Questions about the economy haven’t cooled Q4 spending — they’ve just made shoppers more strategic. While shoppers remain cost-conscious, they’re finding creative ways to maintain their holiday traditions and splurge on what matters most. For advertisers, these evolving consumer habits...

July 18, 2025

Value-driven consumer behavior will be a key driver of the 2025 back-to-school (BTS) shopping season. As economic uncertainty persists, shoppers are getting savvier about where and how they spend their money, making decisions based on perceived worth and timing purchases...

July 1, 2025

Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, Memorial Day Weekend (MDW) shoppers showed up with serious purchase intent, driving impressive performance for brands of all shapes and sizes. Using first party MNTN Performance TV data, we dug into MDW 2025 numbers to gauge...

June 18, 2025

Gone are the days when summer represented a lull in consumer spending. The warmer months have become pivotal for driving business growth and building crucial customer relationships. Despite economic uncertainties, consumers have indicated that they are still eager to travel...

May 15, 2025

Streaming has transformed the way we watch TV — and the way advertisers connect with audiences. It’s no longer just an up-and-coming channel, it’s the primary method of television and movie consumption for millions of viewers around the world.  Whether you're...

May 12, 2025

“Economic uncertainty” has become an all-too-familiar phrase lately, leaving many advertisers to question their next moves. Understandably so — how are you supposed to set budgets and plan campaigns when it’s unclear what consumer demand will look like tomorrow (let...

April 30, 2025

With Americans spending over $22 billion on Father's Day two years in a row (2023 and 2024), the holiday remains a significant seasonal opportunity for advertisers. But our research shows that brands relying on past strategies to connect with Father's...

April 22, 2025

Connected TV advertising has been reaching new heights, and programmatic is a major force behind that growth. According to new research from EMARKETER, over 90% of CTV display ad spend is happening programmatically, and that trend is expected to drive...

April 17, 2025