The annual market in which television networks and, since the NewFronts began in 2012, digital video publishers sell the coming season's inventory in advance at negotiated rates. Upfront commitments come with guarantees and cancellation options; inventory bought later, in the scatter market, is priced higher.
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Agency Echelon. "Upfront." Agency Echelon Reference, reviewed September 2026. https://agencyechelon.com/reference/glossary/upfront/