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Opinion

Ad-funded content on platforms doesn’t work because there are too few platforms and the rents are too high. As media fragments and production businesses suffer, creators must diversify to survive.

Recent attacks on DEI impact the sector’s creative potential, its financial sustainability and its ability to connect with modern, diverse audiences. Some good work is being done, but there is much more to do.

Precision-targeting may be seductive but comes with limitations. Here’s how agencies and brands can navigate the shifting sands of data-driven marketing. 

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