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Talk Back to Television: Jon Giegengack, Hub Entertainment Research (July 16, 2026)
Rick Howe sits down with Hub's Jon Giegengack to discuss viewership and advertising trends among younger viewers, plus the ongoing question about whether YouTube is comparable to traditional forms of TV.
ProPublica: FCC officials accepted gifts from Paramount while agency scrutinized deals
A ProPublica investigation found FCC officials from both political parties accepted tickets and other gifts from Paramount while the company had deals pending before the agency.
By:
Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica
Friday Fireside: Warren Cohen, the New York Post (July 10, 2026)
On this week's episode, host Rick Howe sits down with the New York Post's Warren Cohen to discuss the outlet's free streaming TV ambitions and its partnership with Video Elephant.
Viewpoint: How Trump’s call to FIFA tested the limits of rules‑based order
FIFA maintains a broader non-interference principle, which is meant to shield national federations and disciplinary decisions from outside political pressure. So, what happened?
By:
Taylor McKee
OPINION
Talk Back to Television: Mary Ann O’Brien, OBI Creative (July 8, 2026)
On this episode, host Rick Howe chats with Mary Ann O'Brien, author of "Ask & Deliver: Discover the Heart of Your Business by Listening to the Voice of Your Customers," to discuss her impressions of the StreamTV Show and her work with Xperi's TiVo.
Talk Back to Television: Tzvi Gerstl, Synamedia (July 7, 2026)
On this episode, host Rick Howe is joined by Synamedia's General Manager for Media Technology Tzvi Gerstl, who discusses the company's latest cloud-based product called Senza.
VIDEO
Friday Fireside: Natasha Hritzuk, Warner Bros Discovery (July 3, 2026)
On this week's episode, host Rick Howe discusses new research with Natasha Hritzuk of Warner Bros Discovery on the impact that short form videos have on the company's premium shows and movies.
Talk Back to Television: James Smith, Frequency (June 25, 2026)
On this episode, Rick Howe discusses free streaming distribution, monetization and reach with James Smith of Frequency.
Friday Fireside: Fred Godfrey, Origin Media (June 23, 2026)
Fred Godfrey from Origin Media sits down with host Rick Howe to discuss all things connected TV advertising.
Talk Back to Television: Luiz Duarte, Cense Consulting (June 22, 2026)
Rick Howe sits down with Luiz Duarte of Cense Consulting Group, who spent years working on TiVo's early measurement and tracking capabilities.
Looper Insights: Streamer of the Week (June 16, 2026)
Watch the latest installment of Looper Insights' Streamer of the Week video. (Contains artificial intelligence-generated content)
Looper Insights: Sports Streamer of the Week (June 16, 2026)
Watch the latest installment of Looper Insights' Sports Streamer of the Week video. (Contains artificial intelligence-generated content)