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Striking Hollywood Writers Disrupt TV’s Major Ad Event

Dozens of protesters greeted marketers as they entered the first major event of the upfronts, an annual showcase for advertisers in which media companies stage lavish gatherings to promote their lineups.

By John Koblin

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Striking Writers Find Their Villain: Netflix

Fear of protests prompted the streaming giant to shift an anticipated presentation for advertisers to a virtual event and a top executive to skip an honorary gala.

By John Koblin and Nicole Sperling