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#Upfronts

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Latest Signals (3)

The Stage · 2026-04-16 13:52:34 · Variety

1. Paramount's New Revenue Chief Jay Askinasi Launches Upfront Push to Unite Streaming and Linear TV

Jay Askinasi, Paramount's newly installed chief revenue officer, is moving from preparation to execution as the media giant kicks off its critical upfront advertising negotiations this week. His immediate mission is to dismantle the traditional barriers between the company's streaming platforms and its stand-alone tele...

The Stage · 2026-04-17 05:22:22 · Variety

2. Paramount Skydance's First Upfront: A Rebirth Pitch to Advertisers Amid Industry Turmoil

Paramount Skydance made its debut pitch to advertisers this week, framing its future around a high-stakes blend of technology, sports, and corporate rebirth. The newly merged entity gathered media buyers, talent, and press on its Melrose Avenue lot for the first of several planned upfront presentations, a critical ritu...

The Vault · 2026-05-09 19:01:38 · Variety

3. TV Ratings Under Siege: Big Media Pivots to Car Showroom Visits and Movie Ticket Sales as New Upfront Currency

The television industry's decades-old reliance on eyeballs is facing a quiet revolt. Major media companies are now pushing alternative metrics—car showroom visits, movie ticket purchases, and other real-world behaviors—as the new currency for upfront advertising negotiations. The shift signals growing dissatisfaction w...