Holiday data shows consumers deciding faster than ever, pushing marketers to build frictionless, trust-first experiences that convert in a single moment. By David Johnson February 17, 2026 Every year, marketers analyze performance data from the holiday shopping period to understand how consumers are buying and where marketing strategies are working. While topline growth … Continue reading The path to purchase just got dramatically shorter
As buyers rely on AI summaries, marketing needs new visibility models, KPIs and ownership over the next 18 months. By Stephanie Trovato January 27, 2026 Last month, I asked a VP of marketing how prospects were finding her company. “Organic search, some paid, a little social,” she said. I opened ChatGPT and entered a … Continue reading How CMOs should think about discovery in an AI-first world
Kalshi sues Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Sophie Atkinson The prediction market company Kalshi has sued the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection over a cease-and-desist order that was issued on 3 December. “The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection seeks to prevent Plaintiff KalshiEX LLC (“Kalshi”) from offering event contracts for trading on its … Continue reading Kalshi sues Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
This holiday season is full of mixed signals — sales are breaking records, but shoppers are holding back, and marketers are caught in the middle. Constantine von Hoffman on November 21, 2025 This holiday season, marketers are staring down a paradox that’s hard to ignore: Consumers are feeling cautious, cutting back and worried about … Continue reading Marketers navigating low consumer confidence amid high holiday sales
June 20, 2025 3 ways brands can win back consumer confidence BY Sairah Ashman “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, … Continue reading 3 ways brands can win back consumer confidence
Thrift is about more than just saving money says Gartner’s latest consumer and cultural research. Kim Davis on December 18, 2024 Gartner research shows that consumers are coming to regard thrift as an aspirational virtue, openly resisting consumerism for self-improvement and similar motives. Gartner also detects a widespread trend called “norming” — essentially, seeking … Continue reading Thrift, norming and price paranoia will be consumer trends in 2025
Evolving media trends requires integrating emerging channels into MMM for holistic marketing insights. Angelina Eng on December 3, 2024 Media mix modeling (MMM) helps brands understand how marketing investments affect the bottom line. It originally focused on high-reach channels such as network television, print and radio to assess brand impact and audience reach. … Continue reading Rethinking media mix modeling for today’s complex consumer journey
Several iconic companies have announced significant rebrandings in recent weeks, upending a series of commercial and cultural landmarks. BY Associated Press When Katja Vogt considers a Jaguar, she pictures a British-made car purring confidently along the Italian coastline — a vision of familiarity that conveys “that dreaming, longing feeling we all love.” She’s not sure what … Continue reading How heritage brands challenge consumer identity
September 01, 2024 Consumer spending increased in July as expected The increase was across both goods and services, with outlays on motor vehicles and parts leading the charge. BY Reuters U.S. consumer spending increased solidly in July, suggesting the economy remained on firmer ground early in the third quarter and arguing against a half-percentage-point interest rate … Continue reading Consumer spending increased in July as expected
August 27, 2024 Consumer confidence soars to a 6-month high in August Consumers were less upbeat, however, about the labor market. BY Reuters U.S. consumer confidence rose to a six-month high in August amid optimism over the economic outlook, but Americans are becoming more anxious about the labor market after the unemployment rate jumped to near … Continue reading Consumer confidence soars to a 6-month high in August
