Despite years of handwringing over ad
avoidance, viewers are very much still watching TV and yes, they are watching the ads too. According to Comcast Advertising’s 2026 report, 89% of viewers now subscribe to ad-supported streaming tiers, which means the great ad-free rebellion quietly
ended while everyone was bingeing …
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