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AI is rapidly changing how content producers can get a sample radio commercial in the hands of a potential client. Spec TV spots, or a commercial seen on a streaming video or social media platform, are also now very much part of the mix.  That's why there's a new visual feature within Futuri's SpotOn portfolio.

With a development team based in Cambridge, England, Pixel Power has become known in the broadcast technology community for its graphics and playout workflows and advanced multiviewer and monitoring systems.

Privately held Renda Media, which owns radio stations in Southwest Florida and in Western Pennsylvania, is the 50th broadcast radio company to sign on to a service created through a partnership between ENCO, Benztown and Compass Media Networks that works thanks to AI.

Frank has been an RF engineer for more than 60 years while son Dave continues legacy

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The latest look at the most-aired spots appearing on both cable TV networks (as drop-ins) and on national TV, as detected by Media Monitors, is here. For the week ending October 19, one auto insurance specialist dominated the Cable report.

A federal judge said the broadcaster's motion to dismiss the suit lacked merit

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The audio content creation and distribution company with majority ownership held by Soros Fund Management has launched the Wisconsin Sports Radio Network, a first-ever offering for a state that's just a little passionate about its Green Bay Packers, University of Wisconsin Badgers and the Milwaukee Brewers.

A Connecticut state court has ordered Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw to abide by a limited discovery ruling that compels him to supply attorneys for Soros Fund Management with details regarding past dealings with ABRY Partners. The court blocked broader subpoenas into Warshaw's business history.

A Nevada federal district court has issued a stipulation and order to stay litigation pending a settlement between the licensee of two Las Vegas-targeted Spanish-language radio stations and the tower industry giant that threatened to dismantle the stations' towers after a lease disagreement turned bitter.

Remote News Service has signed fresh agreements with six new affiliate groups, bringing its outsourced reports to stations across California, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, New York, and Virginia.

Broadcaster claims “monopolization” by ratings giant

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"The higher the engagement, the greater brand recall and purchase intent." That's the conclusion of a study conducted by Brightline and MediaScience that examined more than 60 interactive campaigns and 700 participants. "This illustrates what we already know: engagement equals results," Brlightline said.

The publicly traded audio content creator and distributor that's the parent of Westwood One has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company. Mary Berner-led Cumulus accuses the ratings Goliath of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that suffocate measurement competitors.

NPR has a new Chief Marketing Officer, and her resume includes a role as VP of Brand and Product Marketing at Girl Scouts of the USA and a senior marketing position at PepsiCo.

Consultant continues challenge to maintain AM’s viability

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The Media Rating Council on Friday received outside attention for its decision to revoke accreditation to "Big Tech" giant Meta while denying accreditation to fading social media darling Snap. What was largely overlooked was the MRC's concurrent decision to revoke accreditation for seven Nielsen Audio markets.

Nearly half of U.S. internet households are consumers of free ad-supported streaming television channels, new data released by Parks Associates show. The finding comes ahead of the eighth annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming conference in Marina del Rey, Calif., scheduled for November 18-20.

David Ellison and his leadership team at Paramount Skydance Corp. are putting the finishing touches on the inaugural quarterly earnings analysis since Skydance Media merged with Paramount Global. On Friday, it became known when the Nasdaq-trading company will unveil the fiscal report card for the entity trading as "PSKY."

A Canadian digital marketing partner to service-based businesses has introduced a new TV advertising tool it believes "democratizes" TV advertising for small and mid-sized businesses. It's the latest product designed to encourage SMBs to use video advertising in the streaming and digital delivery realm.

For Salem, its leaders remain confident that its mix of Christian-themed and secular conservative spoken word content will bring ad dollars and listeners alike.  To keep cash in the coffers, its co-founder and executive chairman is agreeing to accept stock in Salem rather than greenbacks as a form of 2025 compensation.