Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what makes certain moments GIF-worthy, how young people are changing the way GIFs are created, shared, and understood, and how brands use GIFs to connect with and engage their audiences.

Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Minda Smiley, and Lindsay Aston, Senior Managing Director at GIPHY, for the discussion.

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In today’s podcast episode, we explore the three big questions surrounding Walmart: Can the retail giant become a true fashion destination? Can it accelerate growth in Walmart+ and Sam’s Club memberships? Will its agentic initiatives give it an edge over Amazon? Plus, more.

 

Tune in for a conversation featuring Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Analyst Rachel Wolff, and Principal Analyst Zak Stambor.
 

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In today’s podcast episode, we explore the three biggest questions surrounding Netflix: Will a new content chief turn around its programming fortunes? Which type of content is most likely to help the company gain and retain subscribers? And how significant is its downward revision of 2026 ad revenue expectations? Plus, more.

 

Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Analyst Ross Benes, and Daniel Konstantinovic, Senior Editor of our Marketing and Advertising Briefing, for the discussion.

 

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In today’s podcast episode, we discuss why short-form video is gaining attention faster than other major formats, why people in different countries are using AI, and some of the most surprising insights into how people around the world spend their time online.

Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Principal Analyst Paul Briggs, GWI Chief Insight Officer Jason Mander, and Starcom EVP and Head of Growth Planning Eddie Parker.
 

Link to report: https://content-na1.emarketer.com/global-media-intelligence-report-2026

 
Episode transcript: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-digital-lives-lifestyles-of-everyone-world-short-form-video-surges-ai-use-cases-more
 
 
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In today’s podcast episode, we present our (somewhat Halloween-themed) Unofficial Monthly Retailer Awards (UMRAs) for October. The awards include “Most Impactful Campaign,” “Best IRL Initiative,” and “Greatest Under-the-Radar Move.”

 

Join Vice President of Content and host Suzy Davidkhanian, Principal Analysts Sky Canaves and Zak Stambor, and Senior Director of Content Becky Schilling for the discussion.

 

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Atmosphere TV is the largest streaming TV platform purpose-built for shared, social spaces like bars, restaurants, gyms, and airports. Atmosphere TV is the creator of ChiveTV and 30+ mesmerizing, audio-optional channels that entertain over 150 million monthly viewers.