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