Headlines
Changing Electoral Calendar Will Mean Winners And Losers In The Political Ad Race.
BIA Advisory Services is projecting that local political ad spend will be $534 million this year. That is more than double the $254 million spent in the pre-presidential election year of 2019. Meanwhile, the change in dates when primary voters will go to the polls has created some winners and losers in the political ad spend game of 2024.
Economic Pulse: BIA’s Monthly Quick Take for August 2023
With the first Republican Primary debate happening last week, there is no denying that the 2024 Presidential Election Cycle is upon us. While the actual election isn’t scheduled for more than 14 months from now, it’s not too early to consider the implications this election will have on the economy and, by extension, Local Advertising spending.
Mergers & Acquisitions
A Buy, And A Sell, For Castelli In Florida
Vincent Castelli has been an active buyer and seller of low-power television stations in recent years. Now, he’s agreed to acquire a property serving the capital of the Sunshine State.
Gorilla Grab For Small Georgia AM
It’s a 1,000-watt AM at 1490 kHz with 1 tower covering the city of Jasper, Ga., to the far north of metropolitan Atlanta.
A TV Deal Worthy of the ‘Word of God’
A digital low-powered television station licensed to Columbus, Ga., is changing hands.
Following O’Shaughnessy’s Death, WVOX Is Donated
Whitney parent Hudson-Westchester Radio Inc. has now decided to donate WVOX-AM 1460 and its FM translator.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: August 21 to August 25, 2023
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.
FCC to Make Comments on Fox’s Philly Station Renewal Public
The FCC has agreed to change ex parte status of the WTXF-TV Application proceeding from restricted to permit-but-disclose and to establish a public docket
FCC Report 8/27: $20,000 Fine Proposed For False Certifications In License Application
The FCC has issued a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to Northwest Rock N Roll Preservation Society’s 101.1 K266BM Olympia WA proposing a $20,000 fine.
Television
Broadcast TV Faces a Deadline Amid Rocky Strike Negotiations
The window to produce shortened seasons of popular scripted shows for midseason dwindles as AMPTP and WGA talks turn contentious
Radio
‘AM Is Critical For Rural Communities’ Says Senator As Support Grows For AM Proposal.
Most members of Congress are spending their August recess back in their districts and that could prove to be advantageous for radio as they are reminded of the role local radio plays, especially AM stations.
Connecting With Your Listeners
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