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Feature Commentary: Baltimore Bridge Collapse Reinforces The Essential Need For Local Coverage

Local reporters, anchors and news helicopters played an invaluable role in telling the story of Tuesday morning’s shocking disaster in Baltimore, proving once more their value as a signal amid the noise.

“We are very proud of this partnership with LG, which has launched all of our Local Now FAST channels to millions of viewers,” said Byron Allen, founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group. “Local Now is the largest local news streamer in the country and our vast footprint of channels powered by proprietary technology and journalism delivers unmatched quality local news and entertainment in every market throughout America.” 
The U.S. ad market expanded for its 11th consecutive month in March -- rising 4.3% over March 2023 -- according to the latest monthly installment of Guideline's U.S. Ad Market Tracker.
After several weeks of quiet, the level of political advertising has begun to pick up. And that has put 2024 back ahead of 2020 spending levels, according to AdImpact. Its ad tracking shows $2.28 billion has been spent in the current political cycle, exceeding the $2.15 billion spent at this point four years ago when the primary season drove much of the early spending.
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, a resounding 86% of U.S. adults believe that small businesses positively influence the country’s trajectory, surpassing even revered institutions like the military and churches.

Events Calendar

ANA/SeeHer Gender Equality Conference

Prepare your brand for future success where gender equality isn’t a nice to have, it’s a cultural requirement. Plus, we’ll amplify the work of SeeHer media members timed for the […]

Streaming Revenue Strategies for Local TV

Presented by TVNewsCheck How are station group revenue and digital revenue leaders creating opportunities for advertisers on streaming channels? What are digital agency leaders looking for on these services? Speakers […]

NEXT Women: So, You Want To Be In National Sales?

Speakers:  Denise Galiber, National Advertising Sales Manager, Hearst Television Debbie Presser, Vice President National Sales, Nexstar Media Group Moderator: Abby Auerbach, CCO, TVB and Executive Director, NEXT Women Are you curious about what it […]

2024 ANA MarTech for Marketers Conference

Marketing technology powers the systems that enable great marketing, and our business is transforming. With more than $500 billion in annual spending, a shortage of experienced talent, and an untenable evolving […]