Sunday, July 5, 2026

Mark Ramsey

New Dashboard is Not Radio Death Spiral

Mark Ramsey says the new dashboard is not as scary as some may believe.

Dealers: Win – Place – Show

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten last week, the Chevrolet Dealer Association won #1
Mobile Apps

Mobile Portion is Largest, Worldwide

North America has the largest digital ad market.
Auto / Buying a Car

North American Ad Spend to Rise 4.5%

The North American ad spend remains healthy.
Money

Total Media Ad Spend Growth Slows

Global ad spending will grow, but at a slower rate than previously forecast.
Mark Ramsey

Radio Ads Blocked Too

The ad blocking behavior includes radio.

Ad Blocking on The Rise

Ad blocking is on the rise.

PCH Knocks On Number One

Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Publishers Clearing House moved into #1

Triton, Macquarie Monetize Digital

Triton Digital and Macquarie Radio partner on monetizing digital audio ad inventory.
Dollar Sign

Radio, Network TV See Ad Growth

U.S. ad expenditures dropped nearly 4% in the second quarter to $38 billion.

New Faces In Top Ten

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, McDonald’s regained their #1 status with 17,709 spots

Ford Passes Honda, Takes Lead

In last week’s Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, the Ford Dealer Association moved from #4 to #1

AOL to Acquire Millennial Media

AOL intends to acquire Millennial Media.
Hulu

Ad-Free is Now Hulu Option

Hulu is adding an ad-free option for subscribers.

Geico Returns To Top Ten

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten from last week, the Honda Dealer Association was #1