Headlines
Decline In Local News Outlets Is Accelerating Despite Efforts To Help
An average of 2.5 newspapers closed each week in 2023 compared to two a week the previous year, a reflection of an ever-worsening advertising climate, according to a Northwestern University study issued Thursday. Most are weekly publications, in areas with few or no other sources for news.
Oversaturation Poses Danger For 2024 Political Advertisers
Media fragmentation, challenges in reaching younger audiences and a danger of alienating some voters with overly repetitive ads mean that political campaigns will need to be both omniscreen and more targeted than ever in 2024.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 11/17
Neil and Theresa Lipetzky will buy out their partners in Community First Broadcasting.
Judge Greenlights Auction Of Rocking M’s Remaining Stations
A federal judge in Kansas has approved a motion by Rocking M Media to sell its remaining radio stations at an auction as part of its chapter 11 reorganization
Bell Media Sells AMs In Hamilton & Windsor
Bell Media has found a buyer for its three AMs in Hamilton and Windsor ON it announced its intent to sell in June.
Radio
Everybody's Talking At Me
A new study from two very credible radio organizations – Edison Research and NPR – ought to heat up a few strategic discussions in industry boardrooms this quarter. As CEOs and CFOs wrap up the often painful budgeting process for 2024, they might ask themselves why the industry continues to be fixated on the same finite radio formats.
AM/FM Radio Is A Farmer's Best Friend, Finds New Katz Study
One of radio’s biggest supporters throughout the lifespan of the AM For Every Vehicle Act has been the agricultural industry – a group with a substantial spending power of over $576 billion across its 4.5 million workers. So just how popular is AM/FM with farmers?
Urgency Among Farm Broadcasters For AM Preservation Cause.
Farm broadcasters convening this week in Kansas City enjoyed the historic ag vibes of Cowtown and the smell of BBQ as they celebrated the 80th NAFB Convention. But it is the future of the AM band, which they and their audiences depend on, that took center stage at the conference.
FCC
Kansas LPFM Hit With $2,500 Penalty for Antenna Construction Error
Here's why you should double check your build plans
