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Streaming Giants Adapt as Ad Budgets Shift Amid Recession

4/16/2025

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Amid economic uncertainty, analysts are cautiously optimistic about the media industry's resilience. Streaming giants like Netflix and Disney are evolving with consumer preferences, while traditional TV struggles. A looming recession threatens to slash ad spending by $45 billion, accelerating the shift of budgets from linear TV to digital platforms.

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Amid economic uncertainty, analysts are cautiously optimistic about the media industry's resilience. Streaming giants like Netflix and Disney are evolving with consumer preferences, while traditional TV struggles. A looming recession threatens to slash ad spending by $45 billion, accelerating the shift of budgets from linear TV to digital platforms.