Thursday, May 7, 2026

Dealers and Retail Hold Court

In last week’s Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Walmart remains in command at #1 with 18,630 spots. McDonald’s stayed at #2

Sports Fantasy Sites Get NY Reprieve

FanDuel, DraftKings get reprieve in New York.
Nielsen

How Can Cross-Measurement Help Radio?

How can cross-measurement help radio?

Cross-Measurement Stalled Too Long

Cross-measurement of broadcast across broadcast and online platforms needs to happen.
TVB / Television Bureau of Advertising

‘We Get Voters’ Launches

TVB launched campaign to highlight local TV’s ability to reach & influence voters.

SCBA: Pandora’s Biz is Unsustainable, Radio Can Use That

The SCBA says Pandora’s business model is failing & radio can take advantage of that.

Internet, Mobile Ads to Grow at Expense of TV, Desktop

Internet, mobile ads to grow at expense of TV, desktop.

Programmatic Takes Step Forward

Strata and Triton Digital are partners on automated ad buying & selling.

Geico & Home Depot Dominate

In the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, The Home Depot was #1 once again with 45,305 spots. Geico surged from #6 to #2

Wireless Providers Make Moves

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Walmart maintained its #1 position with 18,264 spots. McDonald’s jumped up from #11 to #2

Target Marketing to End of Work Week

Target marketing to end of work week.
Smartphone

Cell-Only Households Near 50%

Cell-only households near 50%.
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

Cyber Monday Spending Bonanza

U.S. online sales grew 14%, on their way to setting a record on Cyber Monday.