CNN wants Democratic presidential debate advertisers to commit at least $300,000

Variety

A 30-second ad during next week's two-night debate is expected to cost $110,000, reports Variety. But CNN wants each advertiser to buy a package worth at least $300,000. CNN normally charges between $7,000 and $12,000 per 30-second primetime ad. A rep for CNN parent WarnerMedia says the cable network is close to selling out its advertising slots. ALSO: CNN shouldn't be treating the debates like entertainment.