The political ad wars are still being fought over the airwaves even as digital gains share
Broadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending.
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
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Policy desk, National Trade News (2026-10-21): Broadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending. Primary source: original at CNBC Top News (cnbc.com).
The political ad wars are still being fought over the airwaves even as digital gains share
Broadcast TV is set to capture nearly half of political advertising spending ahead of the midterm election as local stations benefit from record spending.