> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://tvrev2beta2.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Hot List: AI Is In TV + News From The Week - URL: https://tvrev2beta2.ghost.io/hot-list-092826/ - Published: 2026-09-28T20:26:29.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-30T18:47:15.000Z - Author: Jason Damata - Tags: Data, Ad Tech *“The \[Paramount\] deal, or another one like it, was inevitable. People hate when I say that, but they also know it’s the truth.” -Alan Wolk* --- This week on the *Hot List* round up of originals across [TVREV](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftvrev.com%3Fss%5Fsource%3Dsscampaigns%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fid%3D6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0%26ss%5Femail%5Fid%3D6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fname%3DAI%2Bis%2Bin%2BTV%2B%252B%2BNews%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BWeek%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fsent%5Fdate%3D2026-09-27T11%253A05%253A43Z&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=nMuqvgH-lfENqPGCe%5FQey7EhiGE%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) and [The Measure](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fthemeasure.net&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=lvGX1tnk7m0vWCLZ6aKopP1rzeo%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) we share two perspectives on the [new Paramountain](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvrev.com%2Fnews%2Fwir20260925%3Fss%5Fsource%3Dsscampaigns%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fid%3D6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0%26ss%5Femail%5Fid%3D6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fname%3DAI%2Bis%2Bin%2BTV%2B%252B%2BNews%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BWeek%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fsent%5Fdate%3D2026-09-27T11%253A05%253A43Z&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=GSXTbPOgFKZScmmdD4WlBlpoIr0%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io), talk to a [leader in pause ad production](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themeasure.net%2Frebuilding-tv-advertising-around-the-audience-q-a-with-adam-gendelman-wunderkind-ads%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=qGAIfY%5FXdU8QL0SUFx0FQRvhlHw%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io), share new [viewing trends on YouTube](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvrev.com%2Fnews%2Ftube-trends-why-2-to-5-minute-videos-are-medias-sweet-spot%3Fss%5Fsource%3Dsscampaigns%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fid%3D6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0%26ss%5Femail%5Fid%3D6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fname%3DAI%2Bis%2Bin%2BTV%2B%252B%2BNews%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BWeek%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fsent%5Fdate%3D2026-09-27T11%253A05%253A43Z&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=jGQI8w7%5FoAkaN9AQhhPgi%5FAPj3c%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io), and give updates on the state of measurement [coming out of the CIMM](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themeasure.net%2F6-takeaways-from-cimm%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=EMTPnaOxC9gaDx%5Fosj3Sa3mo8C8%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) conference, where agencies admitted AI [agents are now in the negotiating room](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themeasure.net%2Fcimm-summit-buyers-gripe-about-nielsen-data-transition%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=kyoK4nTg1-R2F9AFZ4XOyqOjWnw%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io). Plus, we cover The [CW’s clever ](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvrev.com%2Fnews%2Fthe-cws-strange-next-act-is-starting-to-make-sense%3Fss%5Fsource%3Dsscampaigns%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fid%3D6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0%26ss%5Femail%5Fid%3D6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fname%3DAI%2Bis%2Bin%2BTV%2B%252B%2BNews%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BWeek%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fsent%5Fdate%3D2026-09-27T11%253A05%253A43Z&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=xWu1CKa6yJqaY4VX%5F2P3Oabbh8Q%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)moves, [trends in ad production](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themeasure.net%2Fcommercial-production-is-moving-beyond-the-coasts%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=n9obY-aYqjUl5qk%5FzKAKP7YEFQc%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) migration and more. **Shop N’ Slop** People doubted Ellison’s Larry/David could get it done. But after making threats to leave L.A., as Alan Wolk covers this week: [alliances were formed and concessions were made](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvrev.com%2Fnews%2Fwir20260925%3Fss%5Fsource%3Dsscampaigns%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fid%3D6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0%26ss%5Femail%5Fid%3D6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fname%3DAI%2Bis%2Bin%2BTV%2B%252B%2BNews%2Bfrom%2Bthe%2BWeek%26ss%5Fcampaign%5Fsent%5Fdate%3D2026-09-27T11%253A05%253A43Z&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=GSXTbPOgFKZScmmdD4WlBlpoIr0%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io). And the conglomeration consolidation of mega media continues. People often forget, the Ellisons’ have a big stake in TikTok, which is not just the fastest growing social network in history, but the fastest growing retail platform - with live shopping now sitting on manipulatable algorithms where content can drive commerce. And while TV may not ever become a big inescapable home shopping network: with Amazon + Roku, Walmart | VIZIO, Ellison’s Island connecting TV to TikTok and YouTube now TV + GOOG; the TV and video ad has never been closer to the shopping cart. [It’s not if, it’s not when. AI is reshaping TV. ](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.themeasure.net%2F6-takeaways-from-cimm%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=EMTPnaOxC9gaDx%5Fosj3Sa3mo8C8%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)From transforming the content discovery, targeting, buying, measurement and to the rest of TV’s back end, it’s fair to wonder just how much robot slop and juiced up commerce-incentivized content will make it’s way into a living room near you. Five years from now, we may not know any different. [ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/the-cws-strange-next-act-is-starting-to-make-sense?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)The CW’s Strange Next Act Is Starting To Make Sense - Tim Hanlon[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/wir20260925?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Paramount Prevails, Netflix Keeps Looking In The Rear-View Mirror - Alan Wolk[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/welcome-to-feudal-advertising-what-the-wbd-paramount-merger-teaches-brands?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Welcome To Feudal Advertising: What The WBD-Paramount Merger Teaches Brands - Emanuele Landi[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/tube-trends-why-2-to-5-minute-videos-are-medias-sweet-spot?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Tube Trends: Why 2-To-5 Minute Videos Are Media’s Sweet Spot - John Cassillo[ ](https://www.themeasure.net/6-takeaways-from-cimm/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)6 Takeaways From CIMM - Jason Damata[ ](https://www.themeasure.net/jic-gives-renewed-thumbs-up-to-ispot-comscore-videoamp/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)JIC Gives Renewed Thumbs Up to iSpot, Comscore, VideoAmp - Jon Lafayette[ ](https://www.themeasure.net/rebuilding-tv-advertising-around-the-audience-q-a-with-adam-gendelman-wunderkind-ads/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Rebuilding TV Advertising Around the Audience: Q&A With Adam Gendelman, WunderKIND Ads - Mike Gasbara[ ](https://www.themeasure.net/sage-says-how-corona-is-winning-with-sensory-storytelling/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Commercial Production Is Moving Beyond the Coasts - Eleanor Semeraro[ ](https://www.themeasure.net/sage-says-how-corona-is-winning-with-sensory-storytelling/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)SAGE Says: How Corona Is Winning With Sensory Storytelling - Eleanor Semeraro[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/pre-pre-order-alans-new-book?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)Pre Pre-Order Alan’s New Book[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/how-fast-free-sports-and-new-formats-are-remaking-local-tv?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)New Podcast: How FAST, Free Sports And New Formats Are Remaking Local TV[ ](https://www.tvrev.com/news/the-most-powerful-screen-in-the-room?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)SPECIAL REPORT: The TV OS Wars: The Battle For The Living Room --- *“We have the opportunity to use AI to usher in a golden age of measurement, but only if we choose it.” - Ben Hovaness, executive VP, Global Specialized Capabilities, Omnicom Media* --- #### [**Paramount Merger Settlement Further Diminishes The State Of Cable TV**](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.forbes.com%2Fsites%2Fhowardhomonoff%2F2026%2F09%2F22%2Fparamount-merger-settlement-reflects-diminished-state-of-cable-tv%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=XnUBVIR8AVoE-6Rg4PoOiEYGLEs%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) **\[Forbes\]** - **TL;DR:** Paramount Skydance and 12 state attorneys general settled antitrust litigation, clearing the path for the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. #### [**Best Buy puts CTV at the center of its retail media pitch**](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.modernretail.co%2Fmarketing%2Fbig-box-briefing-best-buy-puts-ctv-at-the-center-of-its-retail-media-pitch%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=7W5kjuK2QNygjOpnZFu5GcVsxA8%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) **\[Modern Retail\]** - **TL;DR:** Best Buy is increasingly putting its electronics roots at the heart of its retail media pitch. On Wednesday, Best Buy introduced a new part of its advertising business that the company is branding as Best Buy CTV. #### [**PubMatic Jumps On The Show-Level CTV Targeting Bandwagon**](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adexchanger.com%2Ftv%2Fpubmatic-jumps-on-the-show-level-ctv-targeting-bandwagon%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=nXnVlV3OmoUKlf5r3mQSGOOSPp8%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) **\[AdExchanger\]** - **TL;DR:** PubMatic now lets media buyers on its platform target CTV inventory at the episode level, via a new integration with AI contextual-data company Silverpush that centralizes TV/video metadata. **Hot Links** - [White House ordered to restore access to banned news outlets](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.axios.com%2F2026%2F09%2F24%2Fcnn-white-house-ms-politico-access%3Fstream%3Dtop%26utm%5Fsource%3Dalert%26utm%5Fmedium%3Demail%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dalerts%5Fmedia%5Ftrends&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=1vsMtmkxf%5FD42E1goOmfDYNflXI%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Axios\] - [A Year After Jousting With ](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fdisney-chief-technology-officer-character-ai-1237107626%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=cll1irLonOsXW8TcFpL9UTD1MhY%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)[Character.AI](http://character.ai/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)[, Disney Names Its CEO As Its First Chief Technology Officer](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdeadline.com%2F2026%2F09%2Fdisney-chief-technology-officer-character-ai-1237107626%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=cll1irLonOsXW8TcFpL9UTD1MhY%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Deadline\] - [Survey: Advertisers plan to increase holiday budgets on these channels...](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fchainstoreage.com%2Fsurvey-advertisers-plan-increase-holiday-budgets-these-channels&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=yl6ir%5FMyF0sbI8jWz8zJQD6GkFc%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Chain Store Age\] - [Disney+ and Hulu Raise Prices Again, the Fourth Hike in Four Years](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Ftv%2Fnews%2Fdisney-plus-hulu-price-increase-2026-1236873281%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=uX9sYlD1Hh9L%5FlGAf-XggD1Sw6s%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Variety\] - [Xbox plans to interrupt video games with ads according to new patent](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmetro.co.uk%2F2026%2F09%2F21%2Fxbox-plans-interrupt-video-games-ads-according-new-patent-29640380%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=x8z%5FjyQWD%5FUuP2yy0Ue-lYVZawU%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Metro\] - [Startup Vuer aims to measure the elusive CTV co-viewing factor using mobile](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.streamtvinsider.com%2Ftechnology%2Fstartup-vuer-aims-measure-elusive-ctv-co-viewing-factor-using-mobile&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=V3vZwIaicLD38-qe0O81ze9xCR8%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[StreamTV Insider\] - [Amazon's TNF Opener Averages 18.6 Million Viewers, Up 5%](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Ffrontofficesports.com%2Farticle%2Famazon-thursday-night-football-opener-lions-bills-viewership%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=csUI1wznpsLWkwLzmrV8gA7B0AE%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Front Office Sports\] - [CTV dominates the sports fandom ‘life cycle,’ but podcasts and news are also in the mix](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thecurrent.com%2Fmedia%2Fsports-fandom-year-round-ctv&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=sBS9pAcKWPJkQ2VuFKkNCq5DPXo%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[The Current\] - [Free Streamer Pluto TV Gets a Lifeline in Paramount-Warner Bros. Consent Decree](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fparamount-settlement-pluto-tv-protection-1236707112%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=fbHmrDG0idsEzh9rTAkq014zajo%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[The Hollywood Reporter\] - [Study: Renewals for Streaming Shows Continue to Decline](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tvtechnology.com%2Finsights%2Fanalysis%2Fstudy-renewals-for-streaming-shows-continue-to-decline&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=V1lDAqWwnnY0bVLNpFT8U7JWgv4%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[TV Tech\] - [For some ad campaigns, brands are borrowing from classic TV](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.marketingbrew.com%2Fstories%2Fad-campaigns-classic-tv-show-formats-dennys-jc-penney%3Fmbcid%3D47602909.231163%26mblid%3D4d7b7d71f0ff%26mid%3Dd69c930a10dccd3d857eba9078369182%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dmkb%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dnewsletter%26utm%5Fsource%3Dmorning%5Fbrew&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=mLJs1C%5FTHm9ZtsC8NfBaMtVsOxo%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Marketing Brew\] - [Letterboxd Considers a Sequel Under New Ownership](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2026%2F09%2F24%2Fbusiness%2Fmedia%2Fletterboxd-sale-sony-a24-nyt.html%3Funlocked%5Farticle%5Fcode%3D1.DlE.ybes.umAY2piZsRmq%26smid%3Dnytcore-ios-share&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=dej0rW01hjt7js1n0zsiYej%5Funw%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[The New York Times\] - [Luke Bryan to Perform Exclusive Concert in Roku City](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fvariety.com%2F2026%2Ftv%2Fnews%2Fluke-bryan-concert-roku-city-1236863206%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=TzQ7HvOG-ylq7mRoQIrFvsw9450%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[Variety\] - [Political Podcast Ad Spending Has Nearly Doubled. Is It Eating TV’s Lunch?](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thewrap.com%2Findustry-news%2Fbusiness%2Fpolitical-podcast-ad-spending-tv-news-youtube%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=NH-WkV6JVsMToWbddSYnJ19ENiQ%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \[TheWrap\] **Hanlon’s Local Links** - [Here's Your Future](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ftvlive.com%2Fsqsp-test%2F2026%2F9%2F14%2Fheres-your-future&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=u0EKSOhoJe470gwPqCoU8PYpigA%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) — Scott Jones \[FTV Live\] - [Leadership In Uncertain Times: Tegna’s Paolini Faces His Moment](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftvnewscheck.com%2Fbusiness%2Farticle%2Fleadership-in-uncertain-times-tegnas-paolini-faces-his-moment%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=omL6vbYa4HNXTke6RX8CZuPK88U%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Hank Price \[TVNewsCheck\] - [Sacramento Kings End 32-Year Radio Partnership With Sactown Sports 1140](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sacbee.com%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fsacramento-kings%2Farticle317289283.html&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=4IDFzqz24q-i%5F-57prkdx85qzkw%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Jason Anderson \[Sacramento Bee\] - [Sinclair Adds Another ‘National’ Newscast To Local Stations In 12 DMAs](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Frbr.com%2Fsinclair-adds-another-national-newscast-to-local-stations-in-12-dmas%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=nvPkS6wyF7TX3E5nRjCGxliliHw%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Adam Jacobson \[Radio+Television Business Report\] - [Cox Media Group To Rebrand WRDQ As “Magic TV 27”](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fthedesk.net%2F2026%2F09%2Fcox-media-rebranding-wrdq-magic-tv-27%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=LsdFXDXTDVy%5FAXtrIYLYX9murAo%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Matthew Keys \[[TheDesk.net](http://thedesk.net/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)\] - [Charlotte Hornets, Gray Media Team Up To Bring Hornets Games To More Fans Across The Carolinas](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wect.com%2F2026%2F09%2F23%2Fcharlotte-hornets-gray-media-team-up-bring-hornets-games-more-fans-across-carolinas%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=ak1UFulUHAWzwSAQxPAl%5FVV1NDU%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- \[[WECT.com](http://wect.com/?ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io)\] - [Mobile Overtakes Radio As Primary In-Car Device For 13-34 Demo, Edison Research Data Shows](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbarrettmedia.com%2F2026%2F09%2F23%2Fmobile-overtakes-radio-edison-research-shows%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=nZmORJOZQF96DgOjmR%5FBJwDeRmI%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Garrett Searight \[Barrett Media\] - [FCC Filing: Tests Show Offline NextGen TV Boxes Fail to Deliver EAS Messaging](https://z6h1.engage.squarespace-mail.com/r?m=6ab8f8741c9816202a116a55&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.antennaland.com%2Fnextgen-tv-boxes-fail-emergency-alerts-offline%2F&w=60df3ea739725c04ca27d651&c=b%5F6ab6dd5b8d2c694e9db174e0&l=en-US&s=zM33ATTd1b5B3sUOeYTSX5YObwk%3D&ref=tvrev2beta2.ghost.io) \- Jim Kimble \[Antenna Land\]