Headlines
As Cars Get Smarter, Radio’s Local Advantage Becomes More Important.
As automakers race to add artificial intelligence, personalization, and location awareness to connected vehicles, broadcasters may soon be at a crossroads.
Disney's ABC takes FCC fight to viewers
The Walt Disney Company has taken the unusual step of launching a public outreach campaign as the media giant’s ABC broadcast division continues to draw scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Mergers & Acquisitions
Transaction Retract: Blue Ridge Returns Stations to Three Rivers
In late August 2023, “Chuck The Radio Guy” struck an agreement to obtain two AM radio stations with FM translators and an FM sibling serving a region of Southwestern Virginia.
Television
Study: Younger Viewers More Receptive to Ads and More Distracted
A new study finds the long-term rise in ad acceptance continues, with ad intolerance falling to a record low across all age groups, and that viewers are supportive of AI tools if they are used to improve discoverability and the viewing experience.
Radio
Radio Remains Daily Habit For Most Americans, Katz Study Finds.
AM/FM radio continues to be a frequent part of consumers’ media habits, with new research from Katz Radio Group finding that listeners maintain strong connections to their favorite stations and on-air personalities despite growing competition from digital entertainment platforms.
CTV/OTT
Hub: TV ad acceptance reaches five-year high as streaming costs rise
Consumers are growing more tolerant of advertising breaks as the cost of premium streaming services continues to rise over time, according to a new study from Hub Entertainment Research.
FCC
White House Freezes FCC Penalties at 2025 Levels
Last fall’s government shutdown has produced an unexpected downstream effect for broadcasters: FCC penalties will not increase in 2026.