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National Vs. Local Is Breaking: How Streaming And Broadcast Are Rewriting The Map
In this episode of In the Vicinity, local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson unpack the growing tension between broadcast’s DMA-driven reach and streaming’s zip-code-level precision.
Hot List: Hello from StreamTV Europe
PLUS: Netflix and Amazon resume boiling the frogs, CBS’s late-night exit, and more
Hot List: TV’s Spring is Back
PLUS: Alan Wolk says goodbye to Sora, Tim Hanlon on Nexstar-Tegna, a new episode of In the Vicinity, and more
Scale Vs. Survival: What The Nexstar-Tegna Mega-Merger Means For Local Media
This episode of In the Vicinity is all about Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna. Now that the deal is officially closed, Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson can dive headfirst into one of the most consequential developments in years.
Hot List: NewFront Dunks, Consolidations In Local
PLUS: Alan Wolk the Oscars reckoning, Tim Hanlon looks at FCC license threats, and a new episode of In the Vicinity
The Digital Divide: Can Local Media Finally Move Beyond Linear?
In this episode of In The Vicinity, local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson explore why the digital transition has proven so difficult—and what it will take for broadcasters to evolve from traditional stations into true multi-platform local media companies.
Hot List: Hooray for Hollywood
PLUS: Alan Wolk on YouTube winning or losing, Tim Hanlon’s take on the end of the RSN era, and a new episode of In the Vicinity
Some Assembly Required: Can Consolidation Actually Help Local Media?
In this episode of In The Vicinity, local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson have a candid conversation about the pros and cons of consolidation.
Is Digital Content The Key To Local Media's Future?
In the premiere episode of In the Vicinity, Vertere Group founder Tim Hanlon sits down with Madhive CEO Jim Wilson—former founder of Premion at Tegna, board chair of GSTV, and board member at Audacy—for a candid look at the future of local media.

