Linear ad spend grew in Q1 despite economic uncertainty: iSpot
While streaming continues to make gains, the increase in linear spend during the period, even despite a decline in impressions, signals a sharper focus by marketers on quality outcomes.
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Google Search traffic decline is inevitable, execs say
Google execs believe Search will lose traffic to Gemini or ChatGPT, and urged urgent Gemini monetization, according to an internal document
Time spent with media reaches ‘saturation,’ declines first time since great recession
Consumer time spent with media is rising, but time spent with ad-supported media is shrinking, according to PQ Media’s 2025 Global Consumer Media Usage Forecast.
WPP lost ground in 2024, expects to lose more this year
WPP reported a 2024 net organic revenue decline of 1% and a fourth-quarter shortfall of 4.2%. Investors sent the stock down 15% on the London Exchange after the firm released the results Thursday morning.
Google Ads: Is declining quality intentional?
In recent years a growing number of SEO industry insiders and others who use Google Search and Google Ads have voiced concerns about noticeable changes and wondered whether the company’s services are broken.
Dentsu moves to restore growth after flat 2024
Dentsu reported a slight net organic revenue decline for full-year 2024 of 0.1% but noted sequential quarterly improvement throughout the year with Q4 organic growth 2.6%. The results were in line with recent guidance.
IPG loses ground in Q4, posts slight growth for 2024
Interpublic Group reported a net organic revenue decline of 1.8% for the fourth quarter, with 0.2% organic growth for full year 2024, versus flat for the prior year.