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Fresh wave threatens media spending

Fresh wave threatens media spending

MI predicts contraction of advertising industry if outbreak lasts several months

Thailand’s media spending is expected to grow less than 5% in 2021, down from a previous estimate of 8-10% following a fresh wave of the pandemic, says Media Intelligence (MI), a media planning and creative agency.

A contraction could happen if the outbreak is severe and lasts a few months, said MI.

The third wave of the pandemic in Thailand is threatening media spending in 2021, which has caused fears that it might plunge to a new low again after just recently passing a low point in February,” Pawat Ruangdejworachai, president of MI, told the Bangkok Post.

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