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Longtime journalist Rob Smith is back in the studio! He was the Executive Editor for Seattle Magazine/Seattle Business Magazine when we recorded our 3rd ever episode. And now he returns to talk about his career shift to Formidable, his take on billionaires owning media companies, and why Seattle has the most expensive Ubers. In honor of Bumbershoot happening, we also recap the business history of this iconic festival.Top Stories:1. Bro-PO: More IPOs, less women2. King 5 and KONG owner Tegna to be acquired3. New rewards program and facial recognition for Alaska Airlines 4. Uber Eats pays $15M to Seattle in settlement5. Cannonball Arts opened downtownAbout guest Rob Smith - Executive Editor, Formidable:Rob has a long history of journalism. He was the Editor-in-Chief at the Portland Business Journal, moved into the Editor-in-Chief role at the Puget Sound Business Journal. Then he was the Executive Editor for Seattle Magazine and Seattle Business Magazine before his recent move to Executive Editor for Formidable – a media and membership company.Rachel's event for queer women:Lesbian Chronicles LIVESaturday, October 18thReverie Ballroom7pm: Social Hour8pm: Show9:30pm: After PartyBuy TicketsAbout host Rachel Horgan:Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego. Contact:Email: info@theweeklyseattle.comInstagram: @theweeklyseattleWebsite: www.theweeklyseattle.com
CAROLYN BEASLEY KEEPS BAILING…BUT THE WATER IS RISING (3:05)EVERYONE IS ASKING…WELL WE ARE - WHY IS TEGNA LEAVING $1.8B ON THE CUTTING ROOM FLOOR…? (12:40)SOUND EXCHANGE CAN ASK…BUT CAN NO LONGER SUE FOR UNPAID STREAMING ROYALTIES…WHAT'S THAT ABOUT? (20:28)Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!
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KMOX's Michael Calhoun looks at the possible merge of NextStar (owners of KTVI & KPLR) and Tegna (owner of KSDK) could mean for viewers and employees of the stations.
Chuck Todd opens with critical media industry news as Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna threatens to devastate local TV journalism through consolidation that will create duopolies and slash newsroom jobs while fundamentally altering how Americans receive local information at the worst possible moment for democratic accountability. He shifts to Trump's complex role as a self-perceived "mediator" rather than Western ally in Ukraine negotiations where his deliberate inaction has inadvertently forced Europe to take security more seriously while Putin's biggest strategic miscalculation remains never giving Trump a political win that could justify backing off. Then, he offers an analysis of how American political strategy has become deliberately divisive through sophisticated microtargeting technologies. He explains that Obama's 2012 victory was misinterpreted and incorrectly assumed identity politics would define future elections when class divisions have actually become the primary fault line in American life. He argues that the American public still responds positively to authentic unity messaging—suggesting the current toxic political environment is more a product of deliberate strategic choices than inevitable differences and could be reversed by leaders willing to reject a divisive playbook.Moody's Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi joins Chuck with a stark warning: the U.S. economy is heading toward a recession largely of its own making, driven by Trump's tariff policies, immigration crackdowns, and federal spending cuts that are creating a perfect storm of economic headwinds. Zandi explains that while tariff impacts are just beginning to surface as companies burn through pre-tariff inventory, the real damage will come from unfilled jobs due to deportations, AI displacing professional services workers, and federal layoffs hitting employment just as troubling indicators emerge—from empty Vegas casinos reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis to homebuilder sentiment at its lowest levels since COVID. The economist argues that Trump's potential corruption of Bureau of Labor Statistics data makes forecasting nearly impossible at the exact moment when reliable economic intelligence is most crucial for navigating mounting risks.The conversation reveals how global economic interconnectedness makes America's policy mistakes everyone's problem, with Zandi warning that U.S. recession would likely trigger worldwide downturn while protectionist policies reverse decades of beneficial globalization—pointing to Brexit's GDP damage as a cautionary tale. He explains why the Federal Reserve faces impossible choices between supporting growth and fighting inflation, while businesses turn to shrinkflation rather than price increases and courts may ultimately strip Trump of tariff powers. Looking ahead to spring 2026, Zandi sees persistent inflation, unfilled jobs, and productivity gains from AI investment that won't materialize quickly enough to offset immediate economic damage, all while massive national debt creates long-term fiscal pressures that could force a reckoning sooner than anticipated—making this recession uniquely self-inflicted through deliberate policy choices rather than external shocks.Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction01:00 Housekeeping note - Will release 3 different versions of audio pod03:00 Nexstar buys Tegna, will consolidate and devastate local TV news 05:15 Merger will create local duopolies for TV affiliates, fewer journalists07:30 Merger will have drastic effects on how people get local information08:30 Trump holds court with Zelenskyy and European leaders09:45 Trump sees himself as a mediator rather than ally of the west11:00 Trump's inaction has forced Europe to take security more seriously12:45 Can't sell American public on putting U.S. troops in Ukraine15:30 Putin's miscalculation is never giving Trump a win18:15 If Trump exerted leverage, Putin would back off21:15 Putin has united Europe22:15 American political strategy is deliberately divisive & polarizing23:15 Campaigns used to treat undecideds as moderates24:30 Campaigns discovered independents had a wide range of views25:15 Digital tools allowed for microtargeting of voters26:45 Obama's reelection win was misinterpreted29:00 Both parties thought identity would define politics when it was class30:15 Class is the dividing line in American life32:00 The public does respond to authentic unity messaging34:45 Mark Zandi joins the Chuck ToddCast 35:30 Tariff impacts starting to show up in the economy 37:15 Surprising the impacts haven't been more stark? 38:30 Companies haven't gone through all pre-tariff inventory 39:15 Are there conditions for an interest rate cut? 40:30 Fed will weigh growth over inflation 42:30 Federal layoffs and funding cuts impact on employment 44:00 Major trouble for the jobs market on the horizon 45:15 Immigration policy will leave jobs unfilled 46:15 AI is impacting professional service jobs 48:45 Vegas is empty, similar to before the financial crisis 49:45 Indicators of brewing economic trouble? 51:45 Homebuilder sentiment the lowest since Covid 52:30 If we don't dip into recession, what prevents it? 54:30 What will the economy look like in the spring of 2026? 57:15 Will tariff increases lead to persistently high inflation? 58:45 Businesses are choosing shrinkflation over price increases 1:01:15 Courts could take tariff power away from Trump 1:02:45 Is there hidden productivity in the data due to AI? 1:05:15 AI will boost productivity in the future, just not yet 1:06:00 Will huge investment in AI create jobs/growth? 1:07:30 How can we forecast economics if BLS data is corrupted? 1:11:30 The BLS needs more resources to produce better data 1:12:00 If government data isn't reliable, what's the alternative? 1:15:15 The economic impacts of unreliable government data 1:17:15 If U.S. goes into recession, the world likely does too 1:18:45 The long term effects of a global race toward protectionism 1:21:00 US benefitted from globalization, reversing it is a negative 1:22:00 Brexit the perfect example of protectionism hurting GDP 1:23:45 U.S. economy bounced back best from Covid 1:25:00 When will the massive national debt catch up with us? 1:26:45 Trend lines show a day of reckoning over debt is coming 1:28:00 U.S. policy will be directly responsible for a recession1:30:15 Chuck thoughts on interview with Mark Zandi 1:31:00 Ask Chuck 1:31:15 Have the Reagan Republicans given up? 1:35:45 Are the modern American oligarchs similar to those of the 1860s? 1:39:30 Is Trump taking over DC to dictate the results of elections?
Chuck Todd opens with critical media industry news as Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna threatens to devastate local TV journalism through consolidation that will create duopolies and slash newsroom jobs while fundamentally altering how Americans receive local information at the worst possible moment for democratic accountability. He shifts to Trump's complex role as a self-perceived "mediator" rather than Western ally in Ukraine negotiations where his deliberate inaction has inadvertently forced Europe to take security more seriously while Putin's biggest strategic miscalculation remains never giving Trump a political win that could justify backing off. Then, he offers an analysis of how American political strategy has become deliberately divisive through sophisticated microtargeting technologies. He explains that Obama's 2012 victory was misinterpreted and incorrectly assumed identity politics would define future elections when class divisions have actually become the primary fault line in American life. He argues that the American public still responds positively to authentic unity messaging—suggesting the current toxic political environment is more a product of deliberate strategic choices than inevitable differences and could be reversed by leaders willing to reject a divisive playbook.Finally, he answers listeners' questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment.Timeline:(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements)00:00 Introduction01:00 Housekeeping note - Will release 3 different versions of audio pod03:00 Nexstar buys Tegna, will consolidate and devastate local TV news 05:15 Merger will create local duopolies for TV affiliates, fewer journalists07:30 Merger will have drastic effects on how people get local information08:30 Trump holds court with Zelenskyy and European leaders09:45 Trump sees himself as a mediator rather than ally of the west11:00 Trump's inaction has forced Europe to take security more seriously12:45 Can't sell American public on putting U.S. troops in Ukraine15:30 Putin's miscalculation is never giving Trump a win18:15 If Trump exerted leverage, Putin would back off21:15 Putin has united Europe22:15 American political strategy is deliberately divisive & polarizing23:15 Campaigns used to treat undecideds as moderates24:30 Campaigns discovered independents had a wide range of views25:15 Digital tools allowed for microtargeting of voters26:45 Obama's reelection win was misinterpreted29:00 Both parties thought identity would define politics when it was class30:15 Class is the dividing line in American life32:00 The public does respond to authentic unity messaging34:15 Ask Chuck 34:30 Have the Reagan Republicans given up? 38:45 Are the modern American oligarchs similar to those of the 1860s? 42:30 Is Trump taking over DC to dictate the results of elections?
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SUNY Professor Mike Igoe, former Channel 2 reporter, joined WBEN this morning to discuss the impact he expects the merger to bring to the Buffalo media landscape.
Carl Quintanilla, David Faber and Mike Santoli led off the show with developments regarding Intel: Softbank investing $2 billion in the company, as the Trump Administration reportedly weighs taking a 10% stake in the chipmaker. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined the program and discussed a potential government investment in Intel. Also in focus: Home Depot's quarterly miss, Palo Alto Networks sharesjump on earnings, Nexstar to buy rival TV stations operator Tegna, the "SPAC king," Medtronic and activism, why one particular stock is plummeting 40%. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer
S&P futures are pointing to a flat open today, down (0.1%). Asian markets closed mostly lower today, but European equity markets are firmer in early trades. President Zelensky and European leaders met with President Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. The talks were described as constructive, with Trump expressing openness to U.S. participation in such guarantees. Details of the arrangements are expected to be finalized in the coming days.Companies Mentioned: Softbank, Intel, NVIDIA, Tegna
S&P Futures are continuing to display muted price action this morning. The recent talks between President Trump and European leaders appear to have been positive which is reflected in the relative weakness in oil and defense stocks this morning. Shares of INTC are higher this morning as Softbank in making a $2B invest in the chip maker. SGBI is looking to merge its TV business with Tegna. Earnings announcements overnight were mainly positive as PANW & FN move higher. This morning HD is lower after its earnings miss. After the bill today KEYS & TOL will report and tomorrow morning TJX, ADI, LOW, TGT, EL & BIDU are scheduled to report.
It was announced Tuesday two TV giants will merge, as Nexstar agreed to buy rival Tegna for $6.2 billion. John Di Sciullo of WBBZ joins the show to discuss the implications this will have on newsrooms locally, as Channel 2 is owned by Tegna, and Channel 4 is owned by Nexstar.
Beamer is once again in for Bauerle and today, we lead things off with John Di Sciullo of WBBZ to talk about Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of rival Tegna, and the local implications of that move. Branching off of that, how to you take in your news, and watch TV in general in 2025, are you a cable person, subscription, etc? Also, we talk about the fallout from yesterday's Amherst Town Board meeting on the Westwood Country Club, and preview tomorrow's star studded show in honor of National Radio Day.
start set the show00:05:00 Daily Memphian article on FedExForum renovations00:27:00 Mike Wallace00:48:00 NFL news and notesJoe Burrow's big time sackJoe Flacco named startedRich Eisen's return to SportsCenter01:12:00 TV TUESDAYNexstar acquires Tegna'Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time' thoughts'The Leftovers' review
A major acquisition involving two TV companies could have a major impact on news and viewing patterns in the Tampa Bay area. Nexstar, owner of News Channel 8, is buying Tegna, owner of 10 Tampa Bay, for more than six billion dollars. This would put the local NBC and CBS affiliates under the same ownership. Tampa is one of a handful of markets where both Nexstar and Tegna own stations. We speak about the implications of the deal with USF political communications associate professor Josh Scacco, PhD. (Newsradio WFLA and iHeartRadio Tampa Bay have a news and weather partnership with News Channel 8.)
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Kate Scott-Dawkins is joined by Jeff Foster and Nidhi Shah to break down the latest trends in the economy, media, and advertising. They chat about what lower-than-expected US inflation means for consumers, how Chinese retailers are staying strong despite economic challenges, and some exciting moves in sports streaming and local TV. Plus, they dive into the rapid rise of AppLovin and what it means for advertisers.00:00 - IntroductionWelcome and overview of inflation, AppLovin, and sports streaming topics.01:37 - Inflation and Retail TrendsMixed inflation signals, tariffs, and how advertisers are responding.08:36 - Global Economic UpdatesUK, EU, and China's growth trends, plus retail spending shifts.15:49 - Tencent and Mini-ProgramsTencent's ad growth and the rise of short-form content in China.20:10 - Sling TV's $5 Sports PassSling TV's innovative pricing and its potential impact on streaming.26:22 - Local TV ConsolidationNextar and Tegna talks, and what it means for advertisers.31:14 - AppLovin's GrowthAppLovin's 77% growth and its rise as a major advertising player.34:26 - Wrap-Up and Future TrendsFinal thoughts on media shakeups and what's ahead for advertisers.Mid-Year Global Advertising Forecast Update: https://www.wppmedia.com/news/tyny-midyear-2025?utm_medium=podcast&utm_content=episode_73_description
S&P futures slightly down with yields US 2-year down to 3.8% and 10-year down to 4.3%. Asia equities are trading mostly higher, European equity markets are narrowly mixed. Dollar softer. Oil down. Gold pulling back with White House to clarify tariff on gold bars. Industrial metals are mostly higher. On the latest batch of trade headlines, press coverage are mostly on US secondary tariffs over Russian crude purchases. VP Vance said China could be hit with tariffs, echoing President Trump last week. However, he also acknowledged the challenges targeting China given current ongoing talks, desire for Trump-Xi summit and China's rare earths leverage. Defiant stance from Beijing and Delhi also heightened skepticism that secondary sanctions will prompt any change to their Russian energy purchases.Companies Mentioned: Avantor, Tegna, Northern Data, Nexstar Media Group, Rumble
Hanna Howard (Portfolio Manager) moderates a discussion with TEGNA's CFO Julie Heskett at the Gabelli Funds 17th Annual Media & Sports Symposium held on June 5th, 2025. To learn more about Gabelli Funds' fundamental, research-driven approach to investing, visit https://m.gabelli.com/gtv_cu or email invest@gabelli.com. Connect with Gabelli Funds:• X - https://x.com/InvestGabelli• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/investgabelli/ • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/InvestGabelli • LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/investgabelli/ http://www.Gabelli.com Invest with Us 1-800-GABELLI (800-422-3554)
Mark Cornetta is Senior Vice President of Media for TEGNA and President & General Manager of KUSA/KTVD (9News) in Denver. This portfolio includes KUSA Channel 9 as well as KTVD Channel 20 9NEWS.com and others. Launched in the 1990s and now a vital news source for Coloradoans that updates news, weather and sports 24 hours a day. 9NEWS+, a free streaming app on Roku, Fire TV, Samsung, Android TV, and Apple TV, launched in 2022. From their "About Us" page on their website: "The story of 9NEWS is an evolution of people and technology. Film to videotape. Black and white to color. Analog to digital. But one thing that hasn't changed since 1952 is our commitment to bring Colorado the best programming possible." On this episode of A Seat at the Table, Mark shares his professional journey and how he ultimately ended up at 9News. He chronicles the evolution of the business from his unique viewpoint and discusses the current challenges and opportunities facing local news, how the industry proceeds from here, what he expects from the FCC, and much, much more. Mark has worked in this industry for more than 40 years, and his insights about the current state of affairs, as well as where things head from here are valuable and incisive. Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. Rate, review and subscribe on your favorite podcatcher. For more of our events, podcasts, and news, please visit the Colorado Business Roundtable website.
IS ADVERTISING GOING TO FOLLOW THE BOUNCING APPLE PLUS…(18:20)WE TAKE OUT HATS OFF IN DEEP RESPECT FOR WESTERN MEDIA iNTERNATIONALS DENNIS HOLT . (9:35)TEGNA MAKES A BOLD MOVE WHICH IS BOUND TO PISS OFF THEIR NETWORKS (5:30)WELCOME TO the podcast focused on radio TV and OCCASIONALLY digital We welcome you to the Wednesday June 25th Episode of Media Insultant….Media Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Dell Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!
In this episode of our “So, You Want to Be” series. For this session, Trisha Ripperger, SVP, Strategic Communications and Category Development and Executive Director, NEXT Women is joined by Kristie Gonzales, President and GM, WXIA/WATL and VP, Media Operations at TEGNA and Angie Salas, VP and GM of WCIA 3. They discussed the skills and strategy necessary for career advancement, the importance of dreaming big and of leading with empathy, as well as the challenges and opportunities for women looking to advance to leadership positions, in a recent NEXT Women webinar. We hope you enjoy this “So, You Want to be a GM” episode.
DFW's Morning News speaks with TEGNA and Wings executives about the new TV deal for the professional women's basketball team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
True to form, CTV and OTT advertising is a disruptive innovation that appeals more to a NEW set of would-be TV buyers -- smaller businesses. In this episode, transformation expert Jim Wilson, who founded OTT platform Premion and is now president of Madhive, discusses what it takes to reach and serve businesses whose typical CTV buy is pretty small -- about $4,000. He also talks about his appointment to the board of Audacy, the radio company that has just emerged from bankruptcy. Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review! Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.
Stories we're following this morning: A lawsuit filed by a Texas man against three women who helped his ex-wife acquire abortion medication, backed by notorious anti-abortion activist attorney Jonathan Mitchell, has been dropped: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/us/texas-lawsuit-friends-abortion-pills.html A longstanding effort by an Andrews County nuclear waste storage facility to ship even more highly toxic waste into Texas from long distances has made it to the U.S. Supreme Court: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/09/us-supreme-court-west-texas-nuclear-waste-plan/ At the behest of Governor Abbott, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has removed a federal judge from a class action lawsuit that the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services has failed to abide for almost a decade: https://lawandcrime.com/judiciary/must-be-removed-fifth-circuit-bounces-clinton-appointed-judge-from-long-running-texas-foster-care-system-abuse-case-after-greg-abbott-asks-for-her-removal/ Thomas Saenz, president of MALDEF, compares Ken Paxton's voter suppression tactics in South Texas to similar moves made by foreign authoritarian dictators: https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2024/10/14/paxtons-tactics-in-texas-undermine-our-electoral-democracy/ ...Even right-leaning experts agree that non-citizen voting, the latest boogeyman of the Trump Party, is a largely non-existent problem: https://abcnews.go.com/US/protecting-vote-south-texas-myth-noncitizen-voting-takes/story?id=114729639 The documentary Zurawski V Texas has won the inaugural Artemis Rising Foundation Award for Social Impact at the Hamptons Film Festival: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/zurawski-v-texas-abortion-documentary-artemis-rising-foundation-award-hamptons-film-festival-1236175574/ The Ted Cruz/Colin Allred debate on Tuesday night will be carried by TEGNA-owned TV stations across Texas, and also via the WFAA app: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/ted-cruz-colin-allred-debate-texas-us-senate-election-tv-wfaa/287-7e425e4a-0ccb-49b8-a817-8e9205960212 Our annual holiday fundraising parties approach! We'll be gathering both in Dallas and Austin this December, and there are sponsorship opportunities available: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/progress-texas-holiday-parties-2024 See Progress Texas' analysis of Project 2025, and what it will mean for Texas should it be enacted: https://progresstexas.org/blog/project-2025-vs-progress-2025 ...And a complete guide to Project 2025 from Media Matters: https://www.mediamatters.org/heritage-foundation/guide-project-2025-extreme-right-wing-agenda-next-republican-administration ...Please pitch in to help fund our recent expansion of that important voting resource with Hindi, Mandarin Chinese and Vietnamese translation: https://progresstexas.org/blog/coming-soon-govotetexasorg-adds-commonly-spoken-languages-increase-ballot-access Thanks for listening! Find our web store and other ways to support our important work this election year at https://progresstexas.org.
A witty and wise conversation with John Vilade, head of sales at Premion, began with a chat about changes in the royal family: as in the old “Content is King” adage...and why John bows to the customer. That led to a deep dive into the “ad-vantages” of streaming media. John explained new research out of Premion and Advertiser Perceptions that revealed significant trends in ad spend shifting towards streaming and away from traditional media channels and increases in CTV budgets overall. (See links and download their survey results for free, here!) He has a knack for explaining complex concepts like targeting, programmatic buying, and brand safety in a way that's warm and relatable. That dovetails with Premion's goal of simplifying streaming advertising for local and national spot advertisers -- acting as a 'liberator' for local advertisers, making advanced advertising techniques accessible. We also touched on the competitive landscape, including how Premion has innovated with their own demand-side platform to enhance inventory acquisition and control. The discussion on FAST channels spotlights just how much they've grown (see above: "Customer is the Judge"!) and how crucial they're becoming for advertisers. John's take on the political advertising landscape was interesting especially considering the power of local there, too; he shared more stats and facts from the Premion Political team's research with Campaigns & Elections. John's extensive career journey took him from leveraging his New Jersey roots to land his first ad sales gig in Waco, Texas (you'll have to hear that story!), on to his impactful roles at NBC (with a nod to David Zaslav for making a smart hire) and then Hulu. John's career has kept pace with the dynamic shifts in our industry, leading him to be really savvy about OTT and CTV in today's market. His jokes about earning his grey hair notwithstanding, he is a bona fide beloved industry resource. But as he explains, he has always been a voracious consumer of trade publications as a way to keep a step ahead, and to help his customers thrive. He's the right man for the job at Premion, which is part of the larger Tegna organization, home also to LockedOn Podcast Network and more. On a personal note, I still didn't get to why John owns a hay farm in Texas but I appreciate that he is a big Dead head! This adds a layer of understanding as to who he is as a person, but it's his belief in “purpose” (which he defines as maintaining a promise between giver and receiver), whether in business transactions or personal interactions, that reveals just what drives him in life and at work. John leaves us with valuable advice on career growth (think "empathy") and staying ahead in the ever-evolving media landscape... oh and which Detroit Tiger player he is cheering on and why! Don't miss this episode filled with insights, personal stories, and professional wisdom. The personal and the professional insights of John Vilade, Premion KEY MOMENTS: 00:00 Introduction and the new “Royal Family” (of Content) 00:50 John Vilade: Head of Sales at Premion -- Fun and facts from his Career Journey 04:59 Understanding Premion and Its Role in OTT Advertising 07:11 Budgets and Eyes Shift to Streaming and CTV 12:36 Programmatic Advertising and Brand Safety 18:46 Premion's Innovations and Market Differentiation 21:49 Why the Fast Rise of FAST Channels 23:46 Political Advertising in Local and Streaming Campaigns 26:15 Personal Insights and Mentorship 33:44 Brand Purpose and Personal Values 36:12 What We Want to Watch Next! Connect with John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnvilade/ Connect with Insider Interviews: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insiderinterviews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsiderInterviewsPodcast/ YouTube: https://bit.ly/InsiderInterviews-YouTubePlaylist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mossappeal Threads: https://www.
With the summer of our discontent brewing, Corey & Gordon discuss the value of nonstop headlines to news media. Could local media rise like a phoenix? They ask a fan club member, retired media analyst and self-proclaimed iconoclast Terry Heaton, to weigh in. Brace yourself for Heaton's unvarnished take.Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review! Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.
The mad rush to embrace Artificial Intelligence feels a lot like the mad rush to embrace the Internet two decades ago, with one exception: Nobody seems to be tackling AI by "hiring a guy." In this episode, Gordon & Corey talk to Ed Busby, head of strategy for one of the nation's largest TV companies, TEGNA, which has discovered AI genius within its ranks.Stay in the loop with all things Borrell when you join our Research Alert Lists. As always, thank you for listening. If you like the episode, leave us a review! Want to join the conversation? Share your comments at borrellassociates.com/podcast.
COLOR US SHOCKED! (1:21)IS SUING THE FCC A GOOD IDEA? (7:22)IN HIS UNDERWEAR? ANOTHER ‘YOU CAN'T MAKE THIS SHIT UP STORY”...(17:40)Welcome to the only podcast/video blog that talks about all kinds of media…and the impact on local sales and management. Two media execs, Jackson Weaver and Keith Samuels do this each Wednesday. Produced by InTown Media we welcome comments at jackson@intownmedia.com Website www.intownmedia.comMedia Insultant is produced each Wednesday as Jackson Weaver & Keith Samuels offer comments, ideas and sometimes snarky comments about the current media landscape. They focus on radio and TV primarily - but also any media that is relevent or beneficial to media sales and management. Videos are under the Media Insultant Showcase on Vimeo. Comments are always welcome at jackson@intownmedia.com Thanks for listening!
The Seattle Kraken has joined team TEGNA. The team announced a multi-year partnership today that will air over 70 games on King 5, Kong, and Prime. PLUS, Locked on Kraken host Erica L. Ayala speaks to KC Mavericks general manager and head coach Tad O'Had to discuss how the team will prepare for Round 2 of the Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Are you curious about what it takes to advance to sales leadership roles and what these roles entail? Join moderator Abby Auerbach, EVP, CCO, TVB and Executive Director, NEXT Women and guests Nicki Harkrider-Probey, VP and Revenue Officer, Strategy, Enablement and Marketing, TEGNA and Stephanie Slagle, VP and Chief Innovation Officer, Graham Media Group to hear about their current jobs and how they got there. Abby and the panel discuss the skills and strategy necessary for career advancement in sales leadership positions, as well as the challenges and opportunities for women looking to advance to leadership positions.
Jim Rose, president and general manager of KING Broadcasting, a division of TEGNA, which oversees Northwest Cable News (NWCN), says that news consumption habits have changed everywhere since NWCN went on the air in 1995, and especially around Portland and Seattle.
There's someone in Morgan's family who is torn on who to root for in Saturday's Browns-Texans game! There might be an alternative to Dry January and Bill doesn't completely understand it. Some Browns fans may have difficulty watching the game on Saturday afternoon...find out why! Stephanie from Seven Hills joined us for the Cleveland Confessional....we hoped that her confession sounded worse than it actually is! Bill just began a new social experiment....the wedding ring marriage test?? Plus, Battle of the Burbs, Hollywood Dirt, and a complete stranger approached Bill's wife and is willing to give her hundreds of dollars!!
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(AURN News) – In a candid revelation, former legendary WTHR-TV main news anchor Andrea Morehead is sharing her journey as a Black woman in the television industry, shedding light on the challenges she faced during her 21-year tenure at the Indianapolis station. Morehead has launched a new YouTube series titled "My Silence is Not for Sale," where she courageously details instances of gaslighting, hostile treatment, abuse, and more, with the aim of empowering others who may have faced similar experiences. “I really feel the weight of my traumatic past, finally being overshadowed by my sincere desire to use this form to save others,” she said in the first episode. “I know there are millions of people who are exhausted, we are tired of being exhausted by toxicity in the workplace. In fact, when it was time to return to the workplace full-time post-COVID, many of us were like, 'No thank you,' because maybe you realize you didn't want to put up with the microaggressions, the gaslighting, the lies, the disparate treatment in the workplace,” she added. The veteran journalist, renowned for her Emmy and Murrow awards, addresses the weight of her traumatic past in the series' inaugural episode. Amidst the revelations, Morehead reflects on the broader issue of workplace toxicity. The former news anchor took legal action against WTHR and its owner, Tegna, filing a discrimination lawsuit in 2021. By sharing her story, she underscores and sheds light publicly on the systemic challenges faced by far too many Black professionals in the local television news industry. Through "My Silence is Not for Sale," Morehead emerges as a powerful advocate for workplace equity, aiming to inspire change and provide a platform for those who have been silenced. To learn more visit: mysilenceisnotforsale.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Weiss, the Vice President of Entertainment Programming and Multicast Networks at TEGNA, joins RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson from Atlanta on this edition of the InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM, to share details on the continued growth of the company's “Daily Blast Live” program, which is entering its seventh season, and other projects that he's squarely focused on for growth.What has allowed "Daily Blast Live" to become a standout daytime offering for TEGNA?Could it be said that daytime is the new “prime-time” for broadcast television, and programs like this are emblematic of the future of free-to-air broadcast channels?This idea that local market media companies are the experts when it comes to local advertisers — has that only been fortified by the growth of digital multicast networks such as the three Weiss oversees, Quest, Twist and True Crime Network?Weiss answers these questions while also sharing more on a non-work activity he's involved with — Honeymoon Israel. Listen to this podcast now!
"I'm super excited to be continuing to show women across the country that you can reach whatever goal you want."That's what Carrie Hofmann tells RBR+TVBR about her appointment, starting on October 2, as President and General Manager of WLTX-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate serving Columbia, S.C.Hofmann presently serves as News Director of TEGNA's NBC affiliate in Charlotte, WCNC-36. As she prepares for her new role, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson spoke with Hoffman about local TV leadership today, and what words of encouragement she has for others that seek to follow her path up the ladder in over-the-air TV today.The conversation can be heard in the latest InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.FM.
One year ago, it was believed that TEGNA would be owned by Standard General, the hedge fund led by Soo Kim. That transaction dissolved thanks to a FCC Media Bureau decision for a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge to answer lingering questions bureau chief Holly Sauer had regarding the deal. Today, TEGNA is proving to its investors that it can go at it alone just fine. In the second quarter, ex-political, revenue was down "just slightly," while "subscription revenue" was a record high in Q2, CEO Dave Lougee shared in his company's earnings call held on August 3.Chief Financial Officer Victoria Harker and SVP of Financial Planning & Business Operations Julie Heskett were also on the call, and there was much to share. In this InFOCUS Podcast, presented by dot.fm, we offer highlights from the conversation, including how Premion is "uniquely positioned to win" as local cable's "declining reach" was seen as a plus for TEGNA — even as retransmission consent fees outweigh core advertising revenue.
Bryan Goldmark heads up Sales at the Locked On Podcast Network. The Network was founded in 2016 by Utah Jazz radio announcer David Locke and sold in 2021 to Tegna. Today it is home to over 200 podcasts and 25 million listeners who want to enjoy a daily fix from a podcast about their favourite team in the NHL, NFL, NBA, Major League Baseball, and College Football.In this episode you will hear all about Bryan's radio experiences. (Spoiler: His dad worked in Radio at stations like WRKO and Hot 97 in Miami, while Bryan got a crash course in radio sales at 1010 WINS). Bryan will share what it takes to join Locked On as a content creator, how often you'll need to produce content, and how good you'll need to be. One of the thing I found very interesting is how much Locked On feels like one big on demand sports radio station.A transcript of this episode is comingThis show is made possible every week by contributors like:Blurve: A great way to help you prep your Show.NLogic: TV & radio advertising and audience data solutionsMegatrax - Licensed Music for your radio station or podcast production company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ryan Vaughan of Needham & Company delves into the world of mergers in the media, tech, and telecom industries, drawing insights from the recent attempted merger between Standard General and Tegna.
5.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY man charged in Jordan Neely Death, 1st SC Black woman Dems Chair, FCC Commissioner on Tegna deal The white man who killed Jordan Neely on a New York subway train surrendered to police this morning and now is facing a charge of second-degree manslaughter. We will give you the details of his arraignment and show you what Jordan's family said following the arrest. In a historic move, the South Carolina Democratic Party will now be led by a Black woman. We will speak with South Carolina's new chair Christale Spain about her plans for the party's future. The FCC is considering the Tegna Standard available deal. I will speak with one of the commissioners to get his take on the potential impact and how this deal could change the media landscape as we know it. Morris Brown College launches a new esports program focusing on increasing industry diversity. We will speak with a Morris Brown esports professor about the program's goals and how it will benefit students. And in our Education Matters segment, NASA's Date Equity Access Priority initiatives are helping historically black colleges and universities get involved in space exploration. We will speak with the Education Project Manager from NASA Headquarters about these exciting new opportunities for students. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On this episode of Digital Marketing Master, Abby interviews Aaron Heinrich, Director of Marketing at ABC10 local, a TEGNA station. They discuss the challenges and opportunities of reaching audiences through both traditional broadcasting and digital media, and the potential role of AI in the industry.
5.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL States Attorney DeSantis Letter, Tegna Deal Gets New Life, Rep. Maxine Waters Remembers Belafonte Republicans across the nation are in an all-out assault on black prosecutors. Today we will speak with a Black state attorney from Florida who has come under fire from conservatives, including DeSantis, who alleges that she's soft on crime. The controversy surrounding the acquisition of cable company Tenga by Standard General continues. This time New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez is calling out his colleagues and threatening to boycott all further appointments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. We will show his entire speech as he railed on the Senate floor. The white woman, Carolyn Bryant Donham, who was the catalyst for the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till, has sparked a debate about justice versus vengeance. I will share my thoughts on the Yazoo Herald article "Pursuit of Donham Finally Over." Y'all have been texting and tweeting me about the Republican guest Robert had on yesterday's show. I was in L.A. for an event; when Stacey Washington said Trump's policies are better for black people than Biden's. Today, I have a little to say about what Ms. Washington said on my platform. Ya'll don't want to miss that! One week to the day, the icon Harry Belafonte died, and today we continue our coverage honoring his life as we speak to Representative Maxine Waters about how she remembers Belafonte and all the work he's done as an activist. In our Marketplace segment, we speak to a mother and CEO Of Kalico Bay Kids, a colting company that started from a mother's quest to create unique looks for her daughter and has turned into an international business. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What's the future of broadcast TV? Can it compete with online options?In this episode of The Marketing Rapport, Tim Fagan, SVP & Chief Revenue Officer at TEGNA Inc., debunks some of the myths about the demise of broadcast TV. Tim and our host Tim Finnigan discuss the power of broadcast TV, the importance of storytelling, and how to lead through challenging times.
3.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Find Pattern Violations By Louisville Police, NAACP Support Tegna Deal, Racism In Mormon Church The Department of Justice releases a damning 90-page report after a two-year investigation following the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police. To break down the information, we will speak with the Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Interim Police Chief about the plan to fix the department and how to hold officers who commit misconduct accountable. We will also speak with a member of the Louisville City Council and Tamika Mallory, the Co-Founder of Until Freedom, where the city goes from here. The Mormon Church has a complicated history around race. I'll talk to a black Ex-Mormon about her experience in the church and what she is telling other black people considering joining the church. Civil rights leaders are speaking out about the FCC Media Bureau's decision to designate Standard General's proposed $8.6 billion acquisition of Tegna for a hearing. I will tell you what the NAACP New York State Conference president wrote to the FCC chair about the deal and how she believes it to benefit people of color. In our Tech Talk segment, we will speak to the CEO of Royelles Gaming for Girls, who re-images how girl gamers learn through interaction, inclusive narratives, and inspiring personas. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP voter drama in Ga.; Standard General fights FCC; Obesity in Black America Two new bills in Georgia could remove Black Democrats from a South Georgia election board. We will speak with Cliff Albright, the Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, about how we can stop this all-out assault on black voters' rights. Chicago, Illinois, will have a new Mayor after Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to secure a second term in office. We will speak to Chicago Mayoral Candidate & Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, who is set to face off in a Chicago mayoral runoff, and how he will make the change for Chicagoans. A significant shake-up may be happening at Jackson State University. President Thomas Hudson could be out of a job after the JSU faculty senate said they no longer have confidence in him. I'll explain why Standard General's Tegna acquisition has hit a brick wall. We are dedicating the second hour of today's show to discussing how Obesity impacts communities of color. We will be speaking with medical experts about how to change course and what we can start doing today to improve the health of our families and ourselves. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jennifer Dulski is the Founder and CEO of Rising Team, a SaaS company that helps companies increase engagement and scale talent development by equipping managers to lead deeply connecting, interactive team development sessions, remotely or in-person, without an outside facilitator. Prior to Rising Team, Jennifer had developed through a wide range of executive experiences including leadership roles at Facebook, Google and Yahoo!, and founder, CEO and president roles at early stage and scaling startups. She has deep board experience in public and private companies and non-profit boards and currently serves on the boards of Weight Watchers and Arcadia, a climate tech company. Her previous board experience includes roles on two other public company boards, Move, Inc., until its acquisition by NewsCorp and TEGNA. Her first book, Purposeful, about how each of us can be a movement starter, was published by Penguin Portfolio in 2018 and is a Wall Street Journal Bestseller. As a child, Jennifer spent time at a summer camp designed to increase confidence in young girls. When faced with an intimidating challenge, Jennifer had to make a choice: be the only girl who remained behind, or face her fear head on. The experience led her to realize that perhaps she was more capable of more than she had known. She shares today on the One Away Show. Read the show notes on Arcbound's Podcast Page: https://arcbound.com/podcasts/ Find Arcbound here: Homepage: Arcbound.com Services/Work with Us: https://arcbound.com/work-with-us/ About: https://arcbound.com/about/ Founders Corner: https://arcbound.com/category/founders-corner/ Connect: https://arcbound.com/connect/
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