The cost of tariffs visualized: What 5 charts say about the future of ad spend
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The article highlights how President Trump's tariffs are creating an atmosphere of uncertainty for advertising spending. With many advertisers expecting substantial budget cuts due to tariffs, confidence in growth projections is waning. Surveys indicate that a significant majority of advertisers are altering their digital advertising strategies, with many pulling back on spending during the first quarter of 2025. This caution is echoed in revised growth forecasts for key sectors, particularly social media, hinting at broader repercussions for the digital advertising market.
President Trump's tariffs are warping the outlook for ad spending, casting a long, uncertain shadow over the year ahead, pushing advertisers to revise their budgets downwards.
According to the IAB, 94% of U.S. advertisers are concerned about the impact of tariffs on spending, with many anticipating cuts between 6% and 20%.
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