Headlines
The Hiring Reset: Where the Real Media & Ad Tech Jobs Are in 2026
In this episode, BIA’s Rick Ducey sits down with Robert Hawthorne, President of Hawthorne Search, to unpack today’s two-track job market: consolidation and headcount discipline in legacy media versus continued expansion across SaaS, data, and ad tech.
Television
Atlanta Braves launch exclusive television network
The team announced Tuesday the launch of BravesVision, a multimedia platform owned and operated by the organization that will serve as the official local television home of the club beginning with the 2026 season.
WGN TV lays off 8-9 on-air talents Monday in major shake-up
Newsrooms at Chicago TV stations are buzzing after hearing about a round of layoffs at WGN that affected several on-air talents, a circumstance that has touched local network affiliates but rarely has hit “Chicago’s Very Own.”
Radio
Car Buying Got Complicated -- And Consumers Are Listening Differently
Buying a car used to feel exciting. Today, for many consumers, it feels… complicated.
Nielsen, Edison Data Highlight Surge In Sports Radio Performance.
Sports‑formatted AM/FM radio stations are experiencing a period of sustained growth, with new data showing increases in station counts, revenue shares, streaming dominance, and advertiser appeal.
Media
Can Tax Credits Slow Newsroom Decline? New York Begins Offering Test.
Two years after New York became the first state in the nation embrace a proposal that will incentivize hiring and retaining local journalists, the program is launching.