How We’re Keeping Tabs on DOGE

On this special episode of Uncanny Valley, WIRED’s politics editor and global editorial director catch us up on Elon Musk’s involvement in the Trump administration.

Ric Harris Named GM of WGN in Chicago

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has named Ric Harris vice president and general manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Chicago, Illinois. Harris succeeds Paul Rennie, who retired last year. He last worked as president and general manager of WCAU (NBC 10), Telemundo62, and NBC Sports Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. “Nexstar is extremely fortunate to…

Trade Desk Misses Q4, Stock Plummets

After 33 consecutive earning periods in which it met or exceeded financial expectations, The Trade Desk missed on Q4 revenues vs. analyst expectations, taking in $741 million – about 2% below
estimates – and saw its stock crushed in early Thursday trading, down 32% to $83.73.

Shedding Light On Some Really Dark Media

SUBJECT LINE: Adalytics Study — “That release fell like a dud,” a PR pro mused, referring to news about Big Tech enabling brands to show up next to child porn.

Google Testing AI To Determine Age Of Users

Google has announced the technique of using AI to determine a user’s age. The move could help Google assist brands in determining age-appropriate products and whether ads can be targeted to a specific
audience.