Why It’s So Hard to Fully Block X in Brazil

With 20,000 internet providers across the country, the technical challenges of blocking X in Brazil mean some connections are slipping through the cracks.

Analyst Firm Describes Google’s Future Post-September Trial

An analyst group at Wedbush published a research note describing the anticipated impact on Google after Alphabet’s second antitrust trial that starts next week.

Week of August 26 Evening News Ratings: All Three Newscasts Record Total Viewer Gains

The evening newscasts enjoyed a nice bounce heading into the Labor Day weekend as all three posted week-to-week gains in total viewers. ABC World News Tonight with David Muir was the No. 1 program of the week across broadcast and cable. The ABC News flagship newscast has been the most-watched program on television for 23…

GroupM Taps Hartell As EssenceMediacom U.S. CEO

Richard Hartell, formerly head of GroupM’s Media Futures Group, fills an interim void created when Jill Kelly suddenly left EssenceMediacom early this year.

Week of August 26 Morning News Ratings: CBS Mornings Sees Total Viewer and Demo Gains

The final week of August saw the total viewer gap separating ABC News’ Good Morning America and NBC News’ Today narrow to only 26,000 total viewers. Meanwhile, third place CBS Mornings was also the only morning show to record week-to-week gains in both total viewers and the advertiser-coveted Adults 25-54 demo. It finished behind GMA…

Travis Kelce Effect Rewrites Playbook for NFL Kickoff Ads

Travis Kelce and manager Aaron Eanes had a plan for 2023 to bring on a bunch of brand partners, showcase his abilities as a pitchman, and prove that brands were better off having him on their team. Taylor Swift, a third Super Bowl title for his Kansas City Chiefs, and an ever-expanding audience for his…

Glen Dacy Named VP of News Content at WFLD in Chicago

Glen Dacy has been named vice president of news content and streaming for Fox’s Chicago duopoly, WFLD and WPWR. Dacy will oversee all the editorial, business, and administration functions for the duopoly’s news and media content creation across multiple platforms, reporting directly to Sheila Oliver, svp and gm. “With decades of Chicago news experience, Glen…

Heidi Meili Leaving NBC Montana After 24 Years

Heidi Meili is leaving NBC Montana after 24 years. “As I move on to anchor Good Day throughout the Spokane area, I want to thank all of you viewers for your support over nearly 25 years at NBC Montana,” she wrote on social media. “The company gave me these beautiful flowers for my last broadcast…