Headlines
Audio’s Daily Reach Defies Media Fragmentation, 2026 Media Outlook Shows
Americans are spending more time than ever surrounded by media, but even in a 13-hour daily “attention clock,” radio and audio continue to hold a unique place. According to Activate Consulting’s 2026 Technology & Media Outlook, the average U.S. adult devotes 13 hours and 5 minutes each day to technology and media use, a total that climbs to more than 32 hours of activity when multitasking is factored in.
BIA
BIA Spotlights New Growth and Insights in Out-of-Home (OOH) Advertising
As advertisers seek innovative ways to connect with today’s mobile consumers, Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising is proving to be quite relevant.
Television
Nexstar Doesn’t See Any Slowing In Its M&A Push
While Nexstar is absorbed in the process of completing its Tegna acquisition, CEO Perry Sook said it won’t stop there.
Is Sinclair Looking To Merge With Gray Media?
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley is sending signals to the rest of the industry that the company is open for business, and the sooner the better.
Radio
Saga’s Digital Gains Offset Broadcast Dip
Saga Communications continues to advance its “blended strategy” of integrating local radio and digital advertising, even as third-quarter results reflected the impact of a one-time music licensing settlement and a soft political comparison to last year.
CTV/OTT
New Data: Streaming Service Users Are Wasting More Time Looking for Something to Watch
U.S. consumers now spend 12 minutes trying to find programming, up from 10.5 minutes in 2023, as many report being `overwhelmed’ by streaming media
Media
Challenger Report: Despite Uptick in Media Cuts, Newsroom Layoffs Slow
The official jobs numbers from the government continue to be sidelined because of the shutdown, but a new report from the outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas is offering some insight into the media jobs market
School Daze
The blaring headline in yesterday’s Nieman Lab email summed up the day for me yesterday:
‘”Biased,’ ‘boring,’ ‘chaotic,’ and ‘bad’: A majority of teens hold negative views of news media, report finds”
Tech
PBS Tech Provider Thrives Despite CPB Cuts
A 13-year-old company that serves as a master control/disaster recovery hub for PBS stations says it has seen little financial impact from cuts to public broadcasting.