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Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

Streaming service Hulu is now allowing political ad buyers to address issues like abortion rights and gun control. Budrul Chukrut/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images hide caption

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Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

The streaming service had refused ads on topics like gun control and abortion. The policy change is likely to drive more dollars into mid-term election TV campaigns.

Hulu will take political ads on contentious issues after a social media outcry

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Crypto ads are a Super Bowl talker, with floating QR codes and Larry David

This illustration photograph taken on July 19, 2021 in Istanbul shows a physical banknote and coin imitations of the Bitcoin crypto currency. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP) (Photo by OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images) OZAN KOSE/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Crypto ads are a Super Bowl talker, with floating QR codes and Larry David

As cryptocurrencies become more popular, crypto companies are tried to drum up excitement at the Super Bowl.

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