand into sports media, why TikTok will force YouTube to do something reckless, why Clubhouse might not last the year as a standalone company, how Disney might reposition Hulu, how Apple will re-enter the streaming wars, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Debra Aho Williamson, Paul Verna, and Andrew Lipsman. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

47m
Dec 20, 2021
The Weekly Listen: Omicron Changes Things, Threats of Churn and What Folks Click On | Dec 17, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss how the omicron variant might change consumer behavior, the significance of Tide refusing to air a Super Bowl 2022 commercial, the real threat of churn, what people click on, how Americans share information with brands, how to solve working from home annoyances, what it's like in the coldest place on Earth, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, and senior forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Peter Vahle. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

43m
Dec 17, 2021
The Triopoly This Year and Next, Social Media TV Shows, and YouTube TV Adds Channels | Dec 16, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most impressive parts of the triopoly's (Google, Facebook, and Amazon) performances this year, what we were most concerned about, and why they will lose or gain share in 2022. We then talk about a new TV show designed specifically for social media and whether YouTube TV adding channels can move the needle. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Paul Verna and senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Jasmine Enberg. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

24m
Dec 16, 2021
Brand Anatomy: How BeautyBio Finds Growth in a Changing Digital Media World | Dec 15, 2021

On this episode of Brand Anatomy, where we get exclusive looks inside leading brands, eMarketer Briefing director Jeremy Goldman sits down with Abby Whitmer, vice president of ecommerce at BeautyBio, to discuss how the beauty brand is adjusting to iOS privacy changes, tackling supply chain issues as a medium-sized business, and lessons from this year’s holiday season. For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com. For more information visit: www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

25m
Dec 15, 2021
The Era of the Chief Customer Officer, Authentic Diversity and the Data Gold Rush | Dec 14, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss why many companies are now scrambling to appoint a chief customer officer, what makes for a good one, and what might trip them up. We then talk about what it means to be authentically diverse and how recent (and potential) privacy moves have prompted companies to amass customer data. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Dave Frankland. For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com. For more information visit: www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

21m
Dec 14, 2021
A Frame for Thinking About the Metaverse, When to Jump In and the Re-bundling of Time | Dec 13, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most useful definitions of the metaverse, when advertisers should think about jumping in, and how this new world could change our perception of time and space. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

27m
Dec 13, 2021
The Weekly Listen: American’s Attention, Ultra-Fast Delivery and When to Cap Ads | Dec 10, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss how Americans' attention shifted in 2021 (and what that means for the year ahead), the promise of ultra-fast delivery, the ideal amount of ads you should show viewers, whether gaming is more popular than TV for Gen Z, Facebook testing giving more control of the newsfeed to users, the office of the future, how far away the average American adult lives from their mother, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer analyst Blake Droesch and principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

50m
Dec 10, 2021
The Future of Amazon Ads, Walmart Preps for Battle, and Is The Internet Becoming QVC? | Dec 9, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss Amazon's role in the trend of retail media advertising and some of the new advertising features we can expect to see from the online shopping giant. We then talk about Walmart's readiness to take on Amazon and whether America's internet is turning into a QVC-like shopping channel. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

21m
Dec 09, 2021
The Ad Industry Adapts to Automation, Hearing From Brands, and Price vs. Convenience | Dec 7, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the rising complexity of automation in advertising and how the industry is evolving as a result. We then talk about how consumers want to hear from brands and whether consumers will soon favor convenience over price. Tune in to the discussion with president of Basis Technologies Tyler Kelly and eMarketer Briefing director at Insider Intelligence Jeremy Goldman. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

20m
Dec 07, 2021
How Online Shopping Will Evolve in 2022, Heinz's Plantable Labels, and A&W Apparel | Dec 6, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss which shopping channel will make the biggest splash in 2022, where augmented reality will be, and how much online shopping will grow next year. We then talk about Heinz's limited edition plantable labels and whether people will pay $700 for an A&W jacket. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Suzy Davidkhanian. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

26m
Dec 06, 2021
The Weekly Listen: Twitter After Jack, the ‘One Great Ad’ and Broken Brand Loyalty? | Dec 3, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss what's next for Twitter after Jack, moving on from the "one great ad" approach, whether anyone can become the next big audio app, Nielsen's major TV measurement change, if the internet broke brand loyalty, how to make virtual office holiday parties less awful, why we acknowledge daylight saving time, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer director of forecasting Oscar Orozco, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

46m
Dec 03, 2021
How Bad is Facebook’s Young People Problem, Jack Steps Down and Teens Social Media | Dec 2, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the severity of Facebook's young people problem, if we're looking at this issue the wrong way, and whether Instagram can continue to pick up the slack. We then talk about what to make of Twitter's CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey stepping aside and a reordering of teens' favorite social media platforms. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Debra Aho Williamson. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

25m
Dec 02, 2021
Brand Anatomy: How Reddit is Growing Its Brand Through International Expansion | Dec 1, 2021

On this episode of Brand Anatomy, where we get exclusive looks inside leading brands, eMarketer Briefing director Jeremy Goldman sits down with Harold Klaje, executive vice president and president of global advertising at Reddit, to discuss which markets are the platform’s top priority, how Reddit caters to users and advertisers abroad, and how brands are building their own presences on the site. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

24m
Dec 01, 2021
Around the World with … Holiday Shopping in 2021 | Nov 30, 2021

On today’s one-year anniversary episode of the Around the World show, we look at how holiday shopping this year will be—and won't be—different from last year. Tune in to the discussion as eMarketer principal analyst Bill Fisher hosts senior researcher Man-Chung Cheung and principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Karin von Abrams. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

26m
Nov 30, 2021
How All the Insurance is Changing, Paying When You Drive and Insurance As You Buy | Nov 29, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss how the world of insurance is changing, how claims can be settled in seconds, and how smart sensors can make sure you only pay when you actually drive. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Eleni Digalaki. For sponsorship opportunities contact us: advertising@insiderintelligence.com. For more information visit: www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

21m
Nov 29, 2021
Brand Anatomy: How Mack Weldon Went From D2C to Omnichannel | Nov 24, 2021

In this episode of Brand Anatomy, where we get exclusive looks inside leading brands, eMarketer Briefing director Jeremy Goldman sits down with Brian Berger, founder and CEO of Mack Weldon, to discuss how his brand embraced an omnichannel strategy to improve the customer experience—and do better in the process. We also cover how Mack Weldon has tackled the supply chain issues currently facing many brands. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

22m
Nov 24, 2021
The Weekly Listen: Can Ride-Sharing Survive, Living With Less and a Thanksgiving Quiz | Nov 23, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss whether ride-sharing and delivery services can survive, the "choosing to live with less" movement, buying with purpose, whether Disney+ subscribers will overtake Netflix, Facebook's (Meta's) new glove, the "great big Thanksgiving quiz," what doesn't exist in California, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior forecasting analyst Peter Vahle, analyst Blake Droesch, and principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Paul Verna. Retail-by-the-Numbers Newsletter: https://www.insiderintelligence.com/newsletters/retail-by-the-numbers/ For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

46m
Nov 23, 2021
How Trust Affects Social Ad Attitudes, Facebook Charges Targeting and TikTok’s Growth | Nov 22, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss how Americans feel about the different social media platforms and the extent to which trust affects usage and attitudes toward advertising. We then talk about Facebook scrapping certain kinds of ad targeting and some rather lofty expectations for TikTok. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Debra Aho Williamson and senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Audrey Schomer. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

23m
Nov 22, 2021
The Weekly Listen: Is the Metaverse a Good Idea, Goodbye Primetime and Second Screens | Nov 19, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss whether the metaverse is even a good idea, what comes after primetime advertising, how powerful gaming influencers are, what everyone is doing on their second screens while watching TV, dislike buttons getting the thumbs down, the best "working from somewhere" tips, a little-known secret about the Statue of Liberty, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior forecasting analyst Peter Vahle and principal analysts at Insider Intelligence Suzy Davidkhanian and Paul Verna. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

46m
Nov 19, 2021
The 'Always-With-You' Doctor, Health Tracking Devices, and the 'Quantified Self' | Nov 18, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss what it would be like to have a doctor checking on you all the time, what devices are most likely to be used for remote patient monitoring, and the "quantified self" movement. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Lisa Phillips. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

21m
Nov 18, 2021
Disney+ Slows Down, HBO Max Approaches a Milestone, and Can Peacock Compete? | Nov 17, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss why Disney+ subscriber growth has slammed into a wall and how HBO Max might make its offering even more competitive. We then talk about whether Roku's recent slowdown is temporary or something more systemic, and if Peacock will likely move up—or down—Americans' video streaming priorities list. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior analyst at Insider Intelligence Ross Benes. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

19m
Nov 17, 2021
Amazon Hits the Brakes in Q3, Walmart's 'Text to Shop,' and Pinterest TV Launches | Nov 16, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most interesting takeaways from Amazon's Q3 earnings, why the online store's sales hit the brakes, and how Amazon's ad business is coming along. We then talk about Walmart testing an SMS-assisted ecommerce tool called “Walmart Text to Shop,” how new brick-and-mortar stores might look different, and Pinterest's new shoppable live series called Pinterest TV. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence Andrew Lipsman. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

22m
Nov 16, 2021
Retail Media's Moment, eBay's Changes, Wayfair Hits a Bump, and Nike in the Metaverse | Nov 15, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most viable ways people want to "fix" Facebook, whether Netflix Games will move the needle, if TikTok on TV makes sense, whether Peloton's deceleration is concerning, how many kids under 13 years old actually use social media, the unspoken reasons employees don’t want remote work to end, how much time people spend talking about themselves, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

21m
Nov 15, 2021
The Weekly Listen: How to 'Fix' Facebook, TikTok on TV, and Netflix Games | Nov 12, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss the most viable ways people want to "fix" Facebook, whether Netflix Games will move the needle, if TikTok on TV makes sense, whether Peloton's deceleration is concerning, how many kids under 13 years old actually use social media, the unspoken reasons employees don’t want remote work to end, how much time people spend talking about themselves, and more. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer principal analyst Suzy Davidkhanian, director of reports editing Rahul Chadha, and analyst at Insider Intelligence Blake Droesch. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

46m
Nov 12, 2021
Spotify's Ad Business Emerges, Amazon Drops the 'Project Mic,' and Gaming Platforms | Nov 11, 2021

On today's episode, we discuss Spotify's Q3 earnings, the company's growing ad business, and the viability of video podcasts. We then talk about Amazon building a new music-centric live audio app and who is winning the gaming platform war. Tune in to the discussion with eMarketer senior forecasting analyst at Insider Intelligence Peter Vahle. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

18m
Nov 11, 2021
Brand Anatomy: Siemens, Levi's and ThredUP on Digital Transformation & Sustainability | Nov 10, 2021

On today's special edition episode of Brand Anatomy, we get an exclusive look inside three leading brands as eMarketer Briefing director Jeremy Goldman hits the showroom floor of Web Summit 2021 in Lisbon. At the annual technology conference, Jeremy speaks with chief information officer at Siemens Hanna Hennig, chief AI and strategy officer at Levi's Katia Walsh, and president of thredUP Anthony Marino about how their brands are approaching digital transformation and sustainability. For sponsorship opportunities contact us:   advertising@insiderintelligence.com.   For more information visit:   https://www.insiderintelligence.com/contact/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com © 2021 Insider Intelligence

41m
Nov 10, 2021