Why Channel Agility Breaks Down Inside Holding Companies
Video is no longer confined to linear television, commerce is no longer isolated to the point of sale, and audio does not live only in radio. Media behaviors overlap constantly, and consumer journeys rarely follow a clean channel sequence. So why are so many holding company operating models built for a world where channels were […]
[VIDEO] TV News Media in 2026: What Advertisers Need To Know
Live sports have long been celebrated as one of the last true connective tissues to a mass audience, but TV news media deserves more credit than it gets. For brands that need credibility, reach, and relevance during key cultural moments, TV news has always had a seat at the table. The challenge is that the […]
What the 2026 Winter Olympics Reveal About the Next Era of Performance-Driven TV
As live events reclaim their place at the center of media consumption, NBCUniversal is using the 2026 Winter Olympics to showcase what the next era of TV advertising looks like: performance-driven, data-informed, and dynamically optimized in real time. Not surprisingly, NBCUniversal sold out its Olympic inventory, setting yet another Winter Olympics ad sales record. The […]
[Video] The Future of Late Night
Late night television, once a cornerstone of American culture and a consistent part of the media mix is undergoing a shrinking platform. Within just weeks, two major franchises made headlines: For decades, late night offered advertisers a unique combination of cultural influence, celebrity access, and a brand-safe environment. Today, that value proposition is eroding. To […]
Surviving the Streaming Surge: How Linear TV Still Holds Value
Linear TV is facing a double threat: a shrinking audience and a content exodus. With viewers flocking to streaming platforms and premium shows migrating away from traditional cable, the landscape for linear TV has changed dramatically. But is linear TV nearing extinction as some media outlets have made it out to be? Not quite. Linear […]