Fox expected to generate over $250M from World Cup hydration break ads
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Summary
Fox has abandoned its promised "hybrid approach" for World Cup hydration breaks and is instead running full-screen advertisements during every mid-half stoppage. Based on reported ad sales, the network is expected to generate upwards of $250 million in revenue from these commercial slots alone during the tournament.
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· 3 pulledFox has instead opted to go to full-screen advertisements during each and every mid-half stoppage throughout the World Cup.
Expect that to remain consistent throughout the rest of this World Cup.
Fox will likely make upwards of $250 million on commercials sold during World Cup hydration breaks based on reported ad sales.
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