New York – Trump Mania: Ad Space On CNN For Republican Debate Going For 200K For 30-Second Slot Sold Out

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    FILE - Republican 2016 presidential candidates (L-R), New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Dr. Ben Carson, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, businessman Donald Trump, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Senator Rand Paul and Ohio Governor John Kasich, are shown on a large screen as they debate at the first official Republican presidential candidates debate of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign in Cleveland, Ohio, August 6, 2015. REUTERS/Aaron Josefczyk New York – Get in your bids fast. CNN said Friday that only one commercial slot is still available for its coverage of the Sept. 16 debate between top Republican presidential contenders, and it’s expected to draw top dollar.

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    The trade publication Advertising Age reported this week that CNN is asking for up to $200,000 for a 30-second ad during the debate, a price comparable to slots in popular entertainment shows on the broadcast networks. CNN would not discuss its ad prices.

    On a more typical night for CNN, Ad Age quoted media buyers as saying a 30-second ad could cost as little as $5,000.

    Interest was strong among advertisers even before Fox News Channel showed the first debate on Aug. 6, said Allie Bodack, a spokeswoman for Turner network advertising sales.

    Last month’s debate, however, reached an average of 24 million viewers, by far the most-watched event ever on Fox News Channel and one of the most popular TV shows of the summer. That likely sent advertiser interest in CNN’s debate through the stratosphere.

    Like Fox, CNN is airing a debate earlier in the evening for candidates not judged to be among the top 10 in polls. Advertising time is still available for that debate, Bodack said.

    The CNN events are being held in the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California.


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    funnsmart1
    funnsmart1
    8 years ago

    CNN You owe The Donald commission!”

    charliehall
    charliehall
    8 years ago

    September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day. Trump will once again embarrass the US.