Thursday, May 7, 2026

NBCU to Use ‘New Currency’ for Upfront Guarantees

NBCU will use non-Nielsen data to guarantee audiences for targeted ads.
Bubba Army

Bubba Fights to Have Arguments Remain Alive

Bubba the Love Sponge fights Nielsen's attempts to get arguments dismissed.

Are You Missing Out on Political Ad Dollars?

Katz Radio Group;s Stacey Lynn Schulman says "radio works."

March Madness to Remain at CBS, Turner

NCAA has extended its television agreement with CBS & Turner for March Madness.

Brandt to Head Digital for Gen Media Partners

Gen Media Partners has hired Jim Brandt as SVP of Digital.
MIB Reports TV News

Sanders Keeps Foot on The Pedal

Media Monitors is tracking primary election spot buys in the op 60 TV DMAs.

Neutrogena Bubbles to Top

Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Neutrogena moved up from #4 to #1

Home Depot Plants Spots

In the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten last week, The Home Depot remained #1

Why AM/FM Crushes Pandora in the Car

Pierre Bouvard says Pandora is not an authority on in-car listening.

How Nielsen, Flinn Inch Closer to Settlement

While the claims and counter-claims continue, it appears as if Nielsen and Flinn could be closer to settlement.

What Buyers Think About Pureplays is Wrong

Perception is everything, but especially when radio sellers sell against Internet pureplays.

Radio, Digital Will Get More Political Ads

Borrell Associates upped its radio, digital political ad spend estimates.
Twitter

Twitter And Nets to Air Some NFL Games

Twitter beat out other companies to air Thursday night NFL games.
New York Times

NYT Builds Podcast Unit

The New York Times is building a podcast unit this week.