Headlines
Dems outspending GOP nearly 2x on presidential race
Democrats have poured nearly twice as much cash into political ads this cycle ($325 million) compared to Republicans ($181 million), according to the latest projections from AdImpact, a political advertising analysis firm.
Judge: Google Illegally Maintains Monopoly Over Internet Search
The highly anticipated decision issued by U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta comes nearly a year after the start of a trial pitting the U.S. Justice Department against Google in the country's biggest antitrust showdown in a quarter century.
Mergers & Acquisitions
CNET to Be Acquired by Ziff Davis for $100 Million
Ziff Davis inked a deal to acquire CNET for about $100 million, marking the third corporate parent for the pioneering tech news and reviews site in four years.
Television
Nielsen, Innovid collaboration
Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement, data and analytics, and Innovid, an independent advertising platform for the delivery, personalisation and measurement of converged TV, have announced their collaboration with the aim to bring simplicity and enhanced enablement to ad measurement.
Radio
Brad Deutsch Discusses FM Dupe Rule Return
On the afternoon of Monday, June 10, the FCC turned back the clock, in a way. In another 3-2 party-line vote pitting Democratic victors against Republican dissenters, the Commission reinstated section 73.3556 of the Commission’s rules (the radio duplication rule) for commercial FM stations.
Digital
X files federal antitrust suit against GARM, WFA, CVS Health, Mars, Orsted, Unilever
Elon Musk, the controversial owner of ad-funded platform X, has followed through on his threat to sue a global alliance of advertisers over alleged antitrust activity.
FCC
Comment Period Opens For FCC Rule On Political Advertising AI
The FCC has set dates for comments around its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning the use of artificial intelligence in political advertising.
NAB Seeks Evidence-Based Judgement Over FM Duplication Rule
The NAB has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission reconsider its recent decision to reinstate the FM Duplication Rule.
CTV/OTT
Google TV Streamer Gets Official Price, Release Date
Google is getting set to launch a new premium 4K streaming gadget powered by Gemini AI search and recommendation
The Money Trail: Political Shakeups and Down Ballot Races Captivating Local Ad Dollars
The 2024 election landscape is anything but constant. Recent changes at the top of the Democratic ticket, the assassination attempts, and key non-presidential races are impacting local political advertising spend. Get much needed clarity from BIA’...