Adweek: The Oscars remain one of the most important events of the year for advertisers. The average cost of a 30-second spot in this year’s telecast is expected to be $1.9 million to $2 million. Insiders predict this year’s audience could be way up, with Chris Rock as host. The comedian is widely expected to address the #OscarsSoWhite protest. Meanwhile, the protest has had no effect on ad commitments. ABC confirms that no advertisers have dropped out.