Digital Video Forecast and Trends Q2 2024

Upfront Advertising Will Outlive Linear TV

Report by Ross Benes  | Jun 18, 2024
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Meet the new upfronts, same as the old upfronts
The currency revolution is stuck in neutral
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Total upfront ad spending will grow this year, even though upfront TV commitments will decline.
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TV Advertising
United States
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Meet the new upfronts, same as the old upfronts
The currency revolution is stuck in neutral
EMARKETER Interviews
Sources
Media Gallery

Upfront advertising is evolving due to streaming’s growth and the emergence of alternative currencies. TV and digital upfront spending will achieve similar levels this year.

Key Question: How much money will advertisers spend on upfront linear TV and digital video ads?

Key Stat: US upfront linear TV ad spending will fall again this year to $17.53 billion, and it will decline further in 2025, per our forecast.

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    Table of Contents

    1. Executive Summary
    2. Meet the new upfronts, same as the old upfronts
    1. The currency revolution is stuck in neutral
    2. EMARKETER Interviews
    1. Sources
    2. Media Gallery

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    Expected Change in Video Ad Budget for the Upfront Negotiation Period According to US Agency/Marketing Professionals, 2023 & 2024 (% of respondents)Nielsen Is Still the Currency Provider With The Widest Adoption Among Major Networks

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    Advertiser Perceptions
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    Pooja Midha
    Effectv
    Executive Vice President, General Manager
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    Dave Morgan
    Simulmedia
    Founder, Executive Chairman
    Interviewed May 9, 2024
    Nicole Scaglione
    PubMatic
    Global Vice President, CTV/OTT and Online Video
    Interviewed March 18, 2024
    Kristina Shepard
    Roku
    Vice President, Global Advertising Sales and Partnerships
    Interviewed May 6, 2024
    Catherine Walstad
    Marketing Architects
    Vice President, MA Media
    Interviewed April 11, 2024

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    Ross Benes

    Contributors

    Vivian Dong
    Associate Forecasting Analyst
    Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf
    Senior Analyst, Digital Advertising & Media
    Yoram Wurmser
    Principal Analyst