A Strong Q3 For Viant, Thanks To New Customer Wins
Programmatic advertising-focused Viant has emerged as a key player in the marketing and media buying and planning arenas. In Q3, adjusted EBITDA exceeded the mid-point of company guidance, with double-digit revenue growth even with an absence of political ad dollars.
TikTok, Programmatic Deals Inked By iHeart
One deal is designed to make broadcast radio programmatic for politics "and beyond." The other involves the primary social media platform of choice for Generation Alpha and the current high schooler cool crowd. Both were just inked by the nation's biggest audio content creation and distribution company.
Layoffs Return as Job Cuts Spike In October, Challenger Says
Reduction-in-force initiatives surged during the first month of the fourth quarter of 2025, surging by 175% from October 2024, newly released data from global outplacement and executive coaching firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas show.
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An Ad Exposure Data Boost Comes From Innovid
Independent software platform Innovid, used for ad creation and for delivery, measurement, and optimization purposes, has brought "Conversion" signals to its "Harmony" product — an enhancement designed to give publishers and platforms the ability to optimize in real time against actual business outcomes.
LABF Unveils New Preservation Grant Initiative
A new program designed to support the preservation, digitization, and public accessibility of America’s broadcast history has been launched by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation.
Comscore: Surging Growth Fueling AVOD, FAST Channels
Audience expansion in both ad-supported (AVOD) and FAST channels shows no signs of slowing with big gains across the board. That's the key finding from a new study from Comscore that examines the "state of streaming" in the U.S., providing new insights to broadcast TV companies eager to monetize its digital content.
What’s The Final Loss For Downtime At a Media Company?
Internet technology outages are costly. Not only do they take time to address, but there are dollars at stake, a new report from "Intelligent Observability" company New Relic reveals. Just how much money could a media company lose due to downtime?
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MoffettNathanson: ‘Can Streaming Stop the Bleeding?’
During the last quarter, MoffettNathanson examined the shift in advertising from traditional linear TV to ad-supported streaming. As viewers — and live sports — have migrated to streaming, advertising dollars have followed. But what about affiliate fees? Senior Analyst Robert Fishman tackles that question.
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Speak With An Accent? Own It
As veteran public relations and public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal sees it, "Accents build bridges, not barriers." Here are some powerful ways you can use what you may have thought was a crutch and turn it into a conquering device.
On the Record: Nielsen’s Quarterly Audio Report
The latest three-month review of how U.S. consumers spend their time listening to ad- supported audio is out, courtesy of Nielsen Audio. It's based on data compiled by the audience measurement giant and third-party partner Edison Research. What's the key takeaway? Ad-supported audio represents two-thirds of total listening.
Public Concern Growing Over AI Use In News
There's "significant public concern over artificial intelligence and its potential to erode trust in journalism," with widespread consumer anxiety a new reality for broadcasters. That was a key takeaway at a NAB Show New York panel discussion on Wednesday morning, as the two-day conference and expo kicked off at the Javits Center.
Hiring Challenges Upstage Profit Margins For Radio In 2025
Radio remains the most profitable product for media companies, but a newly released report from SalesFuel warns of headwinds as sales teams grapple with hiring struggles, advertiser churn, and shrinking budgets.













