DTC
Evaluating AI Voices – What Does It Mean to Sound “Good”?
For an AI voice to truly excel, it depends on both the speaker's inherent vocal characteristics, how the voice is controlled in conversations, and how text-to speech recreates the cloned voice [Cresta].
DTC
Influencer Marketing Trends 2026: 13 Experts Weigh In on the Future of Performance-Driven Growth
Explore the key trends shaping creator marketing in 2026, and learn how to optimize your budget, partnerships, and performance for higher ROI [impact.com].
CPG
Consumer Tech Market Growth Estimate Resets in 2026
Expect a year of sharp contrasts across regions and sectors, including Consumer Electronics, Home Appliances, IT, and Telecom [NIQ].
eCommerce
How Many Digital Sales Channels Do Shoppers Review Before Purchasing Products?
More than 2,700 shoppers across the U.S., U.K., and Canada were surveyed to understand how consumers navigate different omnichannel touchpoints [Salsify].
CPG
A Wake-Up Call for Big Food
For the first time ever, a government body is dusting off the old Big Tobacco playbook and aiming it squarely at ultra-processed foods [Phil Lempert/The Robin Report].
DTC
What It Means To Be a Sustainable Business and Why It Matters
This infographic breaks down the data showing how consumers expect your business to step up [Bizrate Insights].
Manufacturing
Your Org Chart Is Lying To You
In the next few years, a surprising number of boxes on the org chart will belong to AI agents. That shift forces a rethink of how teams are structured, how work flows, and how leaders create value [Corevist].
Consumer Goods & Services
Great Out-of-Home and Billboard Ads of 2025
From large-scale 3D executions to simple concepts placed in the perfect location, this year proved that OOH remains one of the strongest ways to make an impact in the physical world [Broadsign].
CPG
Infographic: Consumer Mindsets Through the New Year
This infographic explores how consumers approach meal planning, budgeting, and discovery at the start of the new year [Chicory].
Manufacturing
Build Faster, Adapt Smarter, Win Bigger
Why accelerators built on composable principles are redefining transformation [Composable.com].
DTC
Cyber Week 2025: Championing Growth Among Risk
Cyber Week 2025, spanning Black Friday to Cyber Monday, set new benchmarks for ecommerce. This year, consumers demonstrated a sustained appetite for online deals and new sales channels [Riskified].
DTC
6 Ways to Improve Customer Support
Does your customer support meet the expectations and preferences of the modern consumer? A survey of over 2,000 online shoppers shows how retailers can provide an ideal customer support experience [Bizrate Insights].
eCommerce
The $1.1 Trillion Problem
Read how eCommerce leaders are turning technical glitches into revenue gold for their brands [Webeyez].
CPG
How Emerging Brands Can Strengthen Equity and Scale Performance
Emerging brands have cleared a critical hurdle; consumers know you exist. But now comes the harder part: earning trust, carving out a meaningful identity, and turning attention into action [DISQO].
CPG
Shelf No Longer Sells: Why Digital Discovery Is Defining CPG 3.0
The rules of consumer packaged goods are being rewritten. Products alone don’t sell anymore—experiences, data, and digital ecosystems do [Incisiv].
DTC
The Hidden Risk of Going Viral: How Top DTC Operators Turn Spikes into Long-Term Growth
Every DTC brand wants the viral moment. When a product takes off, orders surge, and acquisition costs drop overnight. But demand spikes don’t wait for supply chains or cash flow to catch up [Clearco].
AI Expert Details Why 95% Fail at AI Integration
Discover the framework, foundations, and capabilities that separate successful AI integration from costly pilots that never scale [Coveo].
Shopper Blog Series: Unpredictable Shoppers. Predictable Success.
Shoppers may seem unpredictable, but their purchases can reveal patterns that are both insightful and actionable for retailers [Circana].
How to Create a Loyal Online Customer Base
Marketing and advertising can do a lot to attract new customers, but what about maintaining a consistent rotation of returning customers that will sing your praises and always choose you over your competitors? [Virid]
Are You Experiencing a Decline in Organic Traffic? You’re Not Alone
Discover why organic traffic is declining, what it means for your business, and how to adapt with smarter KPIs, deeper content strategies, and the right tools to thrive in the new search landscape [Akeneo].
Cyber Week 2025: Fashion Marketplace Strategies for the Extended Peak
Cyber Week is no longer a one-off shopping frenzy. Instead, it sits at the heart of a 10-week extended Black Friday peak, where consumer journeys are anything but linear [ChannelEngine].
Interactive Out-of-Home Advertising: The Future of Public Brand Engagement
Learn how interactive out-of-home (OOH) advertising uses real-time technology and immersive media to turn standard billboards, kiosks, screens, or installations into two-way experiences [Loook.ai].
The Best Post-Purchase Email Flow to Increase Customer Lifetime Value
Learn why the lack of valuable content, post-purchase personalization, and dirty data cause most DTC brands to churn 75-80% of their customers after just one order [Klevu].
The Soccer Report
With the world’s biggest soccer tournament coming to the U.S. in 2026, brands are eager to understand how the rise of American soccer fandom is reshaping consumer habits and opening new avenues for engagement [Fetch].
What Is Connected TV? How CTV Advertising Works (2025)
Connected TV (CTV) has transformed the biggest screen in the house into a performance channel, giving brands the power to reach high-intent audiences with digital-level precision and real-time results [MNTN].
4 Ways to Leverage Customer Comments for Ecommerce Growth
When you leverage feedback effectively, you signal to current customers that you value them, while encouraging prospective buyers to trust in your brand [Bizrate Insights].
How to Test Product Image Variations for Higher Conversions
Without a systematic approach to testing and optimizing images, companies risk losing potential customers to competitors with more compelling product images [Cloudinary].
Stop Copying, Start Leading: LATAM’s Opportunity to Redefine Commerce
LATAM’s opportunity is real, but it requires boldness, vision, and the willingness to stop copying what worked elsewhere and start building what will work better [Orium].
Holiday Outlook 2025: 5 Data-Backed Strategies to Unwrap Brand Success
It goes without saying that the holiday shopping season is critical for brands across categories. And 2025 promises to be no different, as consumers struggle to find the balance between wanting to celebrate and a need to save [Ibotta].
Why Growth-Stage Companies Are at a Search Crossroads, and What Comes Next
For mid-sized companies, the pressure to scale digital growth is relentless, and nowhere is that more evident than in search [Botify].
The Future of Predictive Shopping: 5 Ways AI Knows What You Want Before You Do
Whether you’re a retailer trying to compete with giants or a brand looking to meet shoppers where they are, AI shopping opens new possibilities [ProductsUp].
The Ultimate Guide to Ad Testing
With attention spans getting shorter and digital channels multiplying, ad testing before launch is no longer optional; it’s how you protect your budget and your brand [Dragonfly AI].
Infographic: 2025 Holiday Shopping Trends
Data from over 500 U.S. consumers uncovers the key motivations, behaviors, and opportunities shaping this year’s holiday grocery landscape [Chicory].
The Untapped Potential of Dropped Shopping Sessions: How to Win Back Abandoned Browsers
For every shopper who abandons their cart, 3-5 more abandon their browse session without ever adding anything to their cart [Bloomreach].
2026 Marketing Calendar: U.S. Holidays for Specific Audiences
Use this guide to craft highly personalized offers and messages that resonate deeply, foster loyalty, and drive conversions all year round [SheerID].
Follow the C-Store Data: 5 Action Items for CPG Brands
With strategic collaboration between CPG brands and convenience retailers on the rise, brands should seek out every competitive advantage possible [PDI Technologies].
Don’t Let Holiday Traffic Crash Your Site: A Dev Team’s Proactive Performance Checklist
Slowdowns and, worse, outright outages during peak shopping days aren’t just inconvenient, they’re catastrophic. Every second of delay can mean lost sales, frustrated customers, and lasting brand damage [Yottaa].
