Headlines
Nielsen Releases Updated Market Rankings As Dallas Rises Ahead Of San Francisco
As the Spring ratings survey period began on Thursday, Nielsen has released its revised market rankings.
Television Is Imploding; Why Radio Won't Anytime Soon
You've probably noticed the differences in just the past year or so if you watch a fair amount of TV. There's simply fewer great shows, more ads, higher fees, more subscription services, and more confusion as the television/streaming industry bubble is nearing its bursting point.
Mergers & Acquisitions
1,300 Miles From St. Paul, Minnesota Public Radio Sells Idaho FM
Minnesota Public Radio has officially sold the farthest-flung station in its 45-station portfolio – a signal that you’d have to drive for 20 hours from MPR’s Twin Cities headquarters to hear. Boise State Public Radio has acquired MPR’s KWRV 91.9 in Sun Valley, ID.
Cadent Agrees To Buy AdTheorent for $324 Million, or $3.21 a Share
Cadent has agreed to buy AdTheorent for $3.21 a share in cash or about $324 million.
Television
Legacy TV Split Over Implications of Sports Streaming
How will broadcasters navigate the changing market?
Digital
Over 100 Million Americans Listen To A Podcast Each Week
Te annual Infinite Dialsurvey from Edison Report report the continued adoption of digital audio platforms led by podcasts and online audio.
FCC
More N.Y. State Property Owners Get the Pirate Letter
The FCC Enforcement Bureau’s New York office has sent the “pirate letter” to two property owners in Mount Vernon, an inner suburb of New York City, and another in Poughkeepsie.
CTV/OTT
How Live Sports and News Will Fuel Digital Success in 2024
In the dynamic media landscape, strategic models around profit optimization, audience engagement, and long-term business sustainability are both paramount to success and under construction.