Research Virtual Tour

Welcome to the research navigation tutorial page. This series of on-demand videos will take you on a virtual tour of some of the research areas on the site. Each of these […]

How Local News Is Coming To CTV

VUit reported a 31% year-over-year increase in local news streaming ad revenue. CPMs went up 37% in the first half of 2022, which is good news for the broadcasters looking for additional revenue from streaming distribution.

In New Setback, Nielsen Says Its ‘Big Data’ Isn’t Ready for Transacting

Nielsen informed clients that the “big data” on which NielsenONE relies isn’t ready to be used to make transactions. Nielsen had planned to include its big data — information on viewing from set-top boxes and smart TVs — in its national TV ratings in September and have clients use it as currency in the scatter advertising market.

Capitol Broadcasting Launches 24/7 Local News Network: WRAL News+

Capitol Broadcasting Co. and its WRAL Raleigh, N.C., on Wednesday launched WRAL News+, a 24/7 multi-platform local news network. The new, streaming-first news channel is devoted to both streaming audiences and radio audiences. With key programming features, like weather every 10 minutes, “WRAL News+ is yet another WRAL offering to bring local news and information to viewers and listeners wherever and whenever they want it,” the company says.

Political Advertising: Social Media Loses Ground, While CTV Gains

Grace Briscoe, senior vice president of client development, candidates + causes, at Centro, says political advertising spend is not only robust but “remarkable” for a non-presidential election year. She discusses spend trends as well as ways to wage a more effective campaign.

U.S. New Vehicle Prices to Hit Record High Despite Rising Interest Rates

U.S. new vehicle prices are expected to hit a record high in August on the back of strong demand despite rising interest rates. Average transaction prices are set to reach a record $46,259, an 11.5% increase from a year earlier, according to the report from auto industry consultants J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.

With Increases Nearing Pre-COVID Levels, Travel Ad Spend Is Up Across the Board

According to MediaRadar, increases in travel ad spend year-to-date are closing in on levels last seen during the first quarter of 2020, with increased spend by airlines, lodging providers, rental car companies and tourism organizations – the latter having already invested close to $623 million through April 2022, up 43% year-over-year.

Sympathy For The News Director

News directors are the backbone of local broadcasting, wrangling an endless onslaught of crises while managing the most complex department of a TV station. Let’s ensure they have everything they need to shoulder their burdens.

Evaluate Your Thinking with One Critical Question

As leaders, we most often look to blogs, books or boardroom meetings for guidance, and yet sometimes it’s everyday life that hands us the best leadership insights. Recently life gifted me just such a lesson: the importance of asking, “How is this different?”

How Volunteering Helps Your Career Goals and Overall Wellbeing

Giving back should come from the heart, but it can also help your career—and your health. As you work to make the world—or, at least, your corner of it—better, you could also be getting a professional boost. Here are four ways that giving back can help your career, and how to find opportunities to do so