Thursday, May 7, 2026

Les Moonves

Moonves to Drive CBS to Compete With Streaming Video

CBS CEO and now chair Leslie Moonves is pushing the company to compete against streaming video providers.
Money

Radio, TV to Get Slim Brand Marketing Budget Increases

Brand marketing budgets will rise 56% this year, however radio & TV will see much less than that.
Cable / Satellite

Nexstar, Cox Reach Détente Ahead of Super Bowl

Cox & Nexstar signed a new retrans deal just ahead of the Super Bowl.

Nielsen Marries TV Viewing, Consumer Purchases

Ad agency RPA has licensed Nielsen’s Local Buyer Reach service for television.

Have You Seen the Financial Details Behind the Radio One-DMPI Suit?

Radio One has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Direct Media Power Inc., alleging breach of contract.
Democrat and Republican

Politics+Viewing Habits Can Help TV Sell Ad Inventory

Nielsen says tyining politics to viewing habits can help TV sell ad inventory.

Want More Political Ad Dollars?

Revenue Development Resources is rolling out the Edmonds Political Contact Database to radio.

‘Big Game’ Viewers Treat Ads as Entertainment

Typical TV ad-blocking or skipping is turned on its head for football’s “big game.”
Democrat and Republican

You’ll Be Surprised Who’s Leading in Radio Spot Buys in Iowa

You’ll be surprised who’s leading in radio spot buys in Iowa.

Why comScore Thinks it Will Disrupt Visual Media Measurement

The $732M comScore-Rentrak deal closed Monday.

Walgreens Stays at the Top

by Dwight Douglas, Media Monitors In the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, Walgreens maintained its #1 position with 63,506 spots. GEICO stayed at #2 running...

MetroPCS Pounds into #1

by Dwight Douglas, Media Monitors Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten MetroPCS vaulted into #1 airing 18,723 spots. The Chevrolet Dealer Association...

Radio, TV to Work With Nielsen’s Kelly, Wender Now

Matt O'Grady promoted to CEO of Nielsen Catalina Solutions.
Republican

New Trump Radio Ad Airs in Iowa

New Trump PAC buys radio ads in Iowa.
People watching TV

As Movie Ad Spend Rises, More Dollars Go to TV

The movie box office rebounded in 2015, hitting a high of more than $11B.