Skip to content
The Madison Avenue Field GuideA field guide to marketing & advertising, by Brandon Mina

GlossaryCTV, Video & AudioNewFronts

CTV, Video & Audio

NewFronts

The digital-video counterpart to TV upfronts, where digital publishers and platforms showcase content and ad offerings to buyers each spring.

By Brandon MinaCEO, BrandPilot AIUpdated November 2026

Short answer

The NewFronts are the digital video counterpart to the television upfronts, where digital publishers, streaming services, and platforms showcase upcoming content and advertising offerings to buyers each spring. The events help marketers plan video budgets and give digital media companies a stage to compete for spend traditionally committed to TV.