Headlines
Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley: Broadcasting industry not "well-positioned" because of tough regulation
Strategic investments in pet insurance, nursing homes and alternative energy sources are eyed by Sinclair as the company moves beyond its core media businesses.
How Radio Can Redefine "Local"
There are increasing signs that throughout the media world, the move to a “local” emphasis is becoming a consensus strategy.
How Much Information License Holder Needs To Share Is At Center Of FCC Debate.
An internal debate has broken out inside the Federal Communications Commission over whether Knoxville broadcaster Joe Armstrong should have been required to turn over more information during the hearing process centered on whether he should be allowed to hold the license for R&B “Jammin’” WJBE (1040).
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $1,500,000
The purchase of four low-power stations by Bridge News tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
FCC
FCC Postpones LPFM Filing Window and Extends Filing Freeze – Application Filing Window Now December 6 through December 13
The FCC yesterday issued a Public Notice announcing that it was rescheduling the filing window for new Low Power FM stations that had been scheduled for early November – moving the window to December.
Television
This Budget Season, TV Stations Need To Widen Their Business Aperture
Local stations need to question their assumptions about traditional revenue sources and set aside ample time for short- and long-range planning and developing multiple budget scenarios.
Radio
Will Superpowered FM Stations Get a HD Radio Power Boost?
FCC to decide on digital power increase for about 60 high-power FM stations
After 5 Years Of Tests, WWFD Frederick, MD Commits To Digital-Only AM Future.
With the experimental phase of its all-digital AM operations now complete, Hubbard Radio’s “The Gamut” WWFD Frederick, MD (820) has committed to an all-digital future on the AM band with its five year-old adult alternative format.
Digital
Elon Musk's X/Twitter to Charge $1 per Year for Users to Post
As of Oct. 17, 2023, X said in a post on its website that it has started testing “Not A Bot,” a new subscription tier for new users in two countries: the Philippines and New Zealand.
Verticals
Automotive TV Spending Up 15.4% In September
National automotive TV spending rose to $227.9 million, up 15.4% in September compared to $197.4 million a year ago, according to iSpot.tv.