The TV Ad Market Was Already Looking Bleak. Then the Writers’ Strike Happened.

TV networks shy away from glitzy presentations to advertisers; Netflix to make its pitch virtually

The union representing movie and television writers went on strike after talks with major networks, streamers and studios ended without a deal. WSJ’s Joe Flint explains what’s at stake. Photo: Aude Guerrucci/Reuters

The writers’ strike is casting a shadow over the TV business’s annual advertising bazaar, which was already under pressure from a softening ad market and eroding television ratings. 

Due to concerns over picketing writers, Netflix canceled its in-person presentation to advertisers, which was scheduled to take place next week at the Netflix-owned Paris Theater near New York’s Central Park. Instead, Netflix will make its presentation—its first-ever pitch to advertisers as part of its efforts to boost its new ad-supported version—virtually.

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