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Network-affiliate tensions mount as 2027 political ad windfall fades

TVREV’s Tim Hanlon reports that broadcasters face a 6% revenue decline after 2026’s record $11.6 billion political ad cycle ends.

Why it matters. Affiliates lose negotiating ground as networks like Disney monetize audiences directly through streaming, bypassing local stations’ advertising inventory.

Signal from TVREV · Tim Hanlon · read the original.

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