'We’ve got to call their bluff': Amidst retail media spend scrutiny, advertisers pull out of negotiations

'We’ve got to call their bluff': Amidst retail media spend scrutiny, advertisers pull out of negotiations

Amidst retail media spend scrutiny, some advertisers are opting to pull their ad dollars and walk away from the negotiation table.

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