The CW Crosses the Upfront Finish Line First, With CPM Increases in the Mid-Teens

Volume is up single digits compared to last year

Just three weeks after holding its upfront presentation, The CW has already wrapped this year’s negotiations, becoming the first network to cross the finish line for the second year in a row.

The network secured CPM (cost per thousand viewers reached) increases between 14% and 15% this year, according to a source close to negotiations, and also saw single-digit volume hikes.

The CW sold 80% of its inventory for the 2019-20 TV season, holding the rest back for the scatter market.

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