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Ad market reaches its highest share of GDP

A line chart that shows global advertising revenue as a share of nominal GDP from 2000 to 2030, with 2026-30 projected. The share fell from 0.94% in 2000 to a low of 0.55% in 2011-12, then rose to 0.98% in 2025 and a projected 1.1% in 2030.

Global advertising revenue as a share of nominal GDP

Data: WPP Media; Chart: Sara Fischer/Axios

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Heat table showing net reputation scores for 12 tech companies among Democrats and Republicans from 2024 to 2026. Blue indicates more favorable views among Democrats and red among Republicans. While nine of the 12 were more favorable among Democrats in 2024, all were more favored by Republicans in 2026.

Net reputation score for select tech companies, by political party affiliation

Data: Axios/Harris Poll; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios

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