BI-WEEKLY MEDIA BRIEF
August 21, 2026

AI: Supply-path optimization (SPO) strategies aim to improve the friction of using AI in an already-fragmented media buying landscape.
Source: Agentic AI is a Shiny New Object, But SPO is a Reality Check – Ad Exchanger

Television: Spectrum and Optimum announced a strategic agreement that restores local news channel carriage and expands Spectrum News distribution while giving Optimum additional advertising capabilities.
Source: Spectrum & Optimum Expand Agreement – TV NewsCheck

Social Media: A nationwide school smartphone ban would cost TikTok $1.26 billion in ad revenue if one took effect, according to a new analysis. That difference would grow to $2.08 billion by 2028.
Source: MSmartphone School Ban Could Imperil Billions – Marketing Dive
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