Core local TV advertising spend, excluding political, of all types -- over the air, local CTV, and cable -- is expected to dip 1% to $19.4 billion, according to estimates from BIA Advisory Services.

Core local TV advertising spend, excluding political, of all types -- over the air, local CTV, and cable -- is expected to dip 1% to $19.4 billion, according to estimates from BIA Advisory Services.

BIA projects $3.6 billion in local CTV spending in 2026 and growing political pressure, signaling new challenges and opportunities for radio sellers.

In most years, a graph of annual local TV ad spending is about as predictable as an electrocardiogram of a reasonably healthy patient in a doctor’s office. Revenue spikes upwards on even-numbered ...

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