Whether that holds for the rest of the year is anyone’s guess, but Amazon’s impact on ad pricing is already undeniable.
February 24, 2025

Streaming TV ad rates are falling and Amazon’s the anchor

Amazon’s influence is reshaping streaming ad costs — downward.

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