Headlines
Congress Looks At Tax Credits For Small Businesses That Advertise As A Way To Help Local News.
Despite facing even longer odds with Republicans now in control of the House, there is a new effort looking to use a system of tax credits to support local news outlets including radio, television, and newspapers.
Which Political Party Will Have Biggest Impact On Local Ad Spending?
The outcome of next year’s elections will chart the country’s path forward on multiple policy fronts. For media companies, local ad spending will also be affected, according to BIA Advisory Services’ monthly Economic Pulse report.
FCC
September Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Regulatory Fees, HD Radio Power Increase Comments, EAS Filings, and Preparation for Many October Deadlines
On the surface, September appears to have few scheduled regulatory filing dates and deadlines. But it is period in which many broadcasters will be busy with deadlines that occur in early October and into the rest of the Fall.
FCC Finalizes 2023 Radio Fees And Payment Deadline
The Federal Communications Commission has announced the Assessment and Collection of Regulatory Fees for Fiscal Year 2023.
FCC Wallops Washington Non-Profit With $20K Fine
The Northwest Rock ‘N Roll Preservation Society, a non-profit organization running an Adult Standards radio station in Olympia, Washington, is facing a $20,000 fine from the Federal Communications Commission.
Television
Scripps Tablo Aims To Fuel Free OTA TV Viewing
The internet-connected device pairs with a TV antenna and sends a live TV signal to smart devices allowing users to watch and record live broadcast TV anywhere in their homes.
Radio
Why Radio Needs To Get Its Workers Back To The Station
Labor Day Weekend typically represents a line of demarcation for all of us. And this year is no different.
AM/FM Radio Accounts For 41 Minutes Of Ad-Supported Audio's Hour, 51 Minutes In Car
Based on Edison Research's “Share of Ear” survey results for second-quarter 2023, Cumulus Media/Westwood One's Audio Active Group has created two ad-supported audio clocks, showing each major platform's share of a typical hour of listening in the U.S.
Five Ways To Bring Back Radio's Enthusiasm
Whenever a conversation turns to audio, you can expect that podcasting will be the first thing that is talked about. The category not only includes podcasting, but streaming, on-demand, and audio with video and radio.
Sales
The Truth and Nothing But The Truth
The majority of business owners, managers, and media buyers who deal with media reps have heard nearly every song and dance there is about why they should buy from you and your stations. What a lot of them haven’t heard is… the TRUTH!