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RSNs Are Crumbling—Now What? The New Playbook for Local Sports
In Episode 8 of In the Vicinity, local media veteran Tim Hanlon is joined by a guest this week, Anthony Campanella, VP, Inventory Partnerships & Operations, Madhive.
Local TV’s Next Act: From Frankenstack To Full-Funnel
In Episode 7 of In the Vicinity, local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson unpack an industry that knows exactly what needs fixing—and is finally starting to align around how to do it.
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.
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.
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.
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.

