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MS NOW Hires Paula Reid as New Chief White House Reporter

Reid joins MS NOW after spending five years at CNN, where she departed in July.

Troy Aikman Says He’s 50/50 On Returning To Television Next Season

"I guess I’m still getting my head around how I got to this position."

CBS News’ Bari Weiss: Ratings Aren’t My Priority for 60 Minutes

“I could never build anything if I were focused on the precise number of people that happen to tune in to the second feature on 60 Minutes on a given Sunday.”

Linda Cohn: John Skipper “Bullied” Me With Suspension While At ESPN

"He was yelling at me [and] bullying me. I go, 'John, what's going on?' I really had no idea what he was talking about. I couldn't believe it. So, I was suspended for whatever. Don't come in. I'm like okay, I won't come in. But I was really upset. I was close to tears."

How to Create Nielsen PPM Custom Measurement Periods

In the past, I’ve described some of my “tricks” to help understand Nielsen rating results more fully. The best way to get to the...

How Much Artificial Intelligence in Broadcasting is Too Fast and Too Soon?

Suggesting that AI will be a bust in the future seems ludicrous, but if we are to believe the Census -- one of the best survey operations in the world -- it’s not a big deal yet.

NAB VP of Research Dan McDonald Has a Birds Eye View of the Media Industry

Dan’s perch at NAB gives him a clear view of the changes going on.

Is This the Best Programmatic Video Advertising Can Do?

It looks like video advertising has become smarter but not wiser.

What the Future of Nielsen Radio Ratings Looks Like After Video Ratings Wars

Nielsen makes a lot of money from the radio service. Without any serious competition, there is little need to invest in improvements unless the subscribers push back.

How Nielsen Can Address Radio Ratings Concerns in the Wake of Natural Disasters

The company should put together an industry presentation with broad results on Los Angeles audio usage and a comprehensive release with specific information.

How to Review Nielsen Ratings Diaries From Anywhere

Doing the review from the comfort of your office or home is a huge plus even if Nielsen will not buy lunch for virtual reviewers.

How Radio Can Avoid Overestimating Its Audience

All of us who write for the radio and media trades are always looking for ideas and on occasion, we use atypical sources for...

It’s Christmas Time for Radio Stations Again!

Make sure your 100KW signal is getting maximum credit wherever it can be heard, and the network folks will thank you for it.

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Troy Aikman Says He’s 50/50 On Returning To Television Next Season

"I guess I’m still getting my head around how I got to this position."

CBS News’ Bari Weiss: Ratings Aren’t My Priority for 60 Minutes

“I could never build anything if I were focused on the precise number of people that happen to tune in to the second feature on 60 Minutes on a given Sunday.”

Linda Cohn: John Skipper “Bullied” Me With Suspension While At ESPN

"He was yelling at me [and] bullying me. I go, 'John, what's going on?' I really had no idea what he was talking about. I couldn't believe it. So, I was suspended for whatever. Don't come in. I'm like okay, I won't come in. But I was really upset. I was close to tears."

SiriusXM Reports Less Than 1% Revenue Decline During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

“Our third-quarter performance reflects the progress we’re making in building a stronger, more durable SiriusXM."