Never Stop Chasing
National Campaign Report — August 2026
NEVER STOP CHASING
Opening
Friday, August 21, 2026
Footprint
75 theaters · 24 states
Channels
Digital · Radio · Podcast · Streaming Audio · Wild Posting · Digital Bulletins
Campaign Investment
$209,750

National Theatrical
Launch Campaign

A six-channel national campaign supporting the theatrical release of Never Stop Chasing across a 75-theater footprint in 24 states. The buy concentrates on the tornado corridor — markets where the subject of the film is lived experience — layering terrestrial radio, podcast, streaming audio, digital video, wild posting, and digital bulletins across the two weeks around opening.

Campaign Status — August 7: Digital launches August 10. Wild posting installs beginning August 13. Radio, podcast, streaming audio, and digital bulletins all begin August 17. Creative is delivered and approved across every channel. This report updates as each channel goes live and delivery reporting arrives.

Total Investment
$209,750
Across six channels
Campaign Flight
Aug 10 – 30, 2026
Digital Aug 10 · All other channels Aug 17
Radio Markets
16
Across eight owner groups
Bulletin Impressions
3.9M
Nine panels · seven markets · two-week flight
Podcast Impressions
535,712
Four psychographic segments
Wild Posting
80
Locations across Manhattan and Chicago
ChannelPartnerFlightInvestmentStatus
Digital Video & DisplaySMG DigitalAug 10–23$74,750● Launching Aug 10
Terrestrial Radio16 stations · 8 owner groupsAug 17–23$44,000● Scheduled
PodcastiHeartMediaAug 17–30$18,750● Scheduled
Streaming AudioSpotifyAug 17–30$14,250● In production
Wild PostingSilbermann Media GroupAug 17–30$37,500● Installs Aug 13
Digital BulletinsSilbermann Media GroupAug 17–30$20,500● Scheduled

This report documents approved creative, delivery reporting, air checks, and field documentation as each channel runs. Sections marked pending will populate as proof arrives.

Digital Video & Display

A four-platform digital campaign across YouTube, connected TV, TikTok, and programmatic display, geo-targeted to ZIP codes surrounding every theater in the footprint. Video runs in :15 and :30 cuts across 16x9 and 9x16, with fourteen display sizes supporting contextual and retargeting placements.

Campaign Status: All creative delivered and trafficked. Launches Monday, August 10.

YouTube
In-stream · :15 and :30 · 16x9 · Aug 10–23
● Launching Aug 10
Creative previews pendingFrame captures post here at launch.
Connected TV
:30 · 16x9 · Aug 10–23
● Launching Aug 10
Creative previews pendingFrame captures post here at launch.
TikTok
In-feed and top-view · :30 · 9x16 · Aug 10–23
● Launching Aug 10
Creative previews pendingFrame captures post here at launch.
Display
Contextual and retargeting · 14 sizes · Aug 10–23
● Launching Aug 10
Banner gallery pendingAll fourteen sizes post here at launch.
Awaiting platform reportingImpressions, completion rates, CTR, and video views by platform.

Terrestrial Radio

Sixteen stations across eight owner groups, spanning the tornado corridor and the largest markets in the footprint. Thirteen commercial stations run the approved :30 in two versions — Tag A carries "In theaters Friday" through August 20, and Tag B swaps to "Now playing" on opening day. The three public radio stations run underwriting copy written to each station's standards.

Campaign Status: Copy released to all thirteen commercial stations. Spots in production. Flight runs August 17–23.

Audacy
3 stations · New York, Chicago, Philadelphia
WINS
WINS — New York
New York · All-News · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
WXRT
WXRT — Chicago
Chicago · Adult Album Alternative · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
WIP
WIP — Philadelphia
Philadelphia · Sports · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Hubbard Radio
1 station · Washington, DC
WTOP
WTOP — Washington, DC
Washington, DC · All-News · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
iHeartMedia
4 stations · Phoenix, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, Denver
KNIX
KNIX — Phoenix
Phoenix · Country · 14 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KFXN
KFXN — Minneapolis
Minneapolis · Sports · 7 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KTST
KTST — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City · Country · 31 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KRFX
KRFX — Denver
Denver · Classic Rock · 16 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
TEGNA
1 station · Columbus
WBNS
WBNS — Columbus
Columbus · Sports · 27 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Cumulus Media
2 stations · Dallas, Kansas City
KTCK
KTCK — Dallas
Dallas · Sports · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KCFX
KCFX — Kansas City
Kansas City · Classic Rock · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Beasley Media Group
1 station · Boston
WBZ
WBZ — Boston
Boston · News · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Urban One
1 station · Houston
KKBQ
KKBQ — Houston
Houston · Country · 23 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Public Radio
3 stations · Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego
KCRW
KCRW — Los Angeles
Los Angeles · Public · Underwriting · 15 spots · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KUOW
KUOW — Seattle
Seattle · Public · Underwriting · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
KPBS
KPBS — San Diego
San Diego · Public · Underwriting · Aug 17–23
● Scheduled
:30 Spot — Tag A Aug 17–20
Produced spot pendingStation is producing. Audio posts here once approved.
:30 Spot — Tag B Aug 21 forward
Produced spot pendingTag swaps to Now Playing on opening day.
Air Checks — Tag A
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Air Checks — Tag B
Awaiting air checksTwo off-air recordings requested, captured in programming context.
Post Log
Awaiting post logActual run dates and times, delivered after the flight closes.
Awaiting post logsConsolidated per-market delivery reconciled against station invoices and post logs.

Podcast

A targeted podcast buy across the iHeart Audience Network, built around four psychographic segments selected for alignment with the film's audience — Backer, Intrepid, Explorer, and Legend — each carrying an equal share of delivery. Targeting is ZIP-level against the theater footprint.

Campaign Status: Signed and scheduled. Audio due August 14. Flight runs August 17–30.

iheart
iHeartMedia — Podcast
4 segments · 535,712 impressions · Aug 17–30
● Scheduled
:30 Spot
Produced spot pendingAudio posts here once approved.
Impressions
535,712
Segments
4
Flight
Aug 17–30
Awaiting delivery reportingWeekly delivery reports mid-flight and at close.

Streaming Audio

A Spotify campaign targeting adults 18–54 across 74 ZIP codes drawn from the theater footprint, pairing a :30 audio spot with 1000×1000 companion art. A single creative runs the full flight, carrying the tagline through opening and beyond.

Campaign Status: Approved and in production. Flight runs August 17–30.

spotify
Spotify
Audio + companion display · 74 ZIPs · A18–54 · Aug 17–30
● In production
:30 Spot
Produced spot pendingAudio posts here once delivered and approved.
Companion Art
Preview pendingIn-app placements post here at launch.
Awaiting platform reportingImpressions, reach, completion rate, and frequency.

Wild Posting

Eighty large-format placements at 27″ × 40″ across Manhattan and Chicago — forty locations in each market — concentrated in culturally active corridors. Installation begins August 13, live across both markets by August 17, with the Manhattan buy refreshed for premiere weekend.

Campaign Status: Artwork delivered. Installation begins August 13.

80 placements across Manhattan and Chicago.

Full deployment log — every placement, by market.

#WeekNeighborhoodAddress
New York City · Manhattan
Location list posts once the install is confirmed.
Chicago
Location list posts once the install is confirmed.
Map pendingPosts once locations are confirmed.
Manhattan · Weekly Documentation
40 Locations · 27″ × 40″

Manhattan Week 1 — August 13–17 · 40 placements

Installation photography pendingEvery placement documented by address and neighborhood.

Manhattan Week 2 — Premiere Refresh · 40 placements

Refresh photography pendingRefreshed walls documented ahead of premiere weekend.
Chicago · Weekly Documentation
40 Locations · 27″ × 40″

Chicago Week 1 — August 13–17 · 40 placements

Installation photography pendingEvery placement documented by address and neighborhood.

Chicago Week 2 — August 24–30 · 40 placements

Documentation pendingSecond-week verification photography.

Digital Bulletins

Nine digital bulletins across seven markets in the tornado corridor, positioned on the highest-traffic approaches to theaters in each market. Every unit runs the full flight in an eight-slot rotation, delivering 3,901,866 impressions over the two weeks. Placement is built to catch drivers on the way to the theater rather than after they arrive.

Campaign Status: Secured and scheduled. Artwork delivered to the plant. Flight runs August 17–30.

Markets
7
Panels
9
Impressions
3,901,866
Over the two-week flight
Digital bulletin 9012 — Oklahoma City, OK
PANEL 9012
Oklahoma City, OK
Broadway Extension, .2 mi south of Memorial Road
384,435 weekly · 14' x 48' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 9026 — Oklahoma City, OK
PANEL 9026
Oklahoma City, OK
I-35, .4 mi south of SE 36th
233,911 weekly · 14' x 48' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 6088 — Kansas City, MO
PANEL 6088
Kansas City, MO
I-29, .9 mi south of Barry Road
148,185 weekly · 14' x 48' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 6107 — Independence, MO
PANEL 6107
Independence, MO
I-70, .3 mi east of I-470
203,178 weekly · 14' x 48' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 7560 — Waco, TX
PANEL 7560
Waco, TX
Highway 84, west of Loop 340
226,442 weekly · 10'6" x 36' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 80010 — Peoria, IL
PANEL 80010
Peoria, IL
US 150 / War Memorial, 1 mi west of I-74
118,840 weekly · 14' x 48' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 70110 — Bloomington / Normal, IL
PANEL 70110
Bloomington / Normal, IL
Veterans Parkway & Washington
67,181 weekly · 12' x 25' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 984 — Council Bluffs, IA
PANEL 984
Council Bluffs, IA
35th Street & Nebraska Avenue
35,041 weekly · 10' x 21' · 8 slots
Digital bulletin 2816 — Columbus, OH
PANEL 2816
Columbus, OH
7200 Sawmill Road
533,720 weekly · 10'6" x 36' · 8 slots
Install photography pendingInstall shot of all nine panels, plus environmental captures.

Creator Activation

Two weather creators attending the New York premiere on August 21, producing three posts across their own channels — one ahead of opening, one from the premiere itself, and one from the second creator's accounts. The activation puts the film in front of established storm-chasing audiences in the voice they already trust.

Campaign Status: Approved. Travel coordination underway. Posts run around premiere weekend.

Max Velocity
Weather · Orlando
Attending the New York premiere, August 21. Two posts — one ahead of opening, one from the premiere.
Scheduled
Aug 21
Riley Dibble
Weather · Madison
Attending the New York premiere, August 21. One post from his own accounts.
Aug 21
Awaiting published postsLinks, screenshots, and engagement reporting post here as content goes live.
Photography pendingDocumentation from the August 21 premiere.