Thursday, July 2, 2026

Arbitron and Nielsen

FTC greenlights Nielsen/Arbitron wedding

The $1.3B acquisition of radio ratings giant Arbitron by television ratings giant Nielsen has been
Nielsen

Over the top viewing growing rapidly

According to the latest data from Nielsen, consumers are taking control of when and where they view their favorite content via the use of...
Marci Ryvicker

Ryvicker: Local up, regulation static

In a wide-ranging look at the broadcasting industry, Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker found much
MMTC / Minority Media & Telecom Council

MMTC reiterates case for cross-ownership

The Minority Media and Telecommunications Council noted its long-standing support for the cross-ownership rules as a means to provide diversity of viewpoint in the nation’s news media. But it said it is necessary to take into account changing technology, and restated that it’s time to look at letting the rules go.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB mental health campaign draws millions

A campaign called “OK2Talk” aimed at improving the state of mental health in America has drawn widespread support from broadcasters, who to date have chipped in more than $12M worth of airtime in the form of the airing of more than 106.6K radio and television spots.
U.S. Congress

O’Rielly coasts through Commerce hearing

Prospective FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly appears to be enough of a lock for approval to
Nielsen

Broadcast trumps new media on ad trustworthiness

According to Nielsen, you just can’t beat word of mouth when it comes to believable information about goods and services. But you can certainly beat most forms of online and mobile advertising, as TV, radio and newspaper do with room to spare.
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Deloitte: Index down but reason for optimism

Two key indicators of future consumer spending were down during the month of August, but two
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Consumer Reports Index takes bad turn

People on the lower end of the income spectrum experienced a sharp increase in financial woes, and the overall consumer sentiment index as measured by Consumer Reports slipped into negative territory during the month of August.
U.S. Congress

O’Rielly getting his day on the Hill

While many on the radio side of the broadcast community will be gathered in Orlando FL for the NAB/RAB Radio Show, Michael O’Rielly, President Barack Obama’s choice to fill the open Republican seat at the FCC, will be gathering with senators for a job interview.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NABEF to host radio show career fair

The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), will host a Career Fair on September 17 from 1-5 p.m....
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PSA campaign demonstrates the power of advertising

A multi-media anti-smoking blitz mounted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US Department of Health and Human Services was far...
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Employment plans on the upswing

According to Manpower, you have to go all the way back to Q4 2007 to find better results attached to its ongoing Manpower Employment...

Are bells jingling on America’s docks?

It’s a little early to start making predictions about the upcoming holiday season
FCC

Alert: Major broadcast doings at next FCC meeting

Month after month after month, the FCC has held Open Meetings that usually held very little interest