FCC orders ABC to renew TV broadcast licenses early over DEI programs
The probe targets ABC-owned stations in major markets despite licenses not yet nearing expiration.
Nielsen launches Predictive Sales Lift for advertising campaigns
The tool provides an always-on measurement layer, offering faster and more cost-effective insights than traditional studies.
Special Coverage: Media Earnings
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
Streaming News
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
Policy & Law
FCC orders early renewal of Bridge News stations
The order is connected to an FCC investigation into whether Bridge News transferred control of its stations without proper authorization.
Radio & Television News
Nielsen hires Julie DeTraglia away from Netflix to serve as Head of Content, Strategic Insights
Measurement and intelligence firm Nielsen has hired a senior Netflix executive to serve as the company’s new editorial marketing lead.
Sports Desk
Televisa-Univision faces pressure from sports on rival networks
Pressure in the traditional TV ad business will grow as rival networks air premium sports events this summer, executives warned.
Advertising & Data
S&P: Local TV to earn $4 billion in political ad spending in 2026
Competitive races and early campaign spending are driving strong demand for local TV inventory in key battleground states.
Special Coverage: NextGen TV
NextGen TV backers set to demonstrate converter boxes at trade show
A group backing NextGen TV technology will showcase a handful of new converter boxes at a trade show in Nevada next week.
Europe & UK
CNN International to encrypt U.K. channel at end of April
CNN International is encrypting the feed available to residents and businesses in the U.K. and Ireland at the end of the month.
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