In Brief
Posted:
2:34 PM PDT · June 28, 2026
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Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter this week.
Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.
California law effective July 1 requires streaming services to limit ad volume to match video content. Platforms must implement audio normalization; Illinois follows in 2027, signaling regulatory trend toward UX protection that will likely expand across states.
In Brief
Posted:
2:34 PM PDT · June 28, 2026
Image Credits:ronstik / Getty Images
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A new California law, effective July 1, prohibits streaming services from playing ads louder than accompanying video content,…

A California law will go into effect next week prohibiting streaming platforms from airing ads louder than the content they…

The state, home to Netflix and Hulu, has declared volume on adverts cannot be louder than the content people are watching.

Illinois passed a similar law, giving services more incentive to make ads less booming.

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