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Australia's Ad Spend Stable Amid U.S. Optimism Surge

2/5/2025

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Australia’s advertising spend stayed stable, with a slight 0.9% drop in agency bookings.
Digital and outdoor media gained traction, while linear TV saw a decline.
U.S. marketers showed increased optimism, with 47% predicting GDP growth and 37% anticipating larger budgets for 2025.
75% of marketers plan new product launches, indicating economic confidence.
Audio advertising is expected to grow, fueled by the rising popularity of podcasts.

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Story summary

Australia’s advertising spend stayed stable, with a slight 0.9% drop in agency bookings.
Digital and outdoor media gained traction, while linear TV saw a decline.
U.S. marketers showed increased optimism, with 47% predicting GDP growth and 37% anticipating larger budgets for 2025.
75% of marketers plan new product launches, indicating economic confidence.
Audio advertising is expected to grow, fueled by the rising popularity of podcasts.