Headlines
This Year The Loss In The Number Of Newspapers Published Accelerated
The latest report from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism projects by the end of 2024, one-third of all newspapers from 2005 will have disappeared.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $1,200,000
The purchase of WJYL-CD Jeffersonville, Ind., by Bridge News tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Broadcast Music Inc. Sold to Shareholder Group
New Mountain Capital will lead a shareholder group to acquire Broadcast Music Inc., the world's largest performing rights organization.
Randy Nonberg Sells a TV Station to Swaggarts
He was President/COO of former broadcasting company Una Vez Más and today is associated with CNZ Communications. Now, Randy Nonberg is in the news for agreeing to sell a television station in Wisconsin.
SBS Purchase Of KROI Houston Now Expected To Close In Q3 2024.
Further details have been released regarding Spanish Broadcasting Systems’ (SBS) $7.5 million purchase of inspirational gospel “Praise 92.1” KROI Houston from Urban One’s Sugarland Station Trust.
Television
NFL, World Series, Other Sports Help Broadcast Get a Bigger Share of Viewing in October, Nielsen Says
Despite a lack of new scripted programming because of the actors’ strike, broadcast viewing increased in October as viewers flocked to live sports telecasts, according to Nielsen.
Hispanics Lean Into New Video Experiences, Including AR/VR, Second Screen, Shoppable TV
Hispanic consumers not only over-index on video streaming services compared to the general U.S. population; they are also more open to testing emerging media experiences like shoppable TV and interactive and other second-screen activities.
Radio
Consumer Spending Report Touts AM/FM and Digital Benefits
As radio and advertisers head into an uncertain holiday shopping season, Klaviyo and Qualtrics have released their joint 2023 Consumer Spending Report.
Bravo, FCC! You’ve Revoked An AM Station’s License
What’s the ultimate penalty for failing to pay delinquent regulatory fees owed to the FCC?
