IAB cuts ad forecast as tariffs take a bite out of spending | MarTech
Tariffs and broader economic headwinds are lowering U.S. digital ad growth forecasts and pushing marketers to favor flexibility and short-term performance.
Why Big Brand Price Increases Will Flatten Ad Budgets | AdExchanger
Rising input costs and tariffs force CPG brands to raise prices while flattening marketing spend, requiring more efficient advertising and reduced percent-of-sales budgets.
Top 10 Marketing Budget Software to Track Spend in 2025
Gartner's Spend Survey shows flat marketing budgets for 2025 at 7.7% of revenue, urging CMOs to optimize every dollar amidst pressures to do more with less.