An influx of ad-free streamers may limit streaming ad inventory and lead to a surge in ad prices.
December 04, 2019

The streaming wars have begun to unsettle the advertising industry. As Netflix, Disney and WarnerMedia all focus primarily on their ad-free streaming services, ad buyers are wary that their ability to reach large audiences will get caught in the crossfire -- and result in higher costs. Read more below.

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An influx of ad-free streamers may limit streaming ad inventory and lead to a surge in ad prices.
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