Riverfront Risees To $100K in Record St. Jude Radiothon
Riverfront Broadcasting’s Black Hills Cares for St. Jude Radiothon raised a record $100,252, surpassing the six‑figure mark for the first time. The two‑day event, broadcast on XROCK (KDDX) and Eagle Country (KZZI) in Rapid City and Spearfish, pushed the cumulative total past $1 million since its 2011 launch. This marks the third consecutive year the radiothon has broken its own fundraising record. General Manager Jim Kallas highlighted the strong bond between the stations, sponsors, and the local community.
Middle-Mile Resiliency and Delivering Live Streams at Scale
The conversation at Streaming Media Connect 2026 highlighted a shift from last‑mile to middle‑mile challenges in live streaming. CacheFly’s CTO Matt Levine explained that variability between ingest and edge caching now drives reliability concerns for live events. Providers are adopting aggressive...
“The Metrics That Matter Are in the Inventory Supply” – Buy-Side View with Mindshare’s Dave Sargent
Dave Sargent, UK Head of AV at Mindshare, argues that the most critical metrics for video and CTV lie in the quality of the inventory itself, not just view counts. He warns that CTV inventory is often diluted by non‑CTV...
Podcast Movement Evolutions Announces Return to SXSW for 2027
Podcast Movement announced that its Evolutions conference will return to South by Southwest in 2027, following a successful debut within the SXSW ecosystem in 2026. The three‑day event featured high‑profile talent such as Maya Hawke, Andy Grammer, and MrBallen, alongside...
Hot Takes From FTC Commissioner Mark Meador On Cookies And The Limits Of Self-Regulation
FTC Commissioner Mark Meador told a Marketecture Live audience that industry self‑regulation can still play a role, but only if a neutral third party with enforcement authority, such as the National Advertising Division, oversees it. He warned that poorly designed...
Why ads.txt Needs To Evolve For Connected TV
The article argues that the ads.txt specification must evolve to accurately reflect the complex, multi‑partner supply chain of Connected TV. Current ads.txt was built for linear, single‑owner markets and cannot distinguish between ownership, inventory management, technology enablement, or delegated selling...
Lay’s Uses WhatsApp to Create a Group Chat for World Cup Fans
Lay’s, a PepsiCo snack brand, launched a WhatsApp Channels group chat for FIFA World Cup fans, featuring celebrities such as Lionel Messi and David Beckham. The initiative is part of the fourth‑year “No Lay’s, No Game” campaign, extending the brand’s sports‑marketing push from the Super...
Trump Says He’s ‘Thrilled’ to See Brendan Carr Looking at FCC Licenses of News Organizations
Former President Donald Trump announced he is "thrilled" that FCC Chair Brendan Carr is reviewing broadcast license renewal applications for several news organizations, following Trump’s accusations that the media spread falsehoods about Iran. The comment was made in a Sunday...
Before Joining Marvel's Avengers, Jeremy Renner Was A Serial Killer Vampire On Angel
Jeremy Renner appeared as Penn, a blood‑sucking serial killer vampire, in the Season 1 episode “Somnambulist” of Joss Whedon’s Angel. The character, dubbed “The Pope,” carved crucifixes into victims’ cheeks, contrasting sharply with Renner’s later heroic roles. Renner’s brief stint on Angel...
Marshals Introduces Michael Cudlitz As Longtime Dutton Enemy: He'll Be A 'Large Thorn In Kayce's Side,' EP Says
The Yellowstone spin‑off "Marshals" introduces Michael Cudlitz as Randall Clegg, a long‑standing Montana family rival to the Duttons. Showrunner Spencer Hudnut says Clegg will become a "large thorn" in Kayce Dutton’s side this season, promising direct confrontations. The casting marks...
RCJ Secures Aussie Investment Firm LongView’s Media Account
RCJ has been selected as the media agency for Australian investment firm LongView, taking charge of brand and performance marketing for its HomeFlex equity‑release platform. The agency’s full‑funnel pitch highlighted its ability to blend creative strategy with data‑driven execution. Early...
‘Many Media Agencies Operate Similarly’: Spark Foundry CEO Moves Past ‘the Ehrenberg-Bass Approach’
Spark Foundry has introduced a new positioning called “intelligent disobedience,” urging clients to embrace responsible provocation rather than rely solely on data‑driven, Ehrenberg‑Bass style media planning. CEO Matt Turl argues that many agencies follow similar, predictable patterns that limit true...
President Donald Trump Is Being Regularly Cold-Called by Journalists
The Atlantic reports that President Donald Trump has taken more than three dozen cold calls from journalists since the recent U.S. strikes on Iran. At least a dozen major news outlets, including CNN, The New York Times and Fox News,...
One Ad After Another: Conan Jabs at Oscars’ YouTube Future
YouTube signed a multi‑year agreement to stream the Oscars globally from 2029 to 2033, marking a major shift toward digital distribution. At the 98th ceremony, host Conan O’Brien was interrupted by a YouTube ad, highlighting audience concerns about commercial breaks...
NASCAR, NHL on Fragmentation
NASCAR and the NHL are navigating a fragmented sports‑media landscape by striking multi‑partner rights deals that span broadcast, cable and streaming. NASCAR’s 2025‑2031 agreements involve Fox, NBC, Amazon, TNT Sports and Nexstar, giving the league five promotional avenues. The NHL’s...
Townsquare Media Inc (TSQ) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Townsqaure Media reported Q4 2025 consolidated revenue of $1.1 billion, up 0.8% and surpassing guidance, with digital audio revenue climbing 14.1% to $387 million. Podcast revenue surged 24.5% to $174 million, driven by a local sales force that now contributes 47% of the...
A+E, Nielsen Team Up for Measurement Deal
Nielsen has entered a multiyear agreement with A+E Global Media, effective immediately. The partnership expands Nielsen’s measurement and analytics services to A+E’s linear and digital properties, including A&E, Lifetime, and History Channel. A+E will adopt new Nielsen products such as...
MiQ’s Sigma Aims to Bring Order to India’s Fragmented Ad-Tech Ecosystem
MiQ has introduced Sigma, an AI‑powered platform in India designed to unify fragmented cross‑screen data for advertisers. The tool aggregates browsing, TV and commerce signals, offering intelligence, activation and measurement layers to streamline campaign planning. Launched by global CEO Gurman...
Andy Cohen Teases ‘Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’ & His New Bravoverse Avatar, “I Love My AI Guy” — SXSW
Andy Cohen appeared at SXSW to unveil NBCUniversal’s new AI‑driven Andy Cohen avatar, part of the upcoming “Your Bravoverse” experience slated for a summer launch on Peacock. The avatar will use AI to scan every second of Bravo’s library, allowing...
Gavin Newsom Slams FCC Chairman’s Broadcaster Threat Over Iran War Coverage As A “Dictators’ Playbook” As He Teases Presidential Run...
California Governor Gavin Newsom denounced FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning that broadcasters could lose licenses over their Iran‑war coverage, calling the move a “dictators’ playbook.” The clash unfolded during a lengthy SXSW interview where Newsom also warned that a fair...
Ray Bradbury Once Walked Out On A Meeting With NBC: 'I Knew It Was Hopeless'
Ray Bradbury walked out of an NBC meeting in the mid‑1980s after executives asked him to tone down his literary style and produce something "like Franz Kafka." The network wanted to adapt his classics such as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, and The Illustrated Man, but...
Jane Fonda’s Committee For The First Amendment Issues Response To FCC Chair Threats Against Broadcasters’ Iran War Coverage
Jane Fonda’s revived Committee for the First Amendment issued a stark statement condemning FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s warning that TV broadcasters could lose their licenses if they do not “course‑correct” coverage of the Iran war. The committee framed the threat as a...
AUDIENCE | Be in the Studio as HYBPA? And The Cheap Seats Return for 2026
Working Dog has opened audience registrations for the 2026 seasons of its two flagship comedy panel shows, Have You Been Paying Attention? (HYBPA?) and The Cheap Seats. Recordings will take place at Network 10’s Como studios in Melbourne, with HYBPA filming...
DAX US Taps Jennifer Tang to Lead Programmatic Strategy
DAX US has appointed Jennifer Tang as Senior Vice President of Programmatic, bringing more than two decades of agency and publisher experience from firms such as Spotify, Yieldmo and UberMedia. Based in Los Angeles, Tang will steer programmatic strategy, sales,...
Lingering Questions over SA Algal Bloom Explored on FOUR CORNERS
Four Corners aired a new episode titled "Toxic Tide" to revisit South Australia’s toxic algal bloom that first emerged in March 2025. The investigation probes lingering questions about the government’s handling of health warnings, the scale of marine devastation, and...
Is the Scrubs Revival Here to Stay? Here's What We Know About Season 2 and More Episode Hopes
The medical comedy *Scrubs* returned for a nine‑episode revival on ABC, marking its 10th season after a 16‑year hiatus. The premiere attracted 11.4 million viewers within five days, and the season holds a 94% audience score and 90% critic rating on...
How Subway Saved A Fan-Favorite NBC Action Series From Cancellation
NBC’s spy‑comedy “Chuck” faced cancellation after a low‑rated Season 2. A fan‑driven campaign urged viewers to buy Subway sandwiches, turning purchases into a financial pledge for the series. Subway responded by negotiating a sponsorship deal with NBC, embedding its products into...
YMH Studios Partners with Magellan AI to Make Full Ad Attribution Free for All Advertisers and Agencies, Network-Wide
YMH Studios announced a strategic partnership with Magellan AI that makes full multi‑platform ad attribution free for every advertiser and agency using its network. The offering covers audio RSS, Spotify streaming, and YouTube video, with YMH absorbing all attribution costs...
Shotoku To Unveil Aura Robotic Control System For PTZ Cameras At 2026 NAB Show
Shotoku announced the Aura TR‑XPTZ control system, extending its high‑end robotic camera expertise to PTZ productions, at the 2026 NAB Show. The suite also includes the Swoop robotic crane family—available in 140 cm and 220 cm versions with SmartPed or manual bases—and...
Pushkin Industries and BBC Studios Partner For First Time on New Podcast Big Lives – Profiling Cultural Icons Past and...
Pushkin Industries and BBC Studios announced a first‑time partnership to launch “Big Lives,” a weekly podcast that draws on the BBC’s extensive archive to profile cultural icons. Hosted by Kai Wright and Emmanuel Dzotsi, the series will debut globally on...
Exhibitor Viewpoint: AudioShake at the NAB Show
AudioShake, founded by CEO Jessica Powell, will showcase its newest low‑latency AI separation models at the 2026 NAB Show. The technology automatically isolates dialogue, music, and effects, enabling real‑time broadcast cleanup, improved transcription, and automated copyright compliance. Major broadcasters such...
Hit Crime Drama with Perfect Seasons Is About to Leave Netflix – Don't Miss Out!
The hit crime drama Power is set to leave Netflix on March 31, ending its six‑year streaming run. All six seasons, totaling 63 episodes, remain available for a final binge before the departure. The series, executive‑produced by 50 Cent, boasts an...
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 9, 2026 to March 13, 2026
The FCC’s chairman warned broadcasters that inaccurate coverage could jeopardize license renewals, heightening political pressure on news accuracy. The Copyright Royalty Board approved settlements setting higher webcasting royalties for commercial, public, educational, and religious broadcasters through 2030. The FCC also...
49 Years Ago Today: “Three’s Company” Premiered on ABC, Launching a Sitcom Classic
On March 15, 1977 ABC debuted the sitcom *Three’s Company*, adapting the British hit *Man About the House*. The pilot drew modest ratings, but by the second episode the series attracted over 20 million viewers, securing a prime Tuesday‑night slot. The...
Paramount+ Is Merging With BET+ and HBO Max to Form a Super Streaming Service – Here Is What We Know...
Paramount Global announced a plan to merge its Paramount+ streaming service with BET+ and HBO Max, creating a single super‑streaming platform. The move follows Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and aims to combine libraries, technology and subscriber...
YouTube TV’s Killer Feature That Needs More Attention
YouTube TV quietly rolled out a background‑audio playback mode in late 2024, making it a standard feature by early 2026 on both Android and iOS devices. The capability lets users keep listening to live TV, sports or news while the screen is...
I Left Tech to Become an Influencer. I Had $6,000 in My Savings when I Took the Leap, but It's...
Camillia Nwokedi quit her crypto‑startup job in 2025 after the company’s sale, taking $6,000 in savings and a 60‑day TikTok trial to test the waters. Within a year she built a personal brand, secured brand deals, consulting and coaching clients,...
What Makes ‘Good TV’ on the Internet? Piers Morgan Has Thoughts.
Former Fox broadcaster Piers Morgan has turned his YouTube channel, Uncensored, into a growing media platform. The channel now boasts over 4.3 million subscribers and recently secured $30 million in funding to launch new shows and hire talent, including a former MSNBC...
Why World Cup Hydration Breaks Will Push Traditional Ads to the Subs Bench
The 2026 World Cup will feature mid‑half hydration breaks to protect players from extreme heat, and broadcasters like ITV are planning to sell ad space during these pauses. Rather than traditional commercial slots, the network is testing split‑screen and picture‑in‑picture...
The Points Guy Says One Decision Turned His Hobby Into a Media Empire
Brian Kelly turned his personal fascination with credit‑card points into The Points Guy, a travel‑focused blog launched in 2010. By charging a modest $50 fee and later adopting affiliate marketing, he generated $1 million in six months. The rapid growth led...
Pentagon Tightens Controls over Stars and Stripes After Calling It "Woke"
The Pentagon issued a memo on March 9 tightening editorial control over the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes, citing the need to align content with "good order and discipline." While the paper is promised editorial independence, the memo bans wire‑service...
Peter Rosenberg Feels Disrespected After N.O.R.E. Praises The Kid Mero
Peter Rosenberg, a longtime Hot 97 personality, voiced frustration on Twitter after rapper‑host N.O.R.E. gave a public shout‑out to The Kid Mero during the latter’s first New York radio appearance since 1997. Rosenberg interpreted the praise as a subtle jab, reigniting tensions that...
Top 12 Perform Blockbuster Anthems as AUSTRALIAN IDOL Goes Live
Australian Idol’s 2026 live shows launched tonight, putting the Top 12 contestants on national television for the first time. The opening “movie week” challenges singers to reinterpret iconic blockbuster tracks from titles like The Lion King, Top Gun and Frozen. Viewer...
Black and Latino Audiences Drive Podcast Growth, but Ownership Lags
Black and Latino listeners are among the fastest‑growing podcast audiences, pushing the medium ahead of talk radio in spoken‑word share. Yet creators from these groups rarely own their shows, with distribution and monetization dominated by Apple, Spotify and YouTube. Latina...
TV Highlights | 2026 Week 12
The week’s TV lineup is anchored by the 98th Academy Awards, streamed live on Seven and 7plus, and the launch of two high‑profile second‑season series: Deadloch on Prime Video and Jury Duty on Prime Video. Both shows promise fresh narrative...
Brendan Carr Now Trying to Threaten Away the Networks' Negative War Coverage
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr used social media to warn broadcasters that stations spreading what he calls “fake news” about the U.S. bombing of Iran could face license renewal challenges. He emphasized the FCC’s public‑interest mandate and suggested that non‑compliant stations...
‘Buffy’ Reboot Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar Not Going Forward At Hulu
Hulu has cancelled its planned *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* reboot starring Sarah Michelle Gellar after the pilot failed to meet internal standards. The project, ordered a year ago and directed by Oscar‑winner Chloé Zhao, featured a script by the Zuckerman sisters and...
15 TV Shows Recommended By Stephen King
Stephen King, the prolific horror novelist, shared his favorite television series, compiling a list of fifteen shows spanning horror, drama, sci‑fi, and crime across Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, and network outlets. His endorsements include supernatural thriller Evil, German time‑travel drama Dark,...
TVLine's Performer Of The Week: Sarah Pidgeon
FX’s docudrama “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” earned Performer of the Week honors for Sarah Pidgeon, who delivered a nuanced portrayal of Carolyn Bessette in the episode “Obsession.” The episode dramatizes the couple’s early marriage, media...
The MLB Angels Buy Out FanDuel Sports Network & Will Launch Their Own RSN Cable TV Network
The Los Angeles Angels have bought Main Street Sports Group’s 50 percent stake in FanDuel Sports Network West, gaining full ownership of the regional sports network. The deal eliminates the bankruptcy‑related uncertainty surrounding Main Street and allows the Angels to launch an...