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A shift in broadcast advertising is noted with the emergence of explicit commercials for women's digestive health and probiotics. A Garden of Life advertisement featuring frank discussions about bowel movements and vaginal pH is cited as an example of changing media standards in 2021.
2020 Election, Local Political Ad Spending
Local political ad spending for the 2020 election is projected to reach $6.5 billion, with Los Angeles identified as the top market. The spending breakdown includes $3.08 billion for over-the-air television and $1.37 billion for digital outlets.
The hosts debate the merits of traditional internet forums versus modern platforms like Reddit. They also play a "Crazy 88" car commercial from New York cable television, which promises vehicle financing for $88 down and $88 a month, comparing its high-energy style to the famous "Crazy Eddie" ads.
C-SPAN has begun airing Politico-branded programming featuring corporate advertisements from the natural gas industry. This shift toward commercialization is attributed to the departure of founder Brian Lamb and potential funding cuts from the cable companies that traditionally support the network.
Dish Network has released an aggressive commercial calling DirecTV a "con job" regarding their sports package pricing. The hosts discuss the rising costs of cable and internet services, which can reach $240 per month.
