A 2026 Survival Guide for E-commerce Advertisers Third-party cookies once powered e-commerce advertising, until browsers decided it was time to pull the plug. These small tracking files helped brands follow shoppers across the web, fuel personalization, retargeting, and attribution. Now, privacy changes from Google, Safari, and Firefox are reshaping the…

About 65% of viewers scroll on their phones while streaming, turning attention into the hardest metric to win. That shift captures the week. CTV becomes more performance-driven, AI rules tighten, and retail media pulls closer to the screen as platforms race to prove value and trust at the same time.…

Paramount just launched a $108.4 billion hostile bid for WBD, turning an already wild week in media into a full-on power shuffle. Across streaming, advertising, regulation, and ecommerce, the pace of change continues to accelerate. Marketers are adapting to bigger swings, bolder deals, and new rules that shape how audiences…

The average person sees upto nearly 10,000 ads per day, so standing out starts with a brand that looks, feels, and sounds unmistakably yours. Branding shapes how people recognize your business, and it becomes even stronger when every ad reinforces the same identity. Consistent visuals and messaging help audiences connect…

The average U.S. household has approximately 21 connected devices, meaning customers rarely stay on one screen for long. Today’s customer journey is non-linear. People bounce between TV, phones, laptops, and social media platforms while they explore, compare, and decide, so every touchpoint needs to work together. Let’s break down how…

Brands can now test TV and digital ads in as little as 15 minutes, a pace that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago. This is changing how teams plan, refine, and launch creative across every screen. AI-powered creative testing helps marketers move past slow, manual A/B tests and…

Cyber Week’s $44.2 billion surge shows just how fast AI-driven commerce is taking over. As shoppers moved faster, the industry followed. Big networks restructured, streaming giants placed bold bids, and new tech reshaped how brands reach and convert audiences. In this week’s PDMI roundup, we break down rising e-commerce trends,…

Key CTV Insights, New AI Innovations, Member Wins, and What’s Ahead for 2026 Streaming now accounts for 44% of viewing time but only 16.5% of ad impressions.  This mismatch shaped some of the most important conversations at PDMI West 2025. You now have exclusive access to all eight session videos,…