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Andrew Lipsman

Founder & Chief Analyst at Media, Ads + Commerce

Independent analysis of retail media, commerce, and advertising trends

AnalystChicago, Illinois, United States18+ years in industry

Last updated May 31, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 31, 2026

Bio

Andrew Lipsman is the Founder & Chief Analyst at Media, Ads + Commerce, where he provides independent analysis at the intersection of retail media, e-commerce, and advertising technology. He previously served as Principal Analyst at eMarketer (Insider Intelligence) from 2018 to 2022, and prior to that spent over a decade as VP of Industry Analysis at Comscore. Lipsman is widely recognized for his data-driven forecasts and accessible commentary that bridges complex market dynamics with practical business strategy.

Previous Roles

Principal Analyst

eMarketer (Insider Intelligence) (2018-2022)

VP of Industry Analysis

Comscore (2007-2018)

Expertise
Retail Media NetworksCommerce MediaDigital AdvertisingE-commerce StrategyAudience MeasurementMedia and Commerce ConvergenceAdvertising Market ForecastingConsumer Behavior Analytics
Education
  • MBA, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Notable Achievements
  • Pioneered widely cited retail media forecasting frameworks at eMarketer that shaped industry investment decisions
  • Authored hundreds of research reports on digital advertising and e-commerce trends at eMarketer and Comscore
  • Established himself as a leading independent voice on retail media following departure from institutional research roles
  • Regular contributor to publications including MediaPost and other AdTech trade outlets
Speaking Topics
Retail Media Networks and Their Growth TrajectoryThe Convergence of Media and CommerceE-commerce Advertising StrategyDigital Advertising Market TrendsMeasuring the Impact of Commerce Media
Publications
  • eMarketer retail media and e-commerce research reports
  • MediaPost contributor
  • Comscore industry white papers and research