Advertisers’ Wish List for Upfront? Sports, Streaming, Spectacle (and Not Much Else)
Variety • 5/10/2026
Summary
TV advertisers anticipate significant requests during this year's Upfront Week, starting with NBCUniversal on Monday. The event will highlight the 100th anniversary of the NBC broadcast network and feature three different types of sports available on Sundays.
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