Amid Film & TV Squeeze, California Still Dominates Advertising Shoots As Celebrity Pay Soars, Study Finds

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What happened

EXCLUSIVE: After a 25% decline between 2019 and 2025, the volume of commercial production dipped just 2% in the first six months of 2026, according to a new study by ad firm XR Extreme Reach.

Key facts

  • EXCLUSIVE: After a 25% decline between 2019 and 2025, the volume of commercial production dipped just 2% in the first six months of 2026, according to a new study by ad firm XR Extreme Reach.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:47:42 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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