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Scripps to sell WFTX to Sun Broadcasting for $40M
Sun Broadcasting is a privately held broadcaster with radio and television properties concentrated in the Fort Myers–Naples market.
Empower and Ocean Media merge to form independent agency group
This merger partners two of the nation’s leading independent media agencies, amplifying their strengths to deliver unmatched media buying power, cutting-edge technology, and top-tier talent.
Dentsu to handle integrated mandate for Papa Johns India
The partnership will see Dentsu Creative Webchutney lead brand identity, creative strategy, and campaign development.
WPP Media wins rail accounts for Avanti and GWR
The account will be managed by Mindshare in the UK, which will design tailored media strategies drawing on its market knowledge.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Integrity becomes advertising's new currency
As digital advertising scales across connected TV, video, and the open web, the industry faces intensifying scrutiny around fraud, brand safety, and content integrity.
[Column] Tracy-Ann van Rooyen: Ensuring African viewers get the content they need
Content users today are living in a multi-platform world, constantly accessing information, entertainment and communication.
Gracenote expands Data Hub to cover FAST channels
Gracenote, Nielsen’s content data unit, has expanded its Data Hub to include insights on nearly 1,850 active free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
H&R Block names VaynerMedia social, creative and media agency of record
The partnership aims to make H&R Block a more visible and relevant presence across digital and cultural conversations, with social-first content strategies playing a central role.
YouTube extends lead as TV’s top media distributor, Nielsen reports
According to Nielsen’s The Gauge, the summer slowdown in traditional TV consumption once again fueled gains for streaming-first platforms.
Mediaplus wins international media account for Motel One
The win covers media strategy, planning, and buying across the DACH region and the UK for both Motel One and its newer lifestyle brand, The Cloud One.
Omnicom advances IPG merger with bondholder approval
The exchange allows Omnicom to replace up to $2.95 billion of existing IPG debt with new Omnicom senior notes and cash.
Dentsu India unveils podcast network to tap cultural storytelling
With end-to-end capabilities in production, hosting, distribution, and monetisation, DPN is designed to go beyond brand awareness and build long-term trust and community through podcasts — one of the most intimate formats of digital storytelling.
Triton Digital expands podcast ranker with audience data
The enhanced platform introduces three features: a Top 200 list of podcasts among U.S. listeners aged 18+, rankings for reaching specific audience segments, and detailed podcast genre audience profiles.
Mastercard appoints WPP Media as global media agency
Mastercard has appointed WPP Media as its global media agency, responsible for media strategy, planning, and buying across more than 70 international markets.
Nexstar Media to acquire TEGNA in $6.2 billion deal
The purchase price represents a 31% premium to TEGNA’s average 30-day average stock price ending August 8, 2025, the last closing stock price prior to media reports of a potential transaction.
Dentsu agency Carat retains Vodafone media buying across 11 EMEA markets
Carat will buy advertising media across 11 EMEA markets: Albania, Czechia, Egypt, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Portugal, Romania, South Africa, Turkey and for the Vodafone and VOXI brands in the UK. Carat will also continue to support Vodafone to bring more media buying in-house.
[Report] Wireless audio devices industry poised for $70.9 billion market boom by 2029
The wireless audio device market is projected to reach from $56.5 billion in 2024 to $70.9 billion by 2029; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2024 to 2029.
Sony partners with WCH Tokyo 25 to enhance sports entertainment through technology
Sony Corporation (Sony), announced it will serve as an official partner of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 25 (WCH Tokyo 25).
[Report] Worldwide movies and entertainment market to expand to $201.55 billion in 2033
The worldwide movies and entertainment market is expected to expand to $201.55 billion in 2033, from $101.33 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 7.94% over the forecast period 2025-2033.
[Marketing Week] Bob Koigi: Inside the new era of sports marketing
From billion-dollar broadcast deals to street football-inspired stunts, the sports industry is in the midst of a marketing revolution.
Paramount and TKO announce UFC media rights agreement
The partnership will replace UFC’s current pay-per-view model in the U.S., offering premium events at no additional cost to Paramount+ subscribers.
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