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As Prices Rise And Ratings Fall On Linear TV, Brands Pay More For Mass Reach

As audiences erode on linear TV, supply is shrinking and pricing is going up on scarcity value. Advertisers have already shifted a significant amount of money out of linear TV as audiences flock to digital. According to Zenith, digital will make up more than half of ad spend globally for the first time in 2021,... Continue reading »
by Alison Weissbrot // August 9th, 2019 //
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Digitally Native Companies Spent $1 Billion To Dominate NBCUniversal’s TV Upfront

Digitally native companies made nearly $1 billion in commitments during this year’s upfront, making them the biggest advertiser category in NBCUniversal’s $7 billion upfront, the company said during its Q2 earnings Thursday. The digitally native category includes the “FAANG” companies (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix, Google) as well as direct-to-consumer companies like Peloton, NBCU’s CEO Steve... Continue reading »
by Sarah Sluis // July 25th, 2019 //
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At The NewFronts, It’s More About The Buzz Than The Buy

"On TV And Video" is a column exploring opportunities and challenges in advanced TV and video. Today’s column is written by Steve Carbone, chief digital and investment officer at MediaCom US. With another NewFronts upon us, there are, as always, a number of key trends, themes and questions that have emerged. Among those that have... Continue reading »
by AdExchanger // April 29th, 2019 //
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Facebook Makes Big Pitch To Woo TV Buyers

Facebook wants that upfront money. On Tuesday, Facebook said it will start letting TV buyers purchase inventory in specific programs hosted on Watch. This offering, called Showcase, resembles an upfront buy, as the inventory will be priced against Nielsen-validated demos and sold in advance at fixed prices. This content includes programs like “Sorry For Your... Continue reading »
by Allison Schiff // February 26th, 2019 //
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Linear: An Overlooked Opportunity In The Evolving DSP Landscape

"On TV And Video" is a column exploring opportunities and challenges in advanced TV and video. Today’s column is written by Ramsey McGrory, chief revenue officer at Mediaocean. With The Trade Desk’s market above $5 billion (Stock: TTD) and MediaMath’s valuation topping $1 billion following its last funding round, leading traditional demand-side platforms (DSPs) are... Continue reading »
by AdExchanger // November 15th, 2018 //
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Why AMC Networks Is Building A Data-Driven Sales Team

When AMC created a dedicated data sales team, which it revealed last week, it set the stage for AMC to compete more effectively with networks like NBC and Fox. AMC owns the television channels AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC and SundanceTV, and its data sales team, called AMCN Agility, will span that national footprint. Spearheaded... Continue reading »
by Kelly Liyakasa // April 2nd, 2018 //
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Netflix Will Have Ads, And Other Predictions From Top TV Ad Chiefs

Netflix will inevitably need ads, predicted Jo Ann Ross, CBS’ president and chief advertising revenue officer, during a fireside chat at AdExchanger’s Industry Preview on Thursday. “Maybe they’ll offer a lower-cost version of their service [or a different model],” she said, “but if they’re spending that much money [on content], they will look for ways... Continue reading »
by Kelly Liyakasa // January 22nd, 2018 //
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NBCU Brings In Nearly $6.5 Billion In Upfront, Tripling Its Volume Of Audience-Based Buys

The result of NBCUniversal’s 2017-2018 upfront: Bookings volume increased by 8% to nearly $6.5 billion, according to the company. Although total volume growth was slightly softer than last year’s 10% increase, NBCU clocked positive momentum across its portfolio. NBCU commanded high single-digit CPM increases across all inventory, including late night and sports. (Those figures don’t... Continue reading »
by Kelly Liyakasa // July 12th, 2017 //
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Turner: 'We’re Not TV. We’re Omnichannel.'

Unlike the NBC upfront, which touted TV’s edge over digital, Turner Broadcasting took a different approach at its upfront Wednesday by emphasizing the “omnichannel experience.” “We reach 125 million viewers now across linear, OTT and mobile devices every month,” said Kevin Reilly, president of TBS and TNT, and chief creative officer for Turner Entertainment. “We’re... Continue reading »
by Kelly Liyakasa // May 17th, 2017 //
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NBC Touts Brand Safety And Scale At 2017 Upfronts

NBCUniversal’s chairman of advertising sales, Linda Yaccarino, went straight for Google’s jugular at the network’s Monday upfront presentation. “At NBCUniversal, you never have to worry about showing up next to something objectionable,” Yaccarino said at the New York City event, alluding to the online giant’s brand safety struggles. “But, let’s be honest: Brand safety is... Continue reading »
by Kelly Liyakasa // May 15th, 2017 //
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