Category Archives: Reports

IAB report reveals digital ad growth and marketers ready for economic turmoil

Omnichannel strategies, better audience segmentation and data-driven campaign management show marketers are prepared for turbulent times. Constantine von Hoffman on April 17, 2025    The IAB’s 2024 Internet Ad Revenue Report is a snapshot of a more settled time and a guide for the rocky road ahead. Current trends in marketing have the industry well-positioned … Continue reading IAB report reveals digital ad growth and marketers ready for economic turmoil

Methane is spewing from U.S. landfills, in amounts exceeding EPA limits, report shows

  May 16, 2024 Methane is spewing from U.S. landfills, in amounts exceeding EPA limits, report shows The report, issued by Industrious Labs, shows that EPA regulations are insufficient. BY Reuters Methane emissions at nearly two dozen U.S. landfills regularly exceeded federal limits and in some cases were higher than facility owners reported to the government, … Continue reading Methane is spewing from U.S. landfills, in amounts exceeding EPA limits, report shows

New Gartner report challenges conventional wisdom on holiday marketing

Many brands will be marketing around price this year. Use inclusivity and ESG achievement to stand out in the crowd. Constantine von Hoffman on September 13, 2023 With the holiday shopping season gaining steam, many economic indicators suggest marketers should be focusing on price and savings. However, a new Gartner report takes a contrarian view, … Continue reading New Gartner report challenges conventional wisdom on holiday marketing

Gartner: Generative AI Once Again Shaking Up Marketing Departments

Gartner: Generative AI Once Again Shaking Up Marketing Departments by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, August 23, 2023 Despite risk-management challenges, 14% of 405 senior marketing technologists participating in a Gartner survey said they have invested in tools based on generative artificial intelligence (GAI), but another 63% said they plan to do the same within the next … Continue reading Gartner: Generative AI Once Again Shaking Up Marketing Departments

Online Prices Fell 1.6% Overall In July, But Apparel Rose: Adobe

Online Prices Fell 1.6% Overall In July, But Apparel Rose: Adobe by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, August 8, 2023 Online prices in July 2023 fell 1.6% year-over-year (YoY), marking the eleventh consecutive month of YoY price decreases, according to the Adobe Digital Price Index (DPI). Prices fell for 11 of the 18 categories tracked by Adobe … Continue reading Online Prices Fell 1.6% Overall In July, But Apparel Rose: Adobe

Gartner: Give up on the complete view of the customer

Is it time to abandon the 360-degree view of the customer? Gartner analysts seem to think so. Others disagree. Kim Davis on May 25, 2023 Almost half of the most advanced CDP users have significant challenges with data integration, Gartner’s Matt Wakeman told an audience at Marketing Symposium. He described as “wishful thinking” the following … Continue reading Gartner: Give up on the complete view of the customer

Nielsen’s national TV ratings gets accreditation back after 19-month suspension

The suspension by the Media Ratings Council opened the door for competing rating providers who are being embraced by broadcasters and streamers. Constantine von Hoffman on April 18, 2023 The Media Ratings Council is restoring accreditation for Nielsen’s national TV ratings after a 19-month suspension. The move comes on the eve of the 2023-24 upfronts … Continue reading Nielsen’s national TV ratings gets accreditation back after 19-month suspension