With the writers and actors strikes making original scripted entertainment content increasingly scarce, a larger share of ad dollars is going to repeat programming, according to Guideline, formerly known as Dreamscape, which bought spending trackers Standard Media Index and SQAD.
The strike first wiped out new episodes of late-night shows and soap operas. Now the networks are hoarding whatever scripted programming they have for the new television season in the fall.
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