Study finds advertisers prioritizing performance over brand safety
Asked why they cut spend, 41% cited poor performance, 41% brand safety concerns, and 38% media company reputation.
Asked why they cut spend, 41% cited poor performance, 41% brand safety concerns, and 38% media company reputation.
In 2024 alone, Google says it blocked or removed 5.1 billion ads, restricted 9.1 billion more and suspended over 39 million advertiser accounts — most before a single ad was served.
Success in this new era will require platforms to balance innovation with responsibility, growth with safety, and engagement with well-being.