Headlines
FCC Gets Court Ultimatum On 2018 Quadrennial Review
Time is ticking for the FCC to complete its 2018 quadrennial review, or provide a federal appeals court a solid reason why it cannot — even after it has announced the start of its 2022 review, by law.
FCC Opens Door For Foreign Investors In Alpha Restructure
A new Federal Communications Commission ruling has set a precedent for broadcasters to potentially seek foreign investment approvals.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 9/29
Northeast Broadcasting’s Jackson Radio Group will sell CHR “iMix 92.3” KIXM Victor ID to Ted Austin’s Snake River Broadcasting LLLP and Classic Country “103.7 The Range” KDAD Victor to Austin’s Madison Radio Partners LLLP for $250,000 and $150,000 respectively.
Television
Recent ATSC 3.0 Developments Underscore Both Progress And Growing Pains
Headlines and predictions about ATSC 3.0 are raising good questions about what is happening with deployment of the next-generation broadcasting standard and support for NextGen TV across the growing ecosystem of consumer devices in the U.S.
Fox TV Stations Sign Onto Waymark AI to Help Small Advertisers Produce Commercials
Fox agreement follows earlier Waymark deals with Spectrum Reach and Gray Television
Radio
As The FCC Considers More Power For Digital FMs, Press Suggest A Fresh Look At ‘HD Lite.’
New Jersey station owner Press Communications has been cool to the idea of giving digital stations the option to boost their power, and that skepticism remains. But the company is now also suggesting the Federal Communications Commission examine other potential HD Radio technology altogether.
Nielsen: NFL Draws TV-like Numbers on Radio, Outperforming Entire Markets
New data from Nielsen shows that NFL games broadcast on the radio attract audiences so large that they outperform the top-rated stations in many markets.
How To Nail Down That Radio Job
What an odd time in our business for air talent. Coming off our recent AQ5 study of commercial radio personalities, and then presenting the study at Don Anthony's “Morning Show Boot Camp” in Dallas, I have a much better feel for the emotional state of our folks who make their living behind a mic.
Tech
FCC’s Simington Blasts “Big Tech-Funded Hysteria” on Net Neutrality
Commissioner Simington would like “light touch” rules that prevent abuses by both big tech and ISPs
Media
NAB CEO Lays Out Advocacy, Broadcast Priorities
Speaking during a members-only Town Hall, Curtis LeGeyt highlighted need for change in rules governing VMVPDs, station ownership and other areas
