To capture a share of limited holiday gains, retailers and brands must zero in on pockets of opportunity across mobile commerce, social platforms, and consumer adoption of AI for shopping.

Buying moments are surfacing everywhere; in search results, social media, streaming platforms, and the AI tools guiding consumer choices. For retailers, that means rethinking how conversion happens and reshaping commerce operations for a world where any touchpoint can become a point of sale.

Our exclusive survey data examines the path to purchase across six markets in Latin America as digital marketplaces, social commerce, and AI reshape shopping behavior.

A WPP court filing reveals $9 billion in spend and rebate income, pushing brands to revisit principal media terms.

With TikTok uncertainty lifted, sponsored creator post volume and influencer activity surged after the US joint venture deal.

Platform-agnostic user-generated content (UGC) accounts for 35% of influencer marketing campaigns worldwide, surpassing TikTok (21%) and trailing only Instagram (40%), according to a January report from Collabstr.

This FAQ explores how marketers can reach Gen Alpha amid tightening privacy rules and growing household influence.

UK ecommerce is entering a steady, mature phase—but there are still opportunities for growth.

AWS' new AI tool reformats live broadcasts for TikTok and Reels in seconds, unlocking scalable ad inventory.

A new partnership combined with TikTok's short-form clips and creators help brands reach mobile-first sports fans beyond game day.

The Supreme Court’s tariff relief offers incremental upside and could add billions to search and social spending.

TikTok’s engagement gap with Instagram and Facebook is widening, but volatile reach means brands must turn spikes into lasting customer ties.

Teens live on their phones, bouncing between short-form video, gaming, shopping, and AI. As social feeds become storefronts and AI doubles as a tool and companion, brands must rethink how they earn attention—and trust—in teen digital life.

Healthcare and pharma marketers should ramp up social listening and host expert Ask Me Anything sessions to drive engagement without feeling intrusive.

Snapchat+ hits 25 million subscribers as its ad growth stalls.

This FAQ addresses the fundamentals of mcommerce and the trends shaping 2026.

Media habits keep evolving as digital gains ground faster than traditional declines. Video is absorbing more attention, screens are doing more of the work, and the central battle is for a share of limited consumer time.

Instagram is reportedly expanding Meta's ecosystem with Instants, a Snapchat-style app that would add inventory and reach, reinforcing Meta’s ad dominance.