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Brand Safety Shifts Markedly in 2025

by Victor Mills on Jan 31, 2025 1:15:37 PM

Social platforms are redefining moderation policies and external political shifts are influencing brand perception. Advertisers must take a more solitary stance, wrangling their trepidation and strengthening partnerships with creators who now have less...
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