Pew: ‘Local Crime News’ Desired, But From What Source?
A newly released report on local news from Pew Research Center finds that more Americans get news and information about crime than any other local topic except the weather. But how they get that news — and how they react to it — varies widely.
Connected TV and Latinos: An Intertwined Growth Story
A vast majority of Hispanic Americans have access to Connected TVs and most prefer streaming. As such, Connected TV platforms are a strategic place to find these consumers. That's a key insight from a fresh look at Connected TV use and preferences courtesy of LG Ad Solutions.
Linear, Plus OTT, Seen As Key 18-34 Reach Solution
Marketers seeking to reach as many Adults 18-34 as possible through an advertising campaign may wish to focus their media buying efforts on both over-the-air and streaming television. That's the finding from a newly released analysis from MRI-Simmons and the Go Addressable trade association.
Political Ads: A Quick Review of Broadcasters’ Obligations
Are issue ads entitled to the Lowest Unit Rate? Is the broadcaster exempt from liability for false statements? Must the broadcaster allow opposing views on its air? Many think the answers to these questions are "Yes." Think again, veteran Washington, D.C. attorney Gregg Skall says in this classic column.
The State of Gen Z … and Advertising’s Future
A new report from Comscore offers marketers some of the key digital and social media trends they may need to reach a digital-first cohort with increased consumer influence — Generation Z — with the right message exactly where they are most receptive to receiving it.
A Personalized Entertainment Dash: What UK Drivers Want
Xperi Inc.'s DTS unit recently distributed a report that details how in-car entertainment is of "the utmost importance" for 67% of adults — a number that soars to 84% for those aged 17-44. Don't fret, America. The survey was conducted in the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, the findings are telling.
Teens And Social Media Use: What’s Hot Or Not?
Despite negative headlines and growing concerns about social media’s impact on youth, teens continue to use these platforms at high rates – with some describing their social media use as “almost constant.” That's according to a Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens.
All The Keys For Unlocking Radio’s Best Traits
Key West, Fla., is a locale with a reputation for being weird. Perhaps the only thing "weird" to those in Radio seen across the Independence Day holiday weekend was finding a Classic Rock station's afternoon host and his producer conducting a live remote broadcast, our Editor-in-Chief notes.
Swiss Broadcasting Corp. Moves Ahead With FM Abandonment
Since fall 2021, the nation of Switzerland has been dealing with a slightly more eye-popping scenario for radio listeners than the loss of AM radio access in the car: the silence by law of FM radio stations. Now, the Swiss Broadcasting Corp. is moving ahead with a full shut-down of its MHz-based signals.
UFlorida Explores Bias Concerns in Human- and AI-Generated News
Given the growth of AI-generated news opportunities for broadcast media, it was only a matter of time before concerns regarding bias in the reports emerged. Now, a University of Florida research team has investigated whether AI-generated news is any more, or less, biased than human reports.
Black Gen Z TV Consumption: A Strong Story
Recently released highlights of a 2023 Horowitz Research survey of African American consumers that are between the ages of 12 and 27 reaffirm decade-long trends that demonstrate how this segment of American viewers overindex on watching TV content.
When It Comes To Music First, Radio Wins
It isn't even June 30, yet our Editor-in-Chief already has a 40-track list of his "Hottest Songs of 2024." While he says it's remarkable and welcoming, the biggest takeaway is that he learned of every song by listening to a radio station. Why then does musicFIRST want to kill Radio, he wonders?
Consumers ‘Willing to Spend’ Even as Growth Slows
Shoppers are still willing to buy even as smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates are slowing the growth of consumer spending. That's a key finding of fresh information released by the National Retail Federation.
Streaming TV: Soon To Be Synonymous With ‘TV’?
Inscape advises in a newly released report that it is imperative for marketers to fully embrace the change, sooner rather than later. But, to fully capitalize on any consumer shift, it’s table stakes that marketers utilize sources of big data for the purpose of accurately and fully measuring these changes.
WARC ‘Upgrades’ Retail Media Ad Forecast As Amazon Dominates
WARC's latest analysts shows that retail media ad spend is projected to reach $153.3 billion worldwide in 2024. What's fueling the continued growth? "Advances in off-site targeting as commerce data infuses into non-retail environments," WARC says. Yet, Amazon "continues to tighten its grip" on the dollars.