eMarketer
eMarketer is a market research firm that helps marketers understand how consumers spend their time and money, and how marketers are reaching them, by aggregating data from thousands of sources to give leading brands, agencies, and media companies a comprehensive view of digital marketing.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 14, 2026
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Leading specialized research authority for digital advertising, media, and commerce intelligence, widely cited across the industry
eMarketer is a market research firm that helps marketers understand how consumers spend their time and money, and how marketers are reaching them, by aggregating data from thousands of sources to give leading brands, agencies, and media companies a comprehensive view of digital marketing. Its content spans analyst reports, charts, forecasts, presentations, and more, covering high-level topics including advertising and marketing, mobile, search, social media, video, email, and eCommerce. eMarketer also produces a podcast, *Behind the Numbers*, in which its analysts and industry experts examine topics ranging from AI's influence on marketing to social media and consumer shopping behavior. Its research has been cited in industry studies, such as joint work with Zeta revealing that 78% of marketing leaders expect to unify their technology stacks within three years, with AI identified as the primary driver. Source 1: psu.edu — eMarketer - Library Guides Source 2: apple.com — Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast Source 3: zetaglobal.com — Unifying Martech and Ad Tech Gives Marketers an Edge
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Subscription Research
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Enterprise
What they offer
eMarketer Pro
Subscription platform providing access to thousands of charts, forecasts, reports, and analyst insights on digital marketing and media
Digital Ad Spending Forecasts
Proprietary country-level and global forecasts for digital advertising expenditure across channels and formats
Audience Sizing & Demographics
Estimates of digital audience sizes across platforms, devices, and demographic segments
Industry Briefings & Reports
In-depth analyst reports covering verticals such as retail, financial services, healthcare, and travel
Insider Intelligence Newsletters
Daily and weekly email briefings delivering curated data points and analysis to marketing professionals
Custom Research
Tailored research and data analysis services for enterprise clients with specific intelligence needs
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