2026 Midterm Political Advertising Outpacing 2022, New AdImpact Data Shows
California is primed to exceed the previous record of the most expensive governor's race on record.
iHeartMedia Names Kevin Rich as Region President
"Strong foundation in these markets and a clear opportunity to accelerate growth and deepen client partnerships. Excited for what's ahead!"
72% of Local Advertising Now Spent on Digital, New Borrell Data Shows
"Digital has matured. The easy growth is over. From here on, success won’t be defined by participation, but by who can steal share from competitors."
Why Radio Sellers Should Shift From Results to Purpose and Relationships
For decades, radio advertising sellers have leaned heavily on a singular, central promise of results. We have used ratings, reach, frequency, CPM, and packaged...
82% of Advertising Agencies Now Buying Programmatic Audio Ads, Cumulus/Westwood One Data Shows
A series of Advertiser Perception studies commissioned by Cumulus and Westwood One shows a near 2x increase in programmatic audio advertising usage compared to 2022.
John Zimmer to FCC: End Local Radio Ownership Caps
"The same competitive forces that have already devastated local newspapers now seriously threaten broadcasters and their services to local communities.”
Urban One Acquiring Dallas Stations KKDA, KRNB, Sell Off KZMJ
"We are elevating our ability to serve our audience and our advertising partners with unmatched scale and local expertise."
Curtis Media Group Expanding in North Carolina With Wilmington Acquisition
"The deal remains pending regulatory approval."
5 More State Attorneys General Join Bid to Block Nexstar Media Group/TEGNA Merger
"This is not controversial stuff — this merger is illegal and will give Nexstar and TEGNA the ability to control and raise prices, fire journalists, and dominate the media landscape.”
Paramount Sued By Subscribers To Block Warner Bros. Discovery Deal
"Their filing argues the combined company would have increased ability to raise consumer prices, reduce theatrical output, and diminish the quality and diversity of news programming."
