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The Masterji Brief: 4 updates for 19 September 2026
4 verified updates from 4 sources: News (1) and Research (3).
This edition contains 4 verified updates from 4 original sources: News (1) and Research (3).
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News Story 1 of 4
Todd Parsons Appointed CEO of Prodege
What happened
Todd Parsons is set to become the chief executive of marketing insights firm Prodege, with his first day scheduled for October. The appointment was reported by Adweek, whose reporter previously spent six years covering advertising at Business Insider before joining the publication in 2024.
Confirmed details
Prodege is described as a marketing insights firm. Todd Parsons's first day as CEO is in October.
Research Story 2 of 4
eMarketer Forecast: US B2B Digital Ad Spending Growth Accelerates in 2026
What the study found
An eMarketer forecast tracking US B2B digital advertising expenditure through 2028 finds that growth will speed up in 2026 before decelerating the following year. According to the report, video and mobile formats are expanding more quickly than total B2B digital ad outlays, display is capturing a larger share, and the tech products and services sector is driving growth across industries.
Detail
The forecast examines how B2B digital ad spending is moving across formats, platforms, and industries and what implications that holds for budget allocations.
Research Story 3 of 4
Circana's 2026 Holiday Media Report Highlights AI Influence on CPG Purchasing
What the study found
Circana released a 2026 media holiday report featuring four recommendations for advertisers, drawing on its consumer data, ShopperSights, and social commerce data. According to a March 2026 Circana Shopper Survey, one quarter of consumers reported using an AI recommendation to buy a consumer packaged goods product.
Detail
Circana's 2026 media holiday report, titled How Advertisers Should Prepare for Holiday 2026, outlines four recommendations and is built on Circana consumer data, ShopperSights, and social commerce data. A March 2026 Circana Shopper Survey found that 25 percent of consumers said they had used an AI recommendation when purchasing a consumer packaged goods product.
Research Story 4 of 4
Amazon's India Quick Commerce Integrates With Existing Platform Ecosystem
What the study found
Amazon's quick commerce operations in India function as an extension of its existing retail, advertising, and subscription ecosystem rather than as an isolated service, leveraging established logistics, payment systems, and Prime membership benefits. The company operates a broad platform spanning retail, advertising, and subscription services that supports its on-demand delivery offerings in India.
Detail
Amazon.com runs retail, advertising, and subscription platform businesses. Quick commerce in India connects into Amazon's existing logistics, payments, and Prime benefits infrastructure rather than operating as a standalone service.