Back-to-school (BTS) is one of the longest and most layered spending seasons on the calendar. Across that stretch, shoppers are planning, stocking up, and outfitting new routines and new lives. That creates real opportunity for brands that show up at...

June 29, 2026

Testing different media mixes and measuring what actually drives results is the backbone of any great campaign strategy. But what happens when marketers cut premium video to chase short-term social efficiency? It’s likely to backfire. According to new data from...

June 5, 2026

Back-to-school (BTS) retail sales are projected to hit $85.42 billion in 2026, a 3.3% year-over-year increase that signals a return to discretionary spending after a more cautious 2025. But the season looks different than it used to: the shopping window...

May 11, 2026

Summer can mean relaxation and downtime for many people, but for advertisers looking to carry momentum into H2, it should mean the opposite. From shifting consumer habits to cultural events commanding massive audiences, this summer in particular will be packed...

April 17, 2026

Father's Day has generated record spending for three years running. Last year’s Father’s Day shopping season clocked in at $24 billion — up more than 7% from the prior year and exceeding the previous high of $22.9 billion in 2023....

April 6, 2026

People spend on what matters to them, and Mother's Day is no exception. Despite economic headwinds, the holiday has generated over $33 billion for three straight years. So for brands, the question isn't whether consumers will spend this Mother’s Day...

March 11, 2026

For Mother's Day, great Connected TV ad creative isn’t just attention-grabbing — it captures real emotion and drives measurable action. And the opportunity keeps growing.  This guide is packed with insights and strategies to help you craft compelling Mother's Day...

March 4, 2026

The data is in: this year’s Cyber Monday topped 14+ billion in online spending, hitting a new record as the biggest online shopping day ever (up 7.1% YoY). The reason behind the boom? First: shoppers acting on early deals, which...

December 17, 2025