Is Nielsen Audio A Ratings Monopoly? Cumulus Says Yes

Radio & Television Business Report

Author: Cameron Coats
October 17, 2025 3:02 pm

CUMULUS MEDIA StackedThe publicly traded audio content creator and distributor that’s the parent of Westwood One has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company. Mary Berner-led Cumulus accuses the ratings Goliath of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that suffocate measurement competitors.

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