MediaPost’s Mandese: retire the word “traditional” in media

MediaPost’s Joe Mandese argues the industry should stop labeling radio, TV and out-of-home as “traditional,” citing Guideline data that digital passed 80% of U.S. ad spend and Borrell Associates data showing digital nearing 75% of local spend.

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