As AI reshapes how shoppers discover and choose products, brands, platforms and retailers are racing to turn signals, conversations, and intent into measurable growth.
University of Virginia Professor Luca Cian leads this research-backed Learning Lab session promising a strategic framework that helps navigate AI acceptance and trust in consumer goods and retail.
Though it underscored a maturing landscape, P2PI's latest Retailer Media Network (RMN) Ratings report pointed to continued challenges for CPG brand organizations working with RMNs.
Creators are expanding beyond TikTok and Instagram to platforms like Substack, Discord and Reddit, where deeper trust is built through long-form and subscription content.
Through a partnership with Swiftly, the cooperative aims to simplify its digital ecosystem while enabling more personalized promotions and measurable media activations.