Low-key rollouts aim to dodge backlash without abandoning inclusivity.

Core intimates drive share gains and renewed cross-category demand.

Doctors review AI advice that patients bring to appointments, but still have concerns about its accuracy. Healthcare marketers have room to help guide responsible genAI use.

They’re forging multibillion-dollar licensing and collaboration agreements to bolster drug pipelines as the US’ lead in drug development slips.

LinkedIn posts from digital health founders generate more engagement and AI citations than brand profiles, increasing visibility and discoverability beyond company pages.

Ad-heavy social feeds reward subtlety: Front-loading content with brand messaging hurts favorability, while narrative-led posts keep viewers watching.

Consent as a revenue lever: Opted-in users deliver richer ad returns, and apps that treat consent strategically can nearly double profits.

Netflix challenges YouTube: YouTube leads in reach and revenue, yet Netflix’s rapid ad climb boosts its appeal for brand dollars.

Some 80% of US adults are concerned about AI and just 35% are excited about it, a 2.3-to-1 ratio that runs counter to industry enthusiasm, according to a March 2026 Quinnipiac University survey conducted by Dynata.

Retail media ad spend in Japan is growing fast. But it remains less mature due to a fragmented retail sector, strong traditional players, legacy systems, and a culture favoring offline relationships. Convenience stores and mobile payments will drive growth.

From sensory-focused Gen Alpha initiatives to unexpected brand collaborations, the month showcased how retailers are adapting to evolving consumer behaviors and cultural trends.

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Affluent cohort feels unseen despite outsize sway over household buys.

Reddit opens Shopify to all advertisers: Global rollout ties community intent to DPAs, easing catalog setup and courting retail budgets.