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Get ready to see 6-second ads on the NFL on Fox

Fox experimented with the format during the Teen Choice Awards

By Ken Fang OnAug 31, 2017 3

There won’t be any Cialis or Viagra ads on the NFL this season

No more embarrassing erectile dysfunction ads!

By Ken Fang OnJul 10, 2017 4
ESPN commercial break digital

Analyst says live sports hours on ESPN have peaked, advertising growth will slow as a result

ESPN may have a hard time finding more marquee sports to televise, limiting advertising revenue growth.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMar 27, 2017 1
TrueX engagement ad tech

Could a shift towards engagement ads in on-demand content impact sports?

Engagement ad technology at Fox is now being used for the network's video on demand services, and could eventually have sports implications.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 21, 2017 2

Missouri Fox affiliate had the best local Super Bowl promo

We're Fox 5!

By Ken Fang OnFeb 8, 2017 1
Southwest Fenwick

Which ads did people actually watch and discuss during the NFL playoffs?

A big part of the perceived value of live sports is that they’re “DVR-proof” programming, leading to people...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 29, 2017 0
84 Lumber Super Bowl ad

Fox vetoes “too political” border wall in lumber company’s Super Bowl ad

There are often debates over what’s acceptable for a TV ad, and that’s particularly true when it comes...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 18, 2017 1

Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti urges NFL to reduce commercial breaks

The NFL ratings slump has been one of the major stories the league has encountered this year. A...

By Ken Fang OnJan 18, 2017 55
Seton Hall FS2

For one night only, FS2 will broadcast commercial-free women’s basketball

There’s always been plenty of discussion about reducing commercial loads, but eliminating in-game ads entirely is highly unusual...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 25, 2016 92

Could there be live commercials on Super Bowl LI?

If you watched Hairspray Live on NBC this week, you may have noticed a number of live commercials sprinkled...

By Ken Fang OnDec 8, 2016 7
Clinton Trump ads

Clinton and Trump buy last-second Game Seven ads, Fox cashes in

Both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump managed to get several ads on Fox’s coverage of Game Seven of...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 2, 2016 0

Hillary Clinton runs ESPN ad mocking Trump as fantasy football player

While many sports fans may be tuning into Monday Night Football rather than the first Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump...

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 26, 2016 7

Bud Light taps Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen for Super Bowl ad

After last year’s depressing crop of Super Bowl ads (remember Nationwide’s dead kid?), this year’s crop will be...

By Ken Fang OnJan 22, 2016 1

YouTube to once again offer the major Super Bowl ads in one channel

As we get closer to the Super Bowl, we’ll begin to hear more about the advertisers and commercials...

By Ken Fang OnJan 21, 2016 62

Super Bowl 50 ads on CBS are selling out for almost $5 million per spot

One story we always follow at Awful Announcing is the sale of Super Bowl ads in advance of...

By Ken Fang OnNov 4, 2015 76

NFL and Facebook partner on media deal

If you want to watch the NFL these days, it isn’t hard. Whether you want to be traditional...

By Matt Verderame OnDec 28, 2014 0

Four-Part NBC Sports Network Series to Look at the Business of the NFL

The National Football League didn't always dominate television sets and merchandise stands in America. Remember: Baseball reigned supreme...

By Brad Gagnon OnJan 3, 2013 1

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