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Why Public Media May Have Local TV's Best Playbook
Season 1 Episode 19
Commercial broadcasters spend a lot of time talking about the future of local media. But what if one of the best blueprints is already hiding in plai…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Local TV's Next Big Test: Consolidation, Sports and the Fight for Relevance
Season 1 Episode 18
The rules of local television are changing fast—and not necessarily for the better.
On this solo episode of In the Vicinity, Tim Hanlon breaks down t…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
World Cup, Walled Gardens And The Future Of Local Sports Advertising
Season 1 Episode 17
The World Cup is the biggest event in sports—but for local advertisers, getting into the game is anything but straightforward.
On this episode of In …
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Can Broadcast TV Finally Deliver Addressable Advertising?
Season 1 Episode 16
For years, addressable advertising has been one of broadcast television's biggest "what ifs." The technology existed, but the economics, infrastructu…
3 months ago
The TV OS Comes To Local Media: What Fox, Roku And Walmart, Vibe Mean For Broadcasters
Season 1 Episode 15
Fox's proposed acquisition of Roku. Walmart's purchase of Vibe. The TV operating system is quickly becoming the next battleground for local media—and…
3 months, 1 week ago
The ZIP Code Wars: Why Location Data Is Rewriting Local Media
Season 1 Episode 14
For decades, local media owned local advertising. Today, location data and digital targeting are changing the rules.
On Episode 14 of In the Vicinity…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The Political Ad Money Machine: Why 2026 Could Be Bigger Than A Presidential Election
Season 1 Episode 13
Political advertising has long been a crucial revenue source for local media. But according to AdImpact's Updated Political Projections Report, the 2…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
The Death Of The Monoculture — And What Comes Next For Local Media
Season 1 Episode 12
The media world used to revolve around a handful of shared experiences. Today, audiences live in thousands of personalized bubbles.
On this episode o…
4 months ago
AI, Automation And The Reinvention Of Local Media
Season 1 Episode 11
This week on In the Vicinity, Tim Hanlon and Madhive CEO Jim Wilson explore how AI is transforming local media — from campaign planning and audience …
4 months, 1 week ago
CBS, Stephen Colbert, And The Collapse Of Broadcast TV
Season 1 Episode 10
This week on In the Vicinity, local media veteran Tim Hanlon is joined by guest Jason Damata, Founder & CEO of Fabric Media and the driving force beh…
4 months, 2 weeks ago