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How Neuro-Contextual Makes Advertising Feel Human Again | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Brian Gleason · February 13, 2026 · 24 min

Summary

This episode unveils neuro-contextual advertising, an AI-driven approach that measures emotional and cognitive responses to ads, moving beyond traditional reach and demographic targeting. Ecommerce operators will learn how to leverage these deeper insights to create more human, emotionally resonant campaigns and refine media planning for superior engagement and conversion, all while adhering to privacy-first principles.

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paid acquisitionai & automationbrand & contentanalytics & attribution

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neuro-contextual advertisingai in advertisingemotional intelligence in advertisingprivacy-first advertisingmedia planning optimizationad effectiveness measurementconsumer psychologycognitive engagementcontextual targetingattention metrics

Episode description

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss the redefining of “attention,” what neuro-contextual research actually measures, and how it could reshape media planning for brands that traditionally buy based on reach or demographics rather than emotional resonance. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Content Jeremy Goldman, and Brian Gleason, CEO of Seedtag. Listen everywhere, and watch on YouTube and Spotify. Subscribe to EMARKETER's newsletters. Go to https://www.emarketer.com/newsletters Follow us on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/emarketer/ For sponsorship opportunities, contact us: advertising@emarketer.com For more information, visit: https://www.emarketer.com/advertise/ Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop us a line at podcast@emarketer.com For a transcript of this episode, and to download a copy of Seedtag's report on how Neuro-Contextual drives real human connection, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-neuro-contextual-makes-advertising-feel-human-again-behind-the-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER Seedtag applies advanced AI to deliver privacy-first advertising at scale. As the creator of neuro-contextual advertising, Seedtag moves beyond traditional contextual targeting methods such as keywords and categories. Instead, Seedtag understands deeper signals of interest, intent, and emotion to create custom audiences based on a brand’s objectives.

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What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Redefine media planning by prioritizing emotional resonance and cognitive engagement over traditional reach and demographic metrics to foster deeper consumer connections.
What does this episode say about ai & automation?
Utilize AI-powered neuro-contextual advertising to create custom audiences based on interest, intent, and emotion, moving beyond keyword and category-based targeting for more effective campaigns.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Integrate privacy-first solutions in advertising strategies by adopting neuro-contextual methods that deliver personalized experiences without relying on invasive data.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Explore neuro-contextual insights to understand true consumer attention and emotional responses, optimizing ad creatives and placements for maximum subconscious impact.
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Shift focus from transactional ad metrics to understanding human psychology, ensuring advertising efforts build genuine connections and improve long-term brand affinity.

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