Who Are Upfronts Even For?

This week, Marketing Brew’s senior reporter Katie Hicks is joined by reporter Jasmine Sheena and senior reporter Alyssa Meyers to discuss the state of Upfronts in 2026. Does anyone besides Big Tech have a chance in the entertainment/streaming world? Did we…learn anything new? Are live events the only programming that matters? And how do creators fit into this landscape?  00:00: Intro 00:55: Main takeaways from upfronts week 06:50: Emphasis on live events and execs  09:25: The presence of creators  13:30: What are they really selling at upfronts? 16:45: Who is paying attention to upfronts? 18:40: How do you break news at these events For more of our reporting:  https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/upfronts-nbcuniversal-legacy-is-the-message https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/at-upfronts-warner-bros-discovery-focuses-on-cultural-influence-over-showmanship https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/televisaunivision-focuses-on-moving-hispanic-audiences-with-more-sports-streaming https://www.marketingbrew.com/stories/sports-stars-singing-disney-upfront For more upcoming Marketing Brew events: https://www.marketingbrew.com/events Subscribe to the Marketing Brew newsletter: https://www.marketingbrew.com/ Watch Marketing Brew Weekly on YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingBrew Follow Marketing Brew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketingbrew/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/marketing-brew/ Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to mkbw@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Marketing Brew Weekly gives marketing professionals insightful analysis and a lively conversation on the latest trending topics in the world of media and advertising, from the Marketing Brew reporters who know the industry best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices