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While year-over-year comparisons are clouded by huge political ad revenue in 2024, the Q3 2025 results for Nexstar show one big takeaway: ex-political, ad revenues were flat. It's reflecting a continued soft environment for the core of broadcast television's biggest revenue generator — outside of retransmission consent fees.
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On difficult comps due to strong political advertising revenue one year ago, CEO Chris Ripley explained ahead of a Wednesday afternoon earnings call for investors that Sinclair delivered a strong third quarter, achieving the high end of guidance for advertising and distribution revenue.
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More than 200 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have now added their names as co-sponsors to the non-binding resolution opposing “any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge” on local radio stations.
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The publicly traded radio station ownership group founded by the late George Beasley that bears his surname has elected to release its third quarter earnings results on Monday — and hold its earnings call in between those of Townsquare Media and iHeartMedia.
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Forward-thinking broadcasters have already locked in Forecast 2026 at early bird pricing. But, there's still room for you to lead and learn at this VIP symposium on November 12 at the Harvard Club of New York. From game-changing insights to exclusive networking opportunities, now's your chance to advance.
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After its third quarter earnings arrive later this week and its Networks President, Sean Compton, will serve as co-chair for Forecast 2026, executive management representing Nexstar Media Group will participate in three institutional investor conferences across the remainder of November and December.
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Independent software platform Innovid, used for ad creation and for delivery, measurement, and optimization purposes, has brought "Conversion" signals to its "Harmony" product — an enhancement designed to give publishers and platforms the ability to optimize in real time against actual business outcomes.
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A new S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis reveals that some TV markets without a professional sports team have a higher viewership share than those with a team. Columbus, Ohio, for instance, reported 61% NFL game viewership.
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OIA, WCB, and EB grant HKT (International) Limited, PCCW Global, Inc., PCCW Global Limited, Gateway Global Communications Inc., and PCCW Global (UK) Limited an extension to December 1, 2025
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“We are proud to continue our 50-plus-year tradition as the radio home of Shocker sports,” said Tommy Castor, Senior Vice President and Market Manager for Audacy in Wichita. “Our partnership with Wichita State Athletics reflects a deep commitment to the community and to connecting with generations of fans."
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Space City Home Network (SCHN), which provides coverage of Houston Astros and Houston Rockets games, has upgraded its audio control room. Its choice? It comes courtesy of SSL.
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The company’s Advertising Technology & Services segment saw revenue jump by 104%, to $76.1 million. At the same time, the Media segment comprised largely of Hispanic-targeted broadcast radio and TV properties fell 26%, to $44.5 million. Entravision did not specify how much of the dollars went to radio or TV.
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It is a station that seeks to soar as a non-affiliated property capitalizing on its "Atlanta News First" branding with more hours of newscasts than any other TV source in the market. Now, it hopes to fly even higher in the ratings with an agreement to simulcast 11 Atlanta Hawks NBA games with FanDuel Sports Network .
Adam Jacobson
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If Bloomberg News' sources are to be trusted, iHeartMedia is close to reaching an agreement that would see Netflix license video podcasts distributed by the nation's leading audio content creator and distributor. That sparked a buying frenzy for iHeartMedia shares, which have seen a sharp depreciation in value over the last five years.
Adam Jacobson
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Every day, you make decisions worth thousands to your organization. Today's the day you make a decision worth that for yourself and your business. While it might seem like a significant investment, here's what your Forecast 2026 investment actually buys you.
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