Advertising Trends

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Split screen comparing a bright, modern Connected TV ad interface with a dim, static-filled traditional television, symbolizing the shift in advertising.
Media Industry

CTV Ads Surge in 2026 Amid Linear TV Ad Decline

Connected TV advertising spend is projected to hit $37.

Amelia Frost·July 5, 2026
A vibrant city street at dusk with large outdoor advertisements, illustrating the resurgence of OOH advertising in the face of social media fatigue.
Advertising

Social Media Fatigue Fuels Unexpected Outdoor Advertising Boom

In a surprising reversal, consumers are now 38% more likely to recall an outdoor advertisement than a social media ad, a stark contrast to a decade ago when digital reigned, according to the Global Ad

Leo Hartmann·June 6, 2026
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Advertising

Marketing Strategies for Entertainment Brands in 2026

Before any promotional materials were even released, the 'Michael' movie's Instagram account had already amassed 20,000 followers, signaling a new era of fan-first digital marketing.

Leo Hartmann·May 27, 2026
A visual representation of advertising budgets shifting from traditional TV to short-form video platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts.
Advertising

Short-Form Video's Rise Reshapes TV Ad Budgets

In 2023, a major CPG brand shifted 30% of its Q4 TV ad budget to TikTok and YouTube Shorts, a move unthinkable just three years prior, according to AdAge .

Leo Hartmann·May 14, 2026
A futuristic cityscape illuminated by holographic ads, symbolizing the massive growth and impact of creator marketing spend in 2025.
Advertising

Creator marketing spend hit $37B in 2025, continues surge

In 2025, creator advertising spend alone reached a staggering $37 billion, a figure that underscores its explosive growth and pivotal role in the digital economy.

Leo Hartmann·April 21, 2026
A visual representation of creator marketing's rapid growth, showing creators on digital platforms and a rising ad spend graph, symbolizing the $37 billion projection by 2025.
Advertising

Creator marketing to hit $37B in US ad spend by 2025

Individual creator videos on TikTok can generate over $200,000 in sales for a brand.

Leo Hartmann·April 21, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with glowing social media ads, symbolizing the significant increase in digital advertising revenue and market dominance.
Advertising

Social media ad revenue jumps 32.6% to $117.7B in 2025

By 2026, Meta is forecast to generate $243.

Leo Hartmann·April 16, 2026
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Advertising

Emerging Native Advertising Trends for Audience Engagement

Over 80% of users ignore banner ads or employ ad-blocking tools, while native ads generate up to 8.

Leo Hartmann·April 16, 2026