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Amazon Doubles Down on Advertising Push in Return to TV’s Upfront Week

The Hollywood Reporter
Story by Alex Weprin
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Amazon flexes its advertising muscle, doubling down on its upfront TV push to challenge traditional networks head-on.
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  • Amazon's upfront event will now take place on Monday, May 12 at 6:30 PM in New York, encroaching on the time slot traditionally occupied by Fox's upfront presentation.
  • The tech giant plans to showcase its entire ad-supported portfolio, including Prime Video, Twitch, Wondery, and Fire TV Channels, touting a monthly U.S. audience of over 275 million.
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