Lower CPMs are drawing SMB brands, from mattresses to legal and autos, into streaming ad inventory. Guess who’s best placed to benefit?
February 27, 2025

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Lower CPMs are drawing SMB brands, from mattresses to legal and autos, into streaming ad inventory. Guess who's best placed to benefit?

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  • Publishers are using different kinds of standalone newsletter subscriptions to grow revenue and, in some cases, offer lower priced tiers to see if they can convert readers around popular products.
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  • Forget scale and leverage — the indie pitch now is agility, innovation and a tech playbook nimble enough to charm advertisers who don't need (or want) the big agency industrial complex.
  • This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at the rise in sports-related content across streaming services as ESPN surrenders some sports rights.
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This week’s Future of TV Briefing looks at the rise in sports-related content across streaming services as ESPN surrenders some sports rights.
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