Headlines
Broadcast Coalitions Lock Horns Over vMVPD Issue With Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars At Stake
Dueling coalitions — the affiliate-led Coalition for Local News and O&O-led Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition — have raised the temperature on a long-simmering argument over who should be able to negotiate retransmission rights with vMVPDs.
Is ABC Really For Sale?
A tipping point for the broadcast industry is coming, and part of it hinges on a problem that Disney chief Bob Iger created for himself.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Blue Ridge Acquires Wytheville VA Outlets for $495,000
Blue Ridge Media Partners has agreed to acquire long held properties from Three Rivers Media in Wytheville, VA for $495,000.
FCC
FCC Report 9/4: Pair of Texas AM’s Turn In Their Licenses; Des Moines Move-In Proposed
For the Love of the Game Broadcasting has turned in the licenses of Classic Country 1330 KSWA Graham and Conservative Talk 1430 KROO Breckenridge TX
Radio
What's On TV? Radio, Of Course
As James Cridland might warn, “No lazy Buggles headline” on this blog. But it's becoming clearer that as radio broadcasters look for additional digital distribution outlets, TV may represent the next great frontier – for radio.
In The Run-Up To The Holiday Season, Radio Can Help Drive Traffic To Local Retailers
It may be the last day of August, but according to the Radio Advertising Bureau, there's no wrong time to reach gift shoppers and get a jump on the upcoming holiday season by suggesting that retailers start getting the message out now.
Old Doll, New Tricks: Marketing Lessons From Billion Dollar 'Barbie'
The fourth biggest movie opening weekend in history happened earlier this summer and reinforced a brand that has been around since the late 50s. Mattel’s 64-year-old doll, Barbie, led that historic weekend with what has become the most talked-about movie of the year.
Radio’s Primetime Listening Season Is Here. Is Your Station Ready?
The kids are back at school, adults are back at work, and football season is officially here. Post-Labor Day marks the start of radio’s primetime as listening levels climb compared to the summer months as Americans resume their regular routines and normal listening behaviors return.
Digital
Locality Wants Advertisers to Embrace the Power of Local
As the video landscape continues its seismic shifting, advertising solutions provider Locality wants advertisers to give local advertising a fresh look.
Meta Isn't Enforcing Its Own Political Ads Policy, While the 2024 US Election Looms
A nonprofit watchdog group has found that the right-wing group PragerU has pushed out more than 100 political ads on Facebook and Instagram, flouting Meta’s policies.