Political ad spending reaches $6.1 billion as 2026 midterm cycle accelerates
Broadcast television has captured the largest share so far, with $3.12 billion in spending, according to data from AdImpact.
Fired Nexstar news directors get trial date in defamation lawsuit
Jury selection in the case will begin in early October, but a settlement could still be reached before then.
DAZN to acquire NFL’s EverPass Media, will launch business-focused operation
The deal will support the global launch of DAZN for Business, a commercial media platform for bars, restaurants, hotels and other venues.
Appeals court denies Timothy Burke’s request to toss Fox News hacking case
The court gave no reason for rejecting the former journalist’s bid to end the appeals process; prosecutors have one additional month to produce their opening brief.
Appeals court clears way for Cumulus-Nielsen lawsuit to resume
The mandate formally returns the case to a lower court, which issued an injunction against Nielsen earlier this summer.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Newsmax swings to profit during Q2 on higher ad revenue
Newsmax swung to a profit for the first time since becoming a publicly-traded company, with domestic affiliate fees, advertising and international licensing leading to a sharp increase in revenue.
At KTVN Reno, journalists cover Hawk Fire while affected by evacuation orders
Journalists at KTVN were among the thousands ordered to evacuate, even as they worked around the clock to cover the fast-moving emergency.