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How Seasonal Moments Reveal What Consumers Want Next | Behind the Numbers

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Arielle Feger · September 24, 2026 · 22 min

Summary

Today's podcast explores how the definition of seasonality is shifting, moving beyond fixed calendar dates as consumer behaviors evolve. Ecommerce operators can leverage these "seasonal moments" to uncover emerging growth opportunities and extract valuable audience, motivation, and shopping insights. These insights are crucial for informing future campaigns and shaping long-term strategic planning in a dynamic market.

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dtc strategyretail & omnichannelanalytics & attributionbrand & content

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evolving seasonalityconsumer behavior shiftsretail media networksdata-driven marketingpredictive analyticscustomer journey mappingomnichannel strategymoment marketing

Episode description

In today’s podcast episode, we discuss what seasonality means today as shopping behaviors and consumer needs become less tied to a single moment on the calendar. How can seasonal moments help brands identify where new growth opportunities may be emerging? And what audience, motivation, or shopping insights can you carry forward into future campaigns and longer-term strategy? Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, along with Senior Analyst Arielle Feger and James Gourde, Senior Director of the Partner Solutions Group at Roundel. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube or 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, click here: https://www.emarketer.com/content/podcast-how-seasonal-moments-reveal-what-consumers-want-next-behind-numbers © 2026 EMARKETER As you plan for 2027, start with Roundel. Target's retail media network reaches over 100 million Target Circle members with data-driven strategies that expand reach, strengthen brand connection, and drive measurable growth. From discovery to decision, Roundel helps your brand show up in the moments that matter most, because joy is good for business. Learn more.

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What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Identify and capitalize on "micro-seasons" and emerging trends beyond traditional holidays by analyzing underlying consumer motivations and behaviors during peak moments.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Utilize retail media networks, like Roundel, to gain direct access to shopper data and deliver targeted messaging, enhancing brand connection and driving measurable growth at the point of purchase.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Develop dynamic marketing strategies that adapt to real-time consumer signals rather than relying on rigid, pre-set plans, ensuring responsiveness to non-linear consumer journeys.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Integrate seasonal learnings into year-round strategy, ensuring insights from one period continuously inform and improve subsequent marketing and product development efforts.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Personalize offers, content, and product recommendations throughout the year by segmenting audiences based on their engagement with specific seasonal events or trends to refine targeting.

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