Headlines
Judge rules Google illegally monopolized adtech, opening door to potential breakup
A federal judge has found that Google has violated antitrust laws by “willfully acquiring and maintaining monopoly power” in the advertising technology
Ad Agencies Report No Major Client Pullbacks, While Caution Grows.
Two more big advertising agency conglomerates are offering positive, if cautious news about 2025 advertising.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Cowles family plans to donate The Spokesman-Review to local nonprofit
The Cowles family intends to donate The Spokesman-Review to a recently formed Spokane-based community nonprofit organization that plans to continue publishing the newspaper amid the changes and challenges roiling legacy media.
FCC
FCC Chairman Goes After Comcast For "News Distortion"
FCC chairman Brendan Carr suggested that Comcast may be violating its broadcast licenses after MSNBC declined to carry a White House briefing Wednesday afternoon in which the administration continued to defend its decision to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to El Salvador.
Television
Television could go the way of newspapers if the US economy tips into recession, analyst warns
As recession fears mount following Trump's sweeping new tariffs, US media and internet companies face a potential multibillion-dollar hit to ad spending that could potentially deliver the death knell to traditional television advertising.
Precise TV Has A New Tool It Claims Can Target Kids Without Sacrificing Privacy
Kid-focused brands have to jump through a lot of hoops – which isn’t a bad thing. Kids need protection online.
Radio
Techsurvey 2025: Personalities and Localism are Radio’s Lifelines
“AM and FM radio is, at best, treading water,” might not be the prognosis broadcasters want, but it is the one they got from the anticipated 21st outing of Jacobs Media’s annual study of the evolving media habits of radio’s most dedicated users.
Digital
IAB: Podcast Ad Spend Accelerates, Fueling Digital Audio’s $7.6 Billion Year.
Podcast advertising growth accelerated last year, returning to double-digit growth and flying past the $2 billion threshold.
Media
As Trump Targets CPB Funding, FCC’s Gomez Stands With Public Broadcasters
With public media funding under threat in Washington, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez showed her support for public radio and television during a trip to Philadelphia last week.
Tech
AdCellerant Expands to Canada, Hires Industry Veteran
AdCellerant expands into Canada, bringing award-winning marketing technology and digital advertising solutions to a $15.9B market.