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Holiday Budgets Accelerate; Netflix & Video Formats Dominate

Oct 20 — Oct 21, 2026

Nearly 30% of holiday ad budgets are expected to deploy by end-of-October, signaling an aggressive early-season push. Meanwhile, Netflix's Q3 revenue surge (+12% YoY) and the rise of video podcasts are reshaping content and platform strategies for Q4.

Video & Streaming3 changes

Netflix's strong Q3 performance and FTC approval of the Publicis-LiveRamp deal underscore consolidation in streaming measurement and ad tech, while video podcasts gain traction alongside traditional audio.

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Holiday Marketing & Performance5 changes

Retailers (Gap, Lululemon, Signet Jewelers, Bed Bath & Beyond) are ramping performance-marketing efforts as nearly 30% of Q4 budgets deploy early, with TikTok capitalizing on Black Friday/Cyber Monday momentum.

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