WASHINGTON: Political ad spending is surging for the US election, with digital campaigns – led by Facebook – accounting for nearly one-fifth of the total, researchers said Feb 12.
A report by eMarketer predicted total campaign media spending jumping 63% from four years ago to US$6.89bil (RM28.50bil), attributing the rise to the "intensity" of the presidential race as well as many congressional contests.
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