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GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioCancellation Options (Upfront Options)

CTV, Video & Audio

Cancellation Options (Upfront Options)

Clauses in upfront deals that let advertisers cancel a set share of committed spend for future quarters, given advance notice.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

Cancellation options, also called upfront options, are clauses in television upfront deals that let advertisers cancel a set share of their committed spend for future quarters, provided they give advance notice. They give buyers flexibility to adjust budgets if business conditions change while still securing pricing and inventory in advance.