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Axios
06-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Exclusive: Yahoo Sports partners with Boardroom to boost content strategy
Yahoo Sports on Tuesday announced a new deal with Boardroom, a media company co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman, to co-produce a new video series hosted by Kleiman and to launch a content hub. Why it matters: The partnership is the latest in a slew of content deals Yahoo has inked since hiring former ESPN executive Ryan Spoon in 2023. How it works: In brokering content partnerships with reputable third-parties, Yahoo Sports has been able to expand its editorial offerings outside of its typical syndication model. "All of the partnerships that we have done have been very selectively specific around emerging, important verticals where there are great lead partners who are experts in access, opinion, analysis, reach and work together there," Spoon told Axios. Zoom in: The new video series, "Network with Rich Kleiman," will feature conversations with athletes and other sports figures about the workings of their business ventures. The episodes will be available on the new Boardroom hub on Yahoo Sports' website, along with other Boardroom content. Episodes will also be on Boardroom's site and YouTube. "With Yahoo, we get great infrastructure and great expertise," Kleiman told Axios. "For us, the ultimate goal is to continue to grow this brand and to scale it in as many different places as we can." Both companies will sell sponsorships and share the revenue. Zoom out: Over the past two years, Yahoo Sports has inked several content partnerships to enhance its coverage of specific beats. Last year, it partnered with The Athletic to create a women's sports hub that both outlets can monetize. Yahoo also launched partnerships with OneFootball for soccer coverage, The Hockey News for hockey coverage, Ariel Helwani and Uncrowned for combat sports and Motorsport Network for racing. The company expanded its coverage of sports collectibles by partnering with cllct, Sports Card Investor and Mantel. It partnered with BetMGM for Yahoo Sportsbook. The big picture: The deal with Boardroom, announced ahead of Yahoo's annual NewFront presentation to advertisers Tuesday, underscores the evolution of Yahoo Sports under its new owner, Apollo Global Management. At the NewFront presentation, Spoon will share that Yahoo Sports' audio and video consumption has more than doubled in the last year and that "Network with Rich Kleiman" is its 12th new original show since 2024.
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
The LA Fires: How Multiplatform Local Media Became a Lifeline
Originally published on Nielsen Insights Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsen's recent climate change report. These events not only disrupt communities, but also highlight the critical role of trusted local media. Los Angeles' local television stations, their digital platforms, and local radio stations kept locals informed on Jan. 8, 2025, when fires spread quickly through several neighborhoods across the city—demonstrating the importance of multiplatform audience strategies to meet urgent information needs. The power of local media in a crisis During the LA fires, local news became a lifeline for millions. On Jan. 8, Los Angeles viewers recorded over 1.1 billion minutes of local TV news alone, while impressions of that same news content on digital platforms alone surged by an astounding 1,693% over the average of the three weekdays prior. Similarly, local radio, with its ability to deliver hyper-local and timely updates, logged more than 97 million gross minutes, a 40% increase over the average of the seven days prior. These platforms proved indispensable as more than 200,000 people were evacuated from their homes, seeking real time, accurate information to navigate the crisis. Among radio listeners, news-talk formats saw a remarkable rise, with the average quarter hour share among persons age 12 and older doubling to 20%. This means that 20% of all radio listeners in the market at that time were tuned into news-talk stations. For adults 25-54, the share climbed to nearly 13%, reflecting the format's ability to engage audiences across age groups during critical moments. Multiple audience segments relied on local broadcast TV and radio. Hispanic households consumed nearly half a billion minutes of local TV on Jan. 8 representing a 321%* increase, while radio listening climbed to nearly 22 million minutes. Black audiences logged 121 million minutes of TV viewing, up 216%*, and nearly 5.5 million minutes of radio. Even younger audiences 18-34, demonstrated a notable shift in behavior during the fires, with linear TV viewing up by 324%. Multiplatform strategies: A convergence of linear and digital While each platform saw engagement grow on its own, the way Angelenos' accessed news during the fires shows us the growing trend for multiplatform strategies to reach today's audience. Nielsen's 2025 Upfront New Front guide outlines the concept of convergence TV—where streaming complements the strength of linear TV—and its impact was on full display in LA's local media engagement. For audiences, linear TV provided immediacy and authority, while digital platforms offered flexibility and on-demand accessibility. This ensured that audiences could stay informed at home and on the move. Adults 25–54, a critical demo for advertisers, showed the highest growth in digital viewing during the fires with consumption skyrocketing by 2,143%. Trust in local media When the stakes are high, trust becomes paramount. Social media provided timely updates, but also saw instances of misinformation creating confusion. Faced with this challenge, audiences turned to local media for fact-checked, reliable updates. According to Nielsen's 2024 Truth and Trust survey, 57% of viewers ranked local news among their top three most trusted outlets, with trust levels even higher among Black (65%) and Hispanic (52%) audiences. This trust underscores why local media remains a cornerstone of community connection and communication. The news viewing during the LA fires also highlights the power of culturally relevant and language-specific programming. For Hispanic audiences, local TV and radio played a pivotal role, with Spanish-language programming meeting the needs of LA's community. Providing culturally relevant content in language ensures that no audience is left behind during critical moments. Media engagement during the LA fires reminded us that local television and local radio don't just inform, they build community, combat misinformation and drive unmatched engagement. Methodology Los Angeles television audience data for this analysis was determined using Nielsen Local TV View (NLTV) data for local news programs tuning in minutes for the period Jan. 2-11, 2025, Live+SD, P2+, M-Su 3a-3a, includes KABC, KCAL, KCBS, KCOP, KMEX, KNBC, KRCA, KTLA, KTLA OT, KTTV, KVEA, KWHY, S1LA. NLTV is an online tool that allows users to analyze viewing within and across all measured Nielsen Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Television data is derived from Nielsen's National TV Panel that is based on a sample of more than 42,000 homes and over 100,000 real people that are selected based on area probability sampling. Source: NLTV Program Report Los Angeles radio audience data for this analysis was determined using the PPM Analysis Tool for the Nielsen Audio Los Angeles Metro Holiday 2024 Week 5 survey which measured Jan. 2-8, 2025. Mon-Sun 6a-Mid, P12+, includes KNX-FM, KFI-AM, KPCC-FM, KRLA-AM, KZNO-FM, KTNQ-AM. Source: PPM Analysis Tool Radio Trend Report. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Nielsen
