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FAQs
What are the upfronts?
Every year at the upfronts, TV networks, streaming services, and media companies present their content lineups and other features and services to advertisers. Afterward, advertisers and their agencies negotiate and sign deals with TV networks, streaming services, and media companies, committing to spend a set amount of money to buy ads.
Why are the upfronts important to advertisers?
Streaming TV and linear TV continue to help advertisers reach a large number of audiences. By connecting with engaged viewers, marketers can help boost their brands’ awareness and consideration. Additionally, supply for premium content is limited, which encourages advertisers to secure ad spots.
Who attends upfront presentations?
The upfronts span weeks of presentations by streaming services and media networks. Audiences who attend these presentations include advertisers, media buyers, marketers, journalists, and TV and streaming industry professionals.
What’s the difference between upfronts and NewFronts?
Both the upfronts and IAB NewFronts serve as a way for advertisers to secure inventory at scale. The NewFronts function like upfronts, but for digital and new media companies. NewFronts has a stronger focus on technical features, products, and offerings. At the upfronts, there is a greater focus on content programming, giving ad buyers a chance to preview what content is coming so that they can plan and purchase advertising inventory.