Headlines
Nielsen to acquire DoubleVerify for $2.15 billion
Nielsen has agreed to acquire measurement technology and intelligence services business DoubleVerify in a transaction valued at $2.15 billion, the companies said on Thursday.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Nexstar Execs Cannot Constitute TEGNA Board, Judge Rules
The Chief U.S. District Judge overseeing the antitrust case lobbed against Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA for their regulatorily-approved merger — which he effectively blocked with a restraining order forcing a “hold separate” situation for the entities — has ruled that TEGNA’s Board of Directors cannot be comprised of Nexstar C-Suite leaders.
Television
California TV stations go without newscasts due to strike
Several television stations in a handful of smaller communities in California were forced to air substitute programming this week after an employment-related strike affected its ability to produce daily newscasts.
Radio
Early Radio Advertising Boosted Georgia Gubernatorial Campaign
Political advertising on AM/FM radio can be more effective when campaigns begin months before Election Day rather than waiting until the final weeks, according to a new analysis from Katz Media Group based on the 2026 Georgia gubernatorial primary.
CTV/OTT
WBD Hopes To Buoy Linear TV Long Enough For Streaming To Find Its Way
Warner Bros. Discovery is busy preparing for an epic Hollywood studio merger with Paramount Skydance, which itself faces three antitrust lawsuits opposing the acquisition based on allegedly harmful and anticompetitive outcomes.
Digital
IAB Builds a Rulebook for Radio's New AI Visibility Race
Search traffic has been sliding for two years as AI platforms answer questions directly instead of sending users to click through.
Print Media
America’s largest newspaper chain, USA Today Co., partners with Palantir to analyze audience data as search traffic falls
USA Today Co. has made a deal with software company Palantir to analyze and monetize user behavior, the company announced on Thursday.
FCC
Is Carr Prepared For Appeal Of TV Ownership Cap Repeal?
What would the FCC do should the agency be taken to court for its party-line decision? Chairman Brendan Carr is ready for whatever challenges are forthcoming.
FCC Rolls Back National TV Ownership Cap
In a first major step to rewriting broadcast ownership rules, the Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to repeal its 39% national television multiple ownership rule.