Wednesday October 8, 2025 IN THE NEWS Netflix has greenlit “Clue,” a competition series inspired by the classic murder mystery board game and 1985 film. Contestants will race to uncover the culprit, location, and weapon behind a crime. “Like so many families and friends over the years, we’ve gathered around the table trying to […]
Tuesday October 7, 2025 IN THE NEWS As NBCUniversal kicks off the first season of its 11-year NBA partnership, the company reports it has secured nearly 170 advertising partners and sold out all key positions for the season, with investments spanning core categories including Auto, Finance, QSR, Entertainment, and Retail. More than 20% of […]
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY Monday October 6, 2025 IN THE NEWS President Trump urged Google to strike a deal to get Univision, dark on YouTube TV since September 30, back on the air. On Saturday, Trump posted on Truth Social, “I hope Univision, a great and very popular Hispanic […]
Friday October 3, 2025 IN THE NEWS NBCUniversal and Google struck a long-term distribution agreement that averts an NBCU blackout on YouTube TV. “Our new agreement with Google is a clear win for both our business and our viewers,” said Matt Schnaars, President of Platform Distribution & Partnerships at NBCUniversal. “We’ve secured long-term access […]
Thursday October 2, 2025 IN THE NEWS CTV ad spend is climbing, but confidence isn’t keeping pace. According to Gracenote’s Context Is King report, marketers are prioritizing brand-building objectives in their CTV campaigns but often rely on targeting tactics better suited for narrow audience segments. That misalignment is limiting reach and effectiveness and may […]
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY Wednesday October 1, 2025 IN THE NEWS FuboTV shareholders have approved the streamer’s proposed merger with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV. Announced in January 2025, the deal – still subject to regulatory review – would give Disney a roughly 70% stake in Fubo. CEO David […]
Tuesday September 30, 2025 IN THE NEWS Mike Cavanagh has been promoted from president of Comcast to co-CEO, alongside Brian Roberts, effective in January. “Since joining Comcast a decade ago, Mike has proven himself to be a trusted and collaborative leader,” said Roberts. “He is the ideal person to help lead Comcast as we […]
Monday September 29, 2025 IN THE NEWS NBCUniversal programming could go dark on Google’s YouTube TV if the companies don’t reach a carriage agreement by tomorrow. NBCU claims YouTube TV “has refused the best rates and terms in the market, demanding preferential treatment and seeking an unfair advantage over competitors to dominate the video […]
Friday September 26, 2025 IN THE NEWS Amid rising tariff concerns and macroeconomic headwinds, ad buyers expect to spend less in the second half of the year than originally projected, reports IAB’s 2025 Outlook Study September Update: A Snapshot of the Latest Ad Spend Trends, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth. Spend in the first […]
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM PREMION Thursday September 25, 2025 IN THE NEWS “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Tuesday night averaged 6.3 million viewers on traditional television, over three times its recent average of 1.77 million, according to Nielsen. That’s despite Nexstar and Sinclair’s ABC stations – representing over 20% of affiliates – continuing […]