RECEIPT #LOU-PA
DEC 27, 2025
PREDICTION BY
Lou Paskalis“In 2026 the data budget line will grow faster than the working media line for the first time at most Fortune 500 advertisers.”
FOLLOW-UP
Q1 2026 IAB and ANA spend benchmarks show data/measurement spend up 11% YoY vs working media at 6% — directionally on track, but full-year 2026 numbers won't be in until Q1 2027.
ORIGINAL SOURCE
Lou's Substack