This page is home to news and updates about TV upfronts — presentations made by major TV networks to preview upcoming new shows to advertisers ahead of the fall season. Every year during the last week of May, executives from broadcast networks, cable networks, and streaming media companies give their upfront presentations — a glimpse into their fall lineups and new shows focusing on the prime-time slot. This page follows all updates about TV upfronts, from the actual upfront presentations to series cancellations and where marketers spend their ad dollars. Adweek covers it all.
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IAB Reveals 2023 NewFronts Schedule With New Venue

Twitter and Tubi have exited the presentations.

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Game Show Network and Sony Pictures Make Programming a Win-Win in Upfront

There's everything from options in live viewing to branded opportunities in Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

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Disney’s Rita Ferro Is Ready for a More ‘Intimate’ Upfront

The company's new venue accommodates all of its brands on the same stage.

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Fox News Media Focuses on Lifestyle Offerings in Upfront Pitch

The ongoing Dominion lawsuit 'has not impacted strategy,' according to ad sales chief Jeff Collins.

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Paramount Ad Sales Chief John Halley on Upfront Changes, the Reorg and What’s Next

Plus, why the company's surprise upfront week exit isn't 'a one-year-only kind of thing'

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Warner Bros. Discovery Teams With VideoAmp and Comscore as Currency Providers

Clients can transact with the options across the company's linear portfolio for the 2023-2024 upfront season.

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Publishers and Buyers Double Down on DEI Commitments as Upfront Talks Begin

Both sides say they remain committed to meaningful change, despite economic uncertainty.

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Nexstar Finally Reveals Upfront Plans for The CW

The company will hold an event for media buyers on April 25.

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Linear Pay TV Drops Below 50% in US for First Time Ever

The cord-cutters are leading the way, according to Insider Intelligence.

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A+E Networks to Produce 2,500 Hours of Content, the Most in Its History

The company welcomes marquee talent across its portfolio ahead of the 2023-2024 upfront.

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Weak TV Ad Market Fuels Buyer Uncertainty as Upfront Negotiations Loom

Spending is down, though some remain 'cautiously optimistic' about a late-2023 rebound.

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Fuse Media Brings FAST Growing Portfolio of DEI-Focused Programming to Upfront

Distribution for the company's ad-supported streaming channels grew 55% in 2022.

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Warner Bros. Discovery Streaming Loses $217 Million Ahead of Combined Service

DTC division, including HBO Max and Discovery+, added 1.1 million subscribers.

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Fox Changes Upfront Venue, Returns to Live Presentation

Company shifts strategy after 2022's mostly pre-recorded event.