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flag U.S. ad spending rose 12% to $137B in 2025, driven by digital growth and a shift toward traditional media among younger buyers.

flag U.S. ad spending hit $137 billion in 2025, a 12% rise from 2024, with digital impressions up 7% to 16.3 trillion. flag Despite economic headwinds—including 36 states recording negative GDP growth and 20 more showing slowing momentum—advertisers are adjusting budgets amid Federal Reserve and Bank of Canada rate cuts. flag A Borrell Associates survey found younger ad buyers under 35 are increasingly open to boosting traditional broadcast media spending, challenging assumptions about their digital-only preferences, while showing less interest in OTT and Connected TV ads. flag These trends suggest a strategic shift toward diversified media planning, with local media spending potentially signaling broader economic health.

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