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The Secret to $1B Streaming Exits: Local vs. National AdTech

August 25, 20261:36

Where do the next billion-dollar streaming exits actually come from? Michael Beach, CEO of Cross Screen Media, breaks down why top-valued AdTech companies target local and niche advertisers rather than chasing major Madison Avenue brands. He reveals how high agency pricing power squeezes national ad margins, while scaling across tens of thousands of local brands builds far more profitable businesses.