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At this stage even a rollback of tariffs might do more harm than good because what goes down could just as easily snap back up. The volatility itself has become the risk. 
May 08, 2025

Quotes from the quarter: What CEOs and CFOs are saying about the state of ad spend

The longer this earnings season drags on, the clearer it becomes: the ad slowdown might be steeper than anyone first thought.

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At this stage even a rollback of tariffs might do more harm than good because what goes down could just as easily snap back up. The volatility itself has become the risk. 

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At the IAB NewFronts, news publishers are hammering home a familiar message to advertisers that their content is brand safe, at a time when stakes are high.

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Publishers are preparing for the next era of audience targeting. A new report surveys 97 media owners on identity, collaboration and monetization in a privacy-first landscape.

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As Uber’s ad business scales past $1.5 billion, it hires first head of measurement.

B2P marketing reflects a fundamental shift and an opportunity for B2B marketers to connect with potential customers in a new way. However, reaching them effectively requires stitching together multiple identity sources.

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Subscriptions is one area where publishers are seeing more revenue, and, in turn, ramping up their plans to strengthen that part of their business in the coming months.

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The rise in demand for digital media has prompted 68% of agencies to expand their offerings. As they scale, many seek hybrid solutions that strike a balance between in-house resources and outsourcing to maintain control and profits.

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Starting today, Justin Thomas-Copeland will succeed Marla Kaplowitz as the 4As’ CEO.

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According to new data from e-commerce analytics firm SmartScout, discovery-oriented searches like “made in USA products only” have surged.