Monday, May 4, 2026

Deduplicated Connected TV Measurement Comes for YouTube

Comscore is now measuring YouTube for connected TV, becoming the first audience measurement company to announce this capability (i.e. deduplicated YouTube and YouTube TV measurement for connected TV). It's something broadcast TV's leadership should take note of, considering where their stations' future riches may lie.
vAll HD Radio is coming to the AM band. But, has AM been out of vogue since these clock radios became obsolete?

AM Radio: 109 Reasons Why It’s ‘Worthless’

The biggest takeaway from Auction 109 is the fate of four defunct AM radio stations in Market No. 24. Zero bids came for these facilities. Even with the prospect of HD Radio on AM, not one bidder for the AMs emerged. Does this suggest that the kHz band is worthless? We offer an RBR+TVBR Observation.

The InFOCUS Podcast: Ed Christian … And A Q2 Review

This InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, offers a synopsis of the Q2 reports released Wednesday by Fox Corporation and Roku, and on Thursday by Beasley Media Group and Urban One. There's also great comments about the use of "audio" vs. "radio" from Saga head Ed Christian. LISTEN HERE
Rosemary Ravinal

‘Play and Practice’: Ways To Make Near-Perfect E-Presentations

How can you take a playful approach to planning and practicing for your next gig? If you are going it alone without a public speaking coach, here are six steps from veteran PR pro Rosemary Ravinal you can take on your own to prepare for your presentation through playtime.

Gallup: Blacks, Latinos Don’t Care About Racial Terms

The term "Latinx" has emerged in recent years as one used when discussing Hispanic Americans without making a gender specification. Some have argued that the term needs to be retired, as few Hispanics use the term themselves. A new Gallup poll solidifies this argument, while also showing that Blacks aren't clamoring to be defined as "African American."

WideOrbit Revamps Its C-Suite

WideOrbit, known for its broadcast TV and radio inventory and revenue workflow management products, has initiated a round of executive promotions designed to "better align with, and better serve" its clients. This sees its President and EVP/Sales stepping down from a role he's held for 20 years.

With Delta Variant Flying, Lysol Steps Up Spots

If there's a silver lining to the rapidly increasing number of COVID-19 cases in Florida, California and parts of Ohio and Georgia, it is this: Lysol has your back, broadcast TV.
Hyundai Veloster

Revving Up A ‘Sábado Futbolero’ Sponsorship

Hyundai has teamed with Univision as the new presenting sponsor of Sábado Futbolero — its "Saturday Soccer" program slate. The campaign, #BecauseFútbol, features three new Spanish-language TV spots.
Adriana Waterston

U.S. Latino Media Consumers’ Values: Defined

According to a recent Horowitz Research survey, demand is ever-expanding for new, high-quality Spanish-language content on par with English-language content among individuals and families with identities ranging from Hispanic to Afro-Latino/a/x and across language and acculturation segments nationwide.
Rosemary Ravinal

Five Features of Effective Business Storytelling

There are thousands of stories all around you. You simply need to understand what makes for good stories and how to use them for strategic communication, veteran public relations executive Rosemary Ravinal notes in this column.

A ‘Cookie-Free’ Approach For Nielsen Digital Measurement

With third-party "cookie depreciation," there’s now greater emphasis on first party data. As such, Nielsen has unveiled a new approach to measuring authenticated and unauthenticated web traffic. This will see Nielsen become the only platform to validate first party server data with real consumer behavior.

A Wave Of Activity At Spot TV From Walmart

There's a nice mix of returning advertisers and big brands that are revving up their back-to-school ad campaigns at spot television. It's good news for broadcast TV, as soccer attracts viewers to FOX, and the Olympics dominate the NBC and Telemundo schedules. Among the brands making big moves this week: Walmart.

Application Window Opens for 2022 BLT Program

The 2022 Broadcast Leadership Training (BLT) program is designed to prepare senior-level broadcasters to advance into ownership or executive positions. Women and people of color are especially encouraged to apply.
Christian Kligora

Meet Marketron’s New ‘SVP of Client Success’

Marketron, the provider of enterprise revenue management and digital software solutions, is welcoming a 25-year sales and service leader to a role that makes him the company's SVP of Client Success. His chief task: the Marketron SaaS and digital client success teams.

NBCU Selects ‘Enterprise-Wide Data Unit’ Leader

For the first time, NBCUniversal will have an individual charged with leading a centralized data unit, and the development and implementation of the company's enterprise-wide consumer identity and data strategy.