CNN to Include Commercials in Presidential Debate

CNN is set to air the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, viewers may also be interrupted by commercials, which is a departure from the ad-free format that has been maintained by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates for many years.

The decision to include commercials in the debate was outlined in rules for access recently issued to members of the DC Television News Pool and CNN affiliates. Networks will also have the option to sell their own commercials rather than airing the ones provided by CNN. The specifics of the number and length of ad breaks have not yet been disclosed.

This unique plan could potentially allow other networks, such as Fox News Channel or MSNBC, to make more money off the debate by selling their own commercials. CNN has faced challenges in recent months with a lackluster program schedule, which has impacted its ratings in prime time slots.

Despite the commercial interruptions, CNN has announced that Dana Bash and Jake Tapper will moderate the debate between Biden and Trump. Advertisers have traditionally been interested in the presidential debates, finding creative ways to engage with viewers before or after the event. In past years, advertisers have run commercials that play off the debate atmosphere to capture audience attention.

The presidential debates have proven to be lucrative for TV networks, with CBS seeking between $200,000 and $225,000 for a 30-second ad during coverage following a Trump-Clinton debate in 2016. CNN also sought a commitment of around $300,000 in advertising before allowing sponsors the opportunity to purchase commercials during Democratic presidential debates in 2019.

Overall, the inclusion of commercials during the upcoming presidential debate on CNN is a departure from tradition but could present new opportunities for networks and advertisers to capitalize on the event.

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Translation: Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?

Long standing tradition being changed suggests ulterior motives, IMO.

I will not be watching any debates, period, I can not stand the darn parrot soo I will not submit myself to the agony of see him or hear him.

They can show whatever the dirty media outlets wants, I am just no interested.

I guess they need to make some money out of the political circus and many people will not be watching either.

LOL

Exactly!
They have to have commercials!

No way in hell Biden could make it through without them. And if he does start to go off script, commercial.

Who buys their lame excuses?

originally posted by: nugget1
Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?.

^^ That. Exactly. Gotta have the breaks for BIden to get his coaching in or his 'juice' refill ...

originally posted by: nugget1

CNN is set to air the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, viewers may also be interrupted by commercials, which is a departure from the ad-free format that has been maintained by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates for many years.

The decision to include commercials in the debate was outlined in rules for access recently issued to members of the DC Television News Pool and CNN affiliates. Networks will also have the option to sell their own commercials rather than airing the ones provided by CNN. The specifics of the number and length of ad breaks have not yet been disclosed.

This unique plan could potentially allow other networks, such as Fox News Channel or MSNBC, to make more money off the debate by selling their own commercials. CNN has faced challenges in recent months with a lackluster program schedule, which has impacted its ratings in prime time slots.

Despite the commercial interruptions, CNN has announced that Dana Bash and Jake Tapper will moderate the debate between Biden and Trump. Advertisers have traditionally been interested in the presidential debates, finding creative ways to engage with viewers before or after the event. In past years, advertisers have run commercials that play off the debate atmosphere to capture audience attention.

The presidential debates have proven to be lucrative for TV networks, with CBS seeking between $200,000 and $225,000 for a 30-second ad during coverage following a Trump-Clinton debate in 2016. CNN also sought a commitment of around $300,000 in advertising before allowing sponsors the opportunity to purchase commercials during Democratic presidential debates in 2019.

Overall, the inclusion of commercials during the upcoming presidential debate on CNN is a departure from tradition but could present new opportunities for networks and advertisers to capitalize on the event.

[www.pressrundown.com...]

Translation: Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?

Long standing tradition being changed suggests ulterior motives, IMO.

Did Biden agree to a drug test?

Metamucil, Depends, McDonalds, Dreyer’s Ice Cream, Titleist Golf and Spray-on Tans on standby.

Lmao.

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Translation: Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?

that and they can get paid for the slo joe political ads they run. hell even trumps with the fair time rule /law

Clever way to keep Biden from slobbering off script and stay awake.

They keep doing this to Biden. One of these days . . . . . 😉

Yeah, it's so Biden can get "juiced". LOL!

NO. It's because of MONEY. It really is that simple. But leave it to ATS to make a whole "hub" and "bub" about commercials. LOL! You guys sometimes are just too much!

Thanks for the laugh.

😊 BREAKING: Biden communications team demands that he only be asked "yes or no" questions during his debate with Trump.

CNN to Include Commercials in Presidential Debate

We shall see if there are ANY debates. I'll wager trump will find an excuse to bail out.

The utter insanity of some people these days is unprecendented and utterly appalling. There are even a couple of these people right here on ATS. (Thread, too.)

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Political campaigns/debates/ are a money pit for the networks and the media in general, both local and national.
Billions in revenue to be distributed between writers, networks, producers, print people, makeup artists, geeks twisting knobs and flippin switches, EPK people, catering, limo drivers, accountants, attorneys, truck drivers, Studio rentals, Security people, Camera and sound gear rentals, etc. It's all part of the entertainment industry biz!
For the past 10+ years I have worked as a media geek for our local Libertarians and GOP. Everytime you see a talking head; there are 100+ people at least working behind the scenes to put the show on TV. Blessed to get a small slice of the pie. Easy money...

originally posted by: network dude

originally posted by: nugget1

CNN is set to air the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, viewers may also be interrupted by commercials, which is a departure from the ad-free format that has been maintained by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates for many years.

The decision to include commercials in the debate was outlined in rules for access recently issued to members of the DC Television News Pool and CNN affiliates. Networks will also have the option to sell their own commercials rather than airing the ones provided by CNN. The specifics of the number and length of ad breaks have not yet been disclosed.

This unique plan could potentially allow other networks, such as Fox News Channel or MSNBC, to make more money off the debate by selling their own commercials. CNN has faced challenges in recent months with a lackluster program schedule, which has impacted its ratings in prime time slots.

Despite the commercial interruptions, CNN has announced that Dana Bash and Jake Tapper will moderate the debate between Biden and Trump. Advertisers have traditionally been interested in the presidential debates, finding creative ways to engage with viewers before or after the event. In past years, advertisers have run commercials that play off the debate atmosphere to capture audience attention.

The presidential debates have proven to be lucrative for TV networks, with CBS seeking between $200,000 and $225,000 for a 30-second ad during coverage following a Trump-Clinton debate in 2016. CNN also sought a commitment of around $300,000 in advertising before allowing sponsors the opportunity to purchase commercials during Democratic presidential debates in 2019.

Overall, the inclusion of commercials during the upcoming presidential debate on CNN is a departure from tradition but could present new opportunities for networks and advertisers to capitalize on the event.

[www.pressrundown.com...]

Translation: Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?

Long standing tradition being changed suggests ulterior motives, IMO.

Did Biden agree to a drug test?

I haven't heard that he did, but if you were Biden would you? Anybody who's been paying attention knows this debate won't be allowed to happen unless they've found a sure-fire way to rig it in Biden's favor.

If Biden doesn't agree to drug testing Trump would be a fool to debate him.

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For Poetic Justice , there just has to be One Commercial during that Debate for " Depends " . I don't think Joe would Mind or even Notice.....

dp

originally posted by: lilzazz

CNN to Include Commercials in Presidential Debate

We shall see if there are ANY debates. I'll wager trump will find an excuse to bail out.

Why would Trump bail out? If they let Biden talk, and don't cheat (with commercials strategically placed...) it's easy pickins' for Trump. No match of intellects.


Also, someone just reminded me of this old joke, and it's perfect for this topic:
"In a battle of wits, it's unfair to fight an unarmed man."

Sounds like a need for money and diaper changing opportunities. I hope Trump can sue all these brown shirts and take over their media

So, do they swap out Bidens at each break at let one go until they need servicing before the swap?

You know, recharge the batteries. Change the programming cards. Some animatronics are amazing these days.

originally posted by: nugget1

originally posted by: network dude

originally posted by: nugget1

CNN is set to air the first presidential debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump in the lead-up to the 2024 election. However, viewers may also be interrupted by commercials, which is a departure from the ad-free format that has been maintained by the non-partisan Commission on Presidential Debates for many years.

The decision to include commercials in the debate was outlined in rules for access recently issued to members of the DC Television News Pool and CNN affiliates. Networks will also have the option to sell their own commercials rather than airing the ones provided by CNN. The specifics of the number and length of ad breaks have not yet been disclosed.

This unique plan could potentially allow other networks, such as Fox News Channel or MSNBC, to make more money off the debate by selling their own commercials. CNN has faced challenges in recent months with a lackluster program schedule, which has impacted its ratings in prime time slots.

Despite the commercial interruptions, CNN has announced that Dana Bash and Jake Tapper will moderate the debate between Biden and Trump. Advertisers have traditionally been interested in the presidential debates, finding creative ways to engage with viewers before or after the event. In past years, advertisers have run commercials that play off the debate atmosphere to capture audience attention.

The presidential debates have proven to be lucrative for TV networks, with CBS seeking between $200,000 and $225,000 for a 30-second ad during coverage following a Trump-Clinton debate in 2016. CNN also sought a commitment of around $300,000 in advertising before allowing sponsors the opportunity to purchase commercials during Democratic presidential debates in 2019.

Overall, the inclusion of commercials during the upcoming presidential debate on CNN is a departure from tradition but could present new opportunities for networks and advertisers to capitalize on the event.

[www.pressrundown.com...]

Translation: Frequent breaks will allow Biden to be juiced up with whatever keeps him awake and makes him semi-coherent at times? An opportunity to break away if Joe starts to faulter or Trump hits a home run?

Long standing tradition being changed suggests ulterior motives, IMO.

Did Biden agree to a drug test?

If Biden doesn't agree to drug testing Trump would be a fool to debate him.

lol, the MAGA cult getting there excuses in early for when Trump drops out of the debate… so predictable.