US Campaign Finance & Advertising
Latest in US Campaign Finance & Advertising· Nov 1
Political advertisers are concentrating midterm spending on broadcast television despite years of digital platform growth, signaling continued confidence in traditional TV's reach and persuasive power during election cycles. Networks retain pricing power as campaigns prioritize broadcast inventory to move opinion at scale, sustaining demand for the medium even as digital channels expand. The pattern reflects advertiser judgment that television still delivers voters in the volume and format required for competitive races.
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7 events tracked
- Reported by 2 outlets11 days ago
Broadcast TV dominates midterm ad budgets despite digital shift
Broadcast television dominates political ad spending as campaign expenditures surge.
The New York Times · Al Jazeera
- Single source15 days ago
FEC campaign finance database goes dark before midterms following cyberattack
FEC campaign finance disclosure system goes offline days before midterms following reported cyberattack.
CNBC
- Single source19 days ago
BBC Verify documents dozens of AI-generated ads deployed in midterm campaigns
BBC News
- Single source22 days ago
Broadcast TV captures nearly half of midterm political ad spending
Political advertising spending remains split between traditional broadcast and digital channels as campaigns allocate budgets across both mediums.
CNBC
- Single source28 days ago
Musk's massive donation powers Republican Senate fundraising to new high
The Tesla CEO contributed $158 million to a GOP Senate super PAC, helping it reach a record $273 million as Republicans invest heavily in Texas.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Farage's longtime pollster held undisclosed position at major polling firm
Nigel Farage adviser held undisclosed position at polling firm, raising transparency questions.
The Guardian
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Customs agency bankrolled Trump administration promotional campaign
The Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection division funded government advertisements promoting the Trump administration, with Democrats noting a $20 million allocation before midterm elections.
CNBC