Magazine Industry News The Midterm Squeeze: How Record Political Ad Spending is Reshaping the Commercial Media Landscape October 26, 2026 Laily UPN As the November midterm elections approach, the American advertising ecosystem is experiencing a seismic shift. A staggering $12 billion is projected to flow into political campaigns and PACs this cycle,…
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