Disney announced it has sold out all advertising inventory for the 2026 Super Bowl, which will air on ESPN and ABC, marking a major promotional event for the company. CFO Hugh Johnston revealed that upfront sales for the 2026-27 season are up double digits compared to last year, driven by strong demand from 58 brands across 34 categories, including nine new advertisers. While live sports continue to perform well, Disney faces pricing pressure in its streaming ad sales due to increased supply in the marketplace. The company also sees growth in global markets, particularly in EMEA, and mixed category performance with strength in healthcare and financial services but softness in telecom, restaurants, and consumer packaged goods. Disney plans a major marketing campaign leading up to the Super Bowl, including an "ESPN Beach" event in Santa Monica.
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