IAB cuts ad forecast as tariffs take a bite out of spending

October 1, 2025

IAB cuts ad forecast as tariffs take a bite out of spending

Tariffs are cutting into digital advertising: The IAB has revised its 2025 U.S. ad spend outlook downward, trimming projected growth from 7.3% to 5.7%. The cut reflects rising concern over tariffs and broader economic headwinds, with second-half growth now forecast at just 5.0%. Marketers are reacting in real time: 91% of buyers say tariffs are

Read the full article

Published by martech.org