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The 2020 presidential election is being fought online at a level we've never seen before, eclipsing television's traditional dominance.
Why it matters: Television is still one of the most important vehicles for candidates to message during a presidential election, especially during the general election, but its dominance is quickly being eaten by digital, and that's including digital alternatives of television, like commercials on Hulu.
By the numbers: Roughly $152 million has been spent so far, per political advertising research firm Advertising Analytics.
- Digital advertising accounts for 57.5% of tracked spending (broadcast: 33.6%, cable: 8.1%, radio: 0.4%, satellite: 0.1%).
- What's next: Up to $3 billion is expected on the presidential race alone, with at least $6 billion expected for all political races.
Between the lines: The split so far between Facebook and Google leans heavily to Facebook — $56 million vs. $31 million.
- Candidates typically begin to ramp up their spending on Google's YouTube later in the race, according to data from progressive technology firm Tech for Campaigns.
- TV's share will increase in the general election, when candidates pour more money into local broadcast get-out-the-vote ads.
What to watch: Democrats launch $75 million digital campaign to take on Trump