COVER STORY
“If you repeat a lie enough, it becomes the truth.” That quote has been attributed to Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels. I say attributed because even though there are many reports of him saying it, there is no public record that he actually did. In other words, it could be a lie that has become … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
- Commentary
SEAN SPICER: We recognize the important role of a thriving media in a democracy, namely to blame it for all that we do wrong. As such, we're announcing that the … Read the full story by Bob Garfield
- Commentary
As thousands of impassioned, personal and emotional memorials pour in, we can agree that Mary Richards was much more than a sitcom character. She was a mirror and a walking … Read the full story by
CommentaryIn the wake of Mary Tyler Moore's death, much has been said about her position in feminist history -- but not enough about the talent that made her one of … Read the full story by Adam Buckman
- Commentary
Some of the suspensions have been lifted or moderated somewhat, but as of Wednesday, the EPA remains under a total media blackout. Read the full story by Erik Sass
- News
A proposal to let consumers replace set-top boxes with apps "remains an unnecessary regulatory threat to the content creation and distribution industries," House Republicans argue. Read the full story by Wendy Davis
- Commentary
It's "highly likely" that new FCC Chair Ajit Pai will grant a request to revisit tough broadband privacy rules, the Association of National Advertisers predicted today. Read the full story by Wendy Davis
- Commentary
The ANA, IAB and other industry groups are asking lawmakers to overturn "onerous and unnecessary" broadband privacy rules that prohibit Internet service providers from drawing on people's Web-surfing activity without … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
- News
Ad-tech companies that track consumers across their smartphones, laptops and other devices should inform consumers -- as well as publishers and app developers -- about the practice, the FTC recommends … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
NewsRepublican Maureen Ohlhausen has been named acting chair of the Federal Trade Commission. An FTC Commissioner since 2012, Ohlhausen has disagreed with the agency's Democrats on some privacy controversies. Read the full story by Wendy Davis
NewsSight, sound and motion have long been the Holy Trinity of Madison Avenue's sensory perception -- and of TV's and video's dominance of advertising formats -- but new research from … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
- News
Advertising clients of Magna, which develops intelligence, investment and innovation strategies, will get advanced advertising capabilities on Roku -- targeting, programmatic workflows, interactivity and audience measurement. Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsBut Levy isn't fading into the sunset quite yet -- he has been nominated to assume the chair of the holding company's Supervisory Board while Steve King, CEO of Publicis … Read the full story by Larissa Faw
NewsThe biggest spenders are the 45 million who plan to host a party, which means big bucks on food and beverages, as well as team apparel. About 8% plan to … Read the full story by Sarah Mahoney
NewsNine movies nominated for the Oscar Best Picture award on Tuesday have spent a total of $124.29 million in national TV spending so far -- averaging $13.9 million per movie … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
- News
Nielsen's much anticipated Total Content Ratings -- something TV networks hope gives an accurate picture of all linear and digital TV program viewing --- will get a limited release March … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsMike Cooper, worldwide CEO of Omnicom's PHD unit, has been named president of the Media Lions jury for the 2017 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, which will be held … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
- News
Digital media was again the star performer among all media categories -- but it was only up 13.3% for the year. Retail, telcos, and consumer electronics cut back digital media … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsAdvertising gains will rise because of new metrics, according to a new study that estimates ad revenue at basic cable networks grew 4.5% to $29.6 billion in 2016. Those gains … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
NewsCharter Communications stock was sharply higher on Thursday, due to a reported move by Verizon to explore some "combination" with the big cable operator. A deal would allow Verizon to … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
- News
Mediasmith, the San Francisco-based independent agency that withdrew its membership from the 4As in September, has joined the Association of National Advertisers. Mediasmith Founder and CEO David Smith alluded to … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
CommentarySo maybe not all young people hate Trump. But the ones who like Trump are not important to "Saturday Night Live." Read the full story by Adam Buckman
CommentaryDonald Trump's presidential campaign received more than twice the airtime last year on the network evening newscasts compared to Hillary Clinton's campaign, according to a newly released study. Read the full story by Adam Buckman
