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NFL Faces New Trial Over $4.7 Billion Sunday Ticket Verdict

The ruling represents another setback for the NFL as it defends its Sunday Ticket distribution model.

Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Why the NFL’s Nielsen Ratings Complaint Isn’t Anything New

Let's ride the time machine to the end of 1962.

YouTube Redefines “View”: What the New Metric Really Means

A lot of what passes for media measurement discussion has recently focused on YouTube's announcement of a change to the definition of a "view"...

How Declining Response Rates for Election Polls and Media Ratings Are Reshaping Survey Research

I was on a Zoom call last week with one of my former bosses, and we agreed that we're glad we're not doing surveys for a living anymore. It's a very tough business, and all these factors can cause some strange results.

Newsmax Reports April Increases in Viewership, Revenue, and Digital Reach

"We are continuing to build audiences and engagement across every platform and for every audience."

World News Tonight Remains Above 8 Million Viewers in April’s Final Week

It marked the 8th straight week of overall ratings growth for the David Muir-led program.

Nielsen is the Umpire That Everybody Hates

The genesis for this column came from two pieces published in the past week: one for video and one for audio.

If AI Is Part of the Audience, How Should It Be Counted?

Should AI-mediated reach be counted? My initial reaction is a qualified yes, but with conditions.

Super Bowl LX on NBC, Peacock Has Potential to Be the Most-Watched Yet

"People are quick to forget, but there was undoubtedly some fatigue surrounding Chiefs-Eagles in New Orleans."

Why Netflix and Amazon’s New Audience Metrics Don’t Pass the Smell Test

"I agree that the MAV metric is clear and understandable. It’s also a load of cow dung."

Why TV Ratings Challenges for Nielsen Could Have Major Implications in the Radio Space

If Nielsen loses some national TV clients or is forced to lower rates in the face of stiff competition from VideoAmp, comScore, or other companies, it may look for more revenue on the audio side.

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Joe Davis, Former Salem Media COO, Dies at 82

"He was our guide, our anchor, and our greatest supporter. I am a better man and a better father because of his example."

Ernie Johnson Hopes His Retirement Doesn’t Mean the End of Inside the NBA

"I would hope that they could continue the show in some form. And there are plenty of great studio hosts out there who could do what I do."

Ben Stevens Elevated To Full Time Co-Host of “D-Fish & Decker” at 97.1 The Fan

"Stevens has been a rotating fill-in host since 97.1 The Fan launched in May."

Borrell Associates: Digital Advertising Will Reach 80% of Local Ad Spending by 2030

Borrell Associates projects that figure will climb considerably over the next four years as the industry undergoes what it describes as a "great reshuffling."