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iSpot: Football helps lift TV advertising rates during Q3
Football once again proved to be the backbone of television advertising in the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, according to new data from iSpot.
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Cumulus Media files antitrust lawsuit against Nielsen
Cumulus Media has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against measurement firm Nielsen, accusing the ratings giant of abusing its dominance in the radio audience evaluation market.
Apple TV grabs U.S. broadcast rights to Formula 1
Formula 1 races will move from ESPN to Apple TV in the U.S. in January; some races will be available without a subscription.
Florida prosecutor sues Roku over alleged privacy violations
The state's top prosecutor claims Roku improperly collects and shares data of adults and children in Florida, in violation of the state's consumer protection laws.
Fifth Circuit upholds Labor Board order against Nexstar
The Fifth Circuit has upheld a decision by the National Labor Relations Board ordering Nexstar to negotiate with a union representing workers in Denver.
Nielsen: NBC is highest-rated network, football continues dominance on broadcast
MLB playoff games were among the most-watched on cable TV; Fox News remains the top cable news channel in America.
RATINGS
CNN to launch “All Access” subscription plan
The membership will cost $7 per month or $70 per year and include access to some live programming from the network's domestic and international channels.
Apple launches streaming TV bundle with Comcast’s Peacock
Apple and NBCUniversal are joining forces to offer a new streaming bundle that combines Apple TV and Peacock under one subscription, the companies announced Wednesday.
Pew: Americans feel informed — and depressed — by the news
Americans surveyed by Pew Research earlier this year said they feel informed by news reports, but those reports also create anxiety and depression.
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Viewpoint: Is America ready for NextGen TV?
The new digital television broadcast standard comes with a number of improvements for viewers and the industry alike, but Kirk Varner wonders if the juice is worth the squeeze.
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Kirk Varner
OPINION
Gracenote: Drivers crave more smart features from car radios
The majority of drivers surveyed said they'd stop using their smartphone in the car if their in-car infotainment systems had "smarter" features.
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SSRS to acquire radio measurement firm Edison Research
SSRS has announced plans to acquire Edison Research, the analytics and measurement firm that produces various studies that are in support of the broadcast radio industry.