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BIA: Political ad spend on radio to reach $561 million in 2024
Overall, local advertising revenue will top $173 billion across platforms in 2024.
Kantar: Disney Plus saw more subscriptions in U.K. during Q2
Disney Plus had 19 percent of the new subscriber market in the U.K., with Amazon's Prime Video coming in second at 14 percent.
Now Broadband tops Ofcom’s list of problematic providers in Q1
More customers complained about Comcast's Now Broadband than any other British home Internet provider during the first three months of the year, Ofcom says.
British ad spending increased 9.3 percent during Q1: report
British brands and marketers spent £9.2 billion during the first three months of the year, according to AA/WARC.
Liberty Global posts revenue of $1.87 billion during Q2
A greater focus on squeezing additional income from customers helped boost Liberty Global's Q2 revenue, despite broadband subscriber losses.
Trump pulls out of TV debate scheduled for September
In a note, a campaign official said it was premature for former President Trump to commit to any debate until the Democratic Party officially names their candidate.
Fox News Media hires Katherine Meeks for general counsel role
Katherine Meeks is joining Fox News Media as its general counsel, succeeding Bernard Gugar, who is stepping away from the role.
Fox News lawyer who warned Tucker Carlson against X show to resign
Bernard Gugar joined as Fox News Media's General Counsel and EVP of Corporate Development in 2021.
FCC votes to cap prison phone call rates
The FCC has approved a measure that caps most phone calls placed by inmates in prison and jails to no more than $1 per call.
Babatope launches Nile Media Entertainment Group, appoints all-female executive team
Nigerian entertainment veteran Moses Babatope has launched a new media venture that aims to infuse more cultural representation into African cinema.
Ofcom hits TikTok with £1.9 million fine over errant safety data
Ofcom says TikTok failed to provide accurate information about its compliance with an online safety law aimed at preventing harmful material from being seen by children.
Florida judge refuses to dismiss Trump’s lawsuit against ABC News
Donald Trump's lawsuit against ABC News over comments made by George Stephanopolous is one step closer to a full jury trial.