China's economy grows 5.2% in Q2 despite US tariffs DW 07/15/2025
"China achieved growth above the official target of 5% in Q2 partly because of front loading of exports," said Zhiwei Zhang, chief economist at Pinpoint Asset Management.
Emerging consumer brands should invest in paid media only when they have a strong distribution and are maintaining a healthy growth rate; otherwise, spending is premature.
2024 was a trillion dollar year that signals slower days ahead
In 2025, digital ad spending, excluding political dollars, is projected to grow by 8.4%, a notable decline from 14.3% growth anticipated for 2024, sparking caution across the industry.