Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) on Friday launched a probe into the practices of four adtech leaders and two industry accreditation bodies, in response to a new report from research firm Adalytics indicating that global brands may be inadvertently funding child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online. The probe was launched with the…
Happy Friday to all who celebrate! In this week’s edition of stories we didn’t post for one reason or another, we see the usual churn and burn in local stations while a Pennsylvania anchor sues over a raise request. Let’s make the stuff happen: Revolving Door: Karina Hollingsworth is an award-winning journalist who joined News…
According to the Census, there are more than 60 million Hispanic people in the United States. And out of that number, the NFL has 15.4 million avid Hispanic and Latinx fans in the U.S, per a Nielsen/LiS study. For Super Bowl 59, Fox Deportes and NBCUniversal’s Telemundo are collaborating with the NFL on the simulcast…
MSNBC finished ahead of CNN in the battle for Adults 25-54 viewers, with the network claiming the No. 2 demo spot in both primetime and total day. The Five was Fox News’ most-watched program in the demo, while The Rachel Maddow Show and Erin Burnett Outfront led the way among A25-54 viewers for MSNBC and…
Since his inauguration, the president has been quick to demonize what he calls “the fake news media.” On Friday, both men demanded that individuals be fired.
Kendrick Lamar is gearing up for the biggest performance of his life at the Super Bowl Halftime show on Sunday. But let’s rewind to November 2024 when his surprise album “GNX,” received the meme treatment because of the way he humorously screamed “MUSTARRRDDDDDD!” on the song “tv off,” produced by Dijon McFarlane, aka Mustard. Brands…
Ad buyers are pointing the finger at Google, Amazon, and brand safety firms like Integral Ad Science and DoubleVerify after a report from research firm Adalytics claimed that ads for top brands like Sony, Pepsi, and the NFL appeared on ibb.co or imgbb.com–sites that have been flagged by the National Center for Missing & Exploited…
NBC Chicago recently had a special guest come on set to make an attempt at a world record. Pappy the Poodle, who can be bipedal, paid a visit to the NBC owned station, which doesn’t sound all that newsworthy, except lately we’ll take any opportunity to ignore the absolute weirdness happening outside the walls of…
Unindo boxe e esperança, a Pfizer apresenta seu segundo comercial consecutivo no Super Bowl. O filme de 60 segundos acompanha um jovem paciente que, inspirado pelo famoso “Let’s get ready to rumble!” de Michael Buffer, inicia sua própria luta contra o câncer. Por que importa: A empresa promete oito grandes avanços contra o câncer até …
Leia Em luta (literal) contra o câncer, Pfizer traz LL Cool J para comercial do Super Bowl 2025 na íntegra no B9.
Unindo boxe e esperança, a Pfizer apresenta seu segundo comercial consecutivo no Super Bowl. O filme de 60 segundos acompanha um jovem paciente que, inspirado pelo famoso “Let’s get ready to rumble!” de Michael Buffer, inicia sua própria luta contra o câncer. Por que importa: A empresa promete oito grandes avanços contra o câncer até …
Leia Em luta (literal) contra o câncer, Pfizer traz LL Cool J para comercial do Super Bowl 2025 na íntegra no B9.
Andrea Mitchell brought the curtain down on her career as an MSNBC anchor on Friday. The veteran journalist has been the face of the network’s noontime hour since 2008 as the host of Andrea Mitchell Reports. Mitchell announced her departure from the newscast in October, along with her intention to transition into a broader role…
Top of the Ticker: The Fox & Friends road series Breakfast with Friends hit the road to celebrate the teams playing in Sunday’s Super Bowl extravaganza. On Thursday, Kansas City Chiefs fan Steve Doocy was live from Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park, Kan., hanging out alongside patrons. On Friday, Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek…
Politically, economically, and mentally, consumers are seeking comfort from their Super Bowl ads this year. The mix and makeup of Super Bowl 59 marketers reflects that. As of Feb. 3, consumer products, retail, and food and beverage accounted for 28 Super Bowl ads, up from 24 in 2024. Big-ticket items account for a diminishing portion…
Fox News’ The Five and Jesse Watters Primetime were the only shows to see over four million total viewers. Meanwhile, MSNBC landed in second place in the Adults 25-54 demo during primetime, and all of its programs between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m. had over a million total viewers. CNN had two shows over the…
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano, whose body was found in a Kenner motel this week. Manzano was in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl for Spanish language station Telemundo Kansas City and Tico Sports. WWL in New Orleans reported that Kenner Police have arrested…
Here is our critic’s evolving survey of this year’s Super Bowl commercials, from best to worst.
Al Allen, a longtime fixture on Detroit Fox owned station WJBK, has died. He was 79. Fox 2 said that Allen passed away at a Metro Detroit hospital Tuesday night. in after working in radio in Little Rock Arkansas and stayed there until he retired in 2012. Allen was born Andrew Long and lived in…
First Amendment experts say Mr. Trump’s lawsuits, based on an unproven legal theory, lack merit. But more could be on the way.
Dan Schachner never expected to become the Puppy Bowl’s answer to Jeff Probst. “I go from year to year, and always feel that I’m learning as I go,” he tells ADWEEK about his 14-year run as the referee–and human face–of Animal Planet’s beloved canine sports extravaganza. “I think I’ve grown into the role, and I…
For the first time in its 90-year history, the Mondelez International-owned cracker brand Ritz is running a national commercial in the Super Bowl. The ad features Aubrey Plaza, Michael Shannon, and Bad Bunny expressing their inner saltiness at the fictional Ritz Salty Club, located in Utah’s salt flats. “The Big Game offers a unique opportunity…
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