The document discusses emerging trends in 2011 and their effect on the digital path to purchase. It notes that shoppers are increasingly going online early in the buying cycle to gather information and make purchase decisions. It also discusses the rise of interactive TV and how tablets are increasing while laptop sales decrease. Mobile devices are beginning to replace credit cards for smaller purchases. The path to purchase has become more complex with digital and mobile influencing shopping behaviors. Marketers need to better integrate digital and mobile strategies to reach consumers throughout the purchasing process.