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by pheug 2258 days ago
> What about the massive increase in views from people being stuck at home ? wouldn't that lead to a higher ROI when people eventually spend ?

That would lead to lower ROI as operating costs are increased to serve those extra users. Sure, with more users they'll serve more ads, but as total spend by advertisers is shrinking those ads will go off at bargain prices, it's simple math.