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Redefining Commerce Media Through the Eyes of Shoppers | Behind the Numbers Special Edition

Behind the Numbers: an EMARKETER Podcast · with Shawn McGahee · December 13, 2025 · 20 min

Summary

This episode delves into the evolving landscape of commerce media, emphasizing the critical need for brands to understand shopper behavior and psychology. It highlights how businesses can define and measure audience value, cultivate "brand believers," and overcome challenges in attribution and measurement to optimize off-site retail media strategies for improved ROI.

Key takeaways

Themes

retail & omnichannelpaid acquisitionanalytics & attributionbrand & content

Topics covered

commerce media evolutionshopper behavior psychologyaudience value measurementbrand believer cultivationoff-site retail media strategyincrementality testingretailer media networks

Episode description

In this special edition podcast episode, EMARKETER Principal Analyst Sarah Marzano sits down for a conversation with Shawn McGahee, Senior Director, Performance and Insights, from Roundel. Together they explore audience value, why target guests are brand believers, measurement strategy and incrementality, off-site retail media strategy and more. Listen to Behind the Numbers everywhere you find podcasts and watch on YouTube and Spotify. To learn more about our research and get access to PRO+ go to EMARKETER.com 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 © 2025 EMARKETER

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Understand 'audience value' beyond basic demographics by analyzing shopper psychology and intent to identify and engage 'brand believers.'
What does this episode say about paid acquisition?
Implement robust measurement strategies, including incrementality testing, to accurately assess the effectiveness of off-site retail media campaigns and justify ad spend.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Develop integrated on-site and off-site retail media strategies, leveraging data and analytics to optimize performance across all touchpoints.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Collaborate strategically with retailers to maximize the impact of commerce media, focusing on shared goals and data-driven insights.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
Leverage Roundel's expertise in commerce media as a case study for developing effective off-site retail media strategies that drive performance and customer loyalty.

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