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    Filed August 4, 2026

    Called it.

    The short version

    Brian Wieser predicted on July 1, 2024: “2024 U.S. ad economy up in the double digits -- 10.5% -- if included [political ad spending]” Verdict: Called it. The forecast of 10.5% growth including political ad spending is consistent with later industry tallies and the qualitative prediction of a "banner year for political ad spending".

    Prediction by

    Brian Wieser

    On July 1, 2024

    2024 U.S. ad economy up in the double digits -- 10.5% -- if included [political ad spending]

    Follow-up

    The forecast of 10.5% growth including political ad spending is consistent with later industry tallies and the qualitative prediction of a "banner year for political ad spending".

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