Marketers sound off on year one of Netflix’s plan for ad dollars

Marketers sound off on year one of Netflix’s plan for ad dollars

Several ad execs who have recently talked to Netflix sales reps feel hopeful the streamer’s upcoming plans to expand its ad-supported tier will eventually create a more attractive inventory to advertise on — despite its anticipated second year of growing pains.

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