John Trimble is retiring after 16 years in a key advertising position within Sirius XM's C-Suite. Who's succeeding him? It's an individual who joined Pandora in 2008 before its acquisition by SiriusXM, and previously served as SVP of AdsWizz.
On Wednesday, the Hispanic audio content distribution and creation entity led by José Villafañe opted for an Upfront that not only came weeks before those from the likes of NBC and TelevisaUnivision, but also those participating at IAB NewFronts in early May.
"With management’s decision to no longer disclose subscriber counts from Q1 onwards, it is unlikely we will be able to track the quarterly or regular cadence of how subscribers grow from here — aside from key milestones," MoffettNathanson notes in an investor report focused on Netflix. So how much more room can subscribers grow?
A brand that has been a leader in the fire prevention and safety category for more than a century has expanded its "Cause For Alarm" program, tied to continued efforts to close what it calls a fire and carbon monoxide safety education gap. This sees Kidde forge a new relationship with the owner of such stations as Z100 and Power 105.1.
As the companies see it, advertisers have an insatiable demand for innovative data offerings to measure performance and guide media campaigns. Strata customers will now have the ability to transact and analyze ad delivery using VALID, VideoAmp’s data and technology engine.
KMOV-4 along with the recently created "Matrix Midwest" will air select St. Louis Cardinals games across the 2025 season. Gray TV stations in Cape Girardeau and Springfield, Mo.; Memphis; Jonesboro, Ark.; Rockford, Peoria and Quincy, Ill.; Evansville, Ind.; and in Sioux City, Cedar Rapids, Ottumwa, Davenport, and Rochester/Mason City, Iowa also plan to air the games.
TEGNA's connected TV and over-the-top local ad platform, Premion, has achieved “TAG Platinum” status by achieving three different certifications from the Trustworthy Accountability Group, a global certification program focused on "safety and transparency" in digital advertising.
The new deal allows the direct broadcast satellite service provider continued access to TelevisaUnivision channels for both DirecTV and its U-verse service. The agreement is inclusive of channels associated with the Univision and UniMás broadcast networks, and the TUDN and Galavisión sports and entertainment-focused cable television networks.
The updated forecast shows “slight” adjustments to previous estimates for 2025, with advertising revenue (excluding political) adjusted up by a meager 0.03 percent from the last forecast and total local ad revenue, including political spending, adjusted up by 0.1 percent.
Media workflow software provider vCreative is bringing to market a new integration that combines the offerings behind its vPromotions product and those from PromoSuite Mail. The result is what the companies call a "streamlined solution" for contest management, winner communication, and continuous audience engagement.
The next anchor of NBC's late-afternoon national newscast has been revealed, and the man chosen to succeed Lester Holt is presently a senior national correspondent who also anchors a show focused on the "Top Story."
NAB Chief Technology Officer Sam Metheny recently wrote of the “fragility” of the satellite-based GPS system, one that Diamond Consulting principal Patrick Diamond says has no backup. One possible solution is the NAB's own Broadcast Positioning System. The March FCC Open Meeting could see a discussion on it.
The Hispanic audio-focused media company founded and led by Raúl Alarcón Jr. has successfully extended the maturity date on its four-year-old credit facility, giving it until late August to satisfy its lenders — and at a marginally higher interest rate.
The CW Network, controlled by Nexstar Media Group, has revealed its Spring 2025 premiere dates for new and returning programming. This includes the forthcoming dramatic series "Sherlock & Daughter" and two returning series.
Richard Horrmann, SVP of Strategic Communications for Disney Entertainment Television, noted that some 6% of ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks employees are losing their jobs as part of the effort. Many are based in New York.
She's a noted producer and founder of an entity "dedicated to bringing creative audio projects to life." Meet the newest member of the New York Festivals Radio Awards Advisory Board.
The fourth digital multicast network to be offered by an Atlanta-based entity led by President/CEO Jonathan Katz has signed on the air. Promising "endless thrills through first-hand, high-adrenaline, crime-focused programming," the diginet launched with more than 90% coverage of U.S. households.
It has all of 9 watts of power and serves a rural area of the sprawling Atlanta market, due west of the town of Woodstock, Ga. Soon, this FM translator will have a new owner.
“Should we expect broadcast deregulation? I think it’s absolutely clear that we will.” Those words caused a welcome stir at the 2025 NAB State Leadership Conference as radio and TV operators seek freedom to take on "Big Tech" with their presence in the Nation's Capital, and Republican FCC Commissioner Nate Simington is ready to help.
A change of setting and the company of loved ones can shift your outlook. But, respected public relations professional and "Zoom expert" Rosemary Ravinal did not anticipate that her grandson, Mo, would provide a fresh perspective on storytelling during her visit.
