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In the Vicinity

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In The Vicinity: Join two local media veterans Jim Wilson and Tim Hanlon as they tear up the proverbial town with real talk, fun banter and hot takes on the future of media, advertising, and the technology impacting a neighborhood near you. With decades of combined experience across media, technology, and broadcasting, Tim and Jim break down the biggest stories of the week, unpack emerging industry trends, and explore how local media companies can navigate the shift to streaming. From the evolution of broadcast and digital platforms to new revenue models, technology disruption, and the future...

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Broadcasters Vs Big Tech: The Streaming Challenge 21.04.2026 32:32

At the NAB Show, the battle lines are clear: broadcasters vs. big tech. In this episode of In the Vicinity , local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson break down the growing pressure on local media as streaming platforms and digital giants dominate both audiences and ad dollars. From the stalled Nexstar-Tegna merger to the rise of AI-powered advertising and unified marketplaces, they explore...

From DMAs to Zip Codes: Rethinking Local in a Streaming World 14.04.2026 33:28

What happens when the definition of "local" stops making sense? 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 — and why the future of advertising lies somewhere in between. From bespoke geographies and AI-powered creative to the real-world implications for n...

The Nexstar–TEGNA Deal: Lifeline for Local Media or Beginning of the End? 24.03.2026 36:40

There's one story dominating local media right now — and it could reshape the entire industry. In this episode of In The Vicinity , local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson break down Nexstar's blockbuster acquisition of TEGNA, a deal that creates the largest broadcast station group in the U.S. and raises big questions about consolidation, competition and the future of local TV. Is scale the...

The Digital Divide: Can Local Media Finally Move Beyond Linear? 17.03.2026 29:35

Everyone in local media agrees the future is digital. So why is the industry still operating like it's not? In this episode of In The Vicinity , local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson dig into the growing disconnect between where audiences are heading—and how local broadcasters are still structured to do business. Despite years of investment in CTV, streaming and digital ad platforms, the...

Some Assembly Required: Can Consolidation Actually Help Local Media? 10.03.2026 37:08

In this episode of In The Vicinity , local media veterans Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson dig into a big question: could consolidation—think potential deals like Nexstar and Tegna or Charter and Cox—actually be the industry's best shot at staying competitive? They break down the pros, the risks, and whether joining forces might be the only way local media can hold its ground against a new generation of...

Welcome To In The Vicinity - Is Digital Content The Key To Local Media's Future? 03.03.2026 33:58

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. Wilson traces his journey from visiting local stations with his father to building one of the first major CTV platforms for broadcasters, and now leading...