In today’s podcast episode, we discuss how much time Americans spend with GenAI, why daily social media use might not have peaked, and why TV, not mobile, still rules the roost.
Nearly half of US digital shoppers (47.1%) have not used AI to shop and aren't interested, according to an April 2026 survey from Bizrate Insights and EMARKETER.
Livestream shopping is finally carving out a role in the US, even as adoption trails well behind China. For years, the format was held up as ecommerce's next frontier. Now it's settling in not as a replacement for traditional ecommerce, but as a different kind of shopping experience.
Affordability drives food purchases more than health, but brands that pair value with nutrition stand to gain.
Reaching patients through insurers and providers could unlock wearable adoption among higher-need cohorts and strengthen long-term loyalty.
Social burnout weakens organic reach: As people delete apps and share less, brands should prioritize standout content over nonstop posting and trend chasing.
TikTok moves shoppers into physical stores: UK shops, cafes, and luxury brands are using creator content to convert views into visits and sales.
Younger adults mostly use these health features, but older adults' faster uptake points to untapped demand.
Wayfair and QVC set “Christmas in July” events, but frequent promotions risk shopper fatigue and weaker returns.
Housing partnerships open land-constrained markets while influencing shopping habits early.
Commercial credit cards that highlight payment speed and flexibility can snag loyalty.
US consumers shifting toward digital payments creates an opening for pay-by-bank to gain traction.
Visa Stablecoin Platform makes it easier for non-consortium payment providers to offer OpenUSD.
Only 11% cite influencers as a purchase driver, making value and product credibility more important.
Toyota Group drew 9.2 million unique US visitors in April, edging Ford's 9.0 million in a near dead heat for the largest auto-manufacturer audience, according to a June report from Comscore.
AI buying agents create coverage gaps, prompting insurers to define liability before courts do.
As delivery markets mature, acquiring Delivery Hero strengthens Uber's global platform and its appeal to multinational advertisers.
Retail media drives discovery: In-store digital ads help shoppers find new products, giving CPG brands fresh ways to earn attention beyond planned buys.
Chipotle turns fan attention into first-party data.
Premium demand gives airlines confidence to pass fuel costs to travelers.