The Shift Towards Ad-Free Options and Subscriptions

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This chapter explores the trend of social media platforms and traditional media moving away from ad revenue towards subscriptions. It discusses the decreasing effectiveness of online advertising, the impact of court judgments on Meta's targeted ads, and how tech platforms like Apple and Google are making it harder for advertising to work effectively. The chapter also mentions alternative forms of monetization and advertising opportunities in previously untapped areas.

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