Headlines
Who’s Really Watching?
In an era when audiences are scattered across broadcast TV, streaming services, and OTT/FAST channels, keeping track of who has seen what, when, and where—not to mention anything they did afterwards—is, well, hard.
Television
How News Networks are Covering the 2026 Midterm Elections
The 2026 midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 3 are shaping up to be one of the most consequential U.S. races in years.
Radio
Cumulus to bring targeted FM radio ads to Boston
A technology called ZoneCasting allows Cumulus to insert hyper-local advertising and messaging using repeater stations without interrupting its main signal.
'Turkeys Away!' The Real WKRP To Bring Famous Stunt To Life
It is possibly the most famous radio promotion in history. And as WKRP General Manager Jeff Ziesmann tells Radio Ink: “Everyone, from the minute we signed on WKRP, has been demanding the return of the turkey drop. Now, they will have their wish.”
CTV/OTT
Automakers Pick Streaming TV Over Linear
For the first time, according to iSpot.tv, auto brands are spending more on streaming than on linear TV ($1.41 billion vs. $1.30 billion in cross-platform spend in 2026 through third quarter).
FCC
November 2026 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Nationwide EAS Test and ETRS Reporting, NCE FM Translator Filing Window, Daylight Savings Time, and more
With much of everyone’s focus on the outcome of the November 3 midterm elections, broadcasters cannot forget the regulatory dates and deadlines in November and early December.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: October 26, 2026 to October 30, 2026
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
Last Week in Local Media News
Broadcast and Streaming Converge; AI Hits the Newsroom and 3 Other Stories That Mattered
The LM&TD Weekly Recap is BIA’s weekly look back at the most important stories from our Local Media & Tech Daily (LM&TD) newsletter. Each post highlights the stories worth your time on the deals, data and trends shaping local broadcast, audio and digital advertising, with links to read more.