Navigate 2026 Political Advertising With Precision, Performance, and Brand Safety
Industry forecasts estimate $10.8 billion in political advertising spending this year, up more than 20% from 2022.1 While the 2026 elections provide a prime opportunity to reach engaged audiences, they also surface the challenge of connecting with consumers while ensuring ads don’t appear next to divisive, hyper-partisan, or misinformation-driven content.1
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Date
May – November
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$10.8 billion
in expected political advertising spending this year
20%
increase in political advertising spending from 2022
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Streaming: Recommended content genres
• Political Approved Supply
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• Political Approved Supply
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