USA TODAY Co. reported that in Q1 2026, revenue generated from AI licensing deals with Meta and Microsoft, combined with digital subscriptions, surpassed advertising income. This strategic shift led to a 45% increase in adjusted EBITDA and the strongest revenue trend observed in four years for the company. AI
IMPACT Demonstrates a new revenue stream for media companies, potentially shifting focus from advertising to AI-driven content licensing.
RANK_REASON A company's AI licensing revenue exceeding traditional advertising income is a significant shift in business models.
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