US Online and Traditional Media Advertising Outlook, 2022-2026

US Online and Traditional Media Advertising Outlook, 2022-2026

A note from Bob Abbate: this recent report is one of the most comprehensive reports on ad spending that I’ve seen.  A few brief observations… the gap between online advertising and TV advertising – the next-largest advertising market – continues to expand....
As CTV viewership surges, YouTube is people’s Main Stream

As CTV viewership surges, YouTube is people’s Main Stream

The last year marks a massive paradigm shift on the TV screen, as more people than ever turn to YouTube on connected TVs (CTV) not only to find happiness and be entertained, but to feel connected and fulfill their needs. Whether it’s leaning back with a good movie,...
Understanding and Shaping Consumer Behavior in the Next Normal

Understanding and Shaping Consumer Behavior in the Next Normal

  Consumer beliefs and behaviors are changing fast. To keep up with—and perhaps even influence—those changes, companies must leverage deep consumer insights. Months after the novel coronavirus was first detected in the United States, the COVID-19 crisis continues...
Consumer Spending Climbs Back – But Very Unevenly

Consumer Spending Climbs Back – But Very Unevenly

Consumer spending has bounced back, but still not to year-ago levels and with wide variances by state and sector, according to new data from Commerce Signals, which tracks and analyzes credit and debit-card spending. For the four weeks ending July 25, overall card...