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Meta to surpass Google in ad revenue by 2026 on AI growth

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Emarketer forecasts that Meta will surpass Google in global digital ad revenue by 2026, reaching an estimated $243.5 billion. This projected shift is attributed to Meta's advancements in AI-powered ad automation. Additionally, the expansion of ad placements on platforms like WhatsApp and Threads is expected to contribute to Meta's revenue growth. AI

IMPACT Meta's AI advancements are projected to drive significant gains in digital ad revenue, potentially reshaping the market landscape.

RANK_REASON Industry projection of a major shift in digital ad revenue between two dominant players. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Meta to surpass Google in ad revenue by 2026 on AI growth

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    Meta set to overtake Google in digital ad revenue in 2026 Emarketer projects Meta’s global ad revenue will reach $243.5B in 2026, surpassing Google’s $239.5B fo

    Meta set to overtake Google in digital ad revenue in 2026 Emarketer projects Meta’s global ad revenue will reach $243.5B in 2026, surpassing Google’s $239.5B for the first time, as # AI -powered automation and new ad surfaces on WhatsApp and Threads accelerate the shift https:// …

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