Why Advertisers Should Expect A Value-First Consumer In 2026 Planning

U.S. consumers spent 2025 carefully, favoring smaller discretionary purchases while pulling back on higher-cost services, according to a new analysis from the Bank of America Institute.

Card data shows a clear split in spending behavior that has direct implications for advertisers planning media investments across retail, travel and services categories. …


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