Headlines
Disney Town Hall With Bob Iger: No Decision On Linear TV Deals
In a special New York City Disney Town Hall company meeting on Tuesday -- almost to the day one year ago that he returned to the company -- Bob Iger, chief executive officer of Walt Disney, again downplayed his early comments about possibly selling Disney’s linear TV networks.
Brian Wieser Boosts Ad Outlooks Nearly A Percentage Point
Days ahead of Monday's year-end updates from the Big 3 agency holding companies, former agency insider and renowned ad industry forecaster Brian Wieser is upgrading his own outlooks for 2023 and 2024 by nearly a percentage point each.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $8,900,000
The purchase of WIWN Fond du Lac, Wis., by Family Worship Center Church Inc. tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Radio
What If Miss Piggy Was Your Morning Show's Coach?
Some things are easy to imagine – like Miss Piggy giving your morning show her unvarnished feedback on a day that wasn't one of your best shows:
“HOW MANY TIMES DO I HAVE TO SAY IT? ONE THOUGHT PER BREAK!”
CTV/OTT
Fubo TV Launches Super Hi-Fi Powered Suite Of Radio Channels
FuboTV Inc., the leading sports-first live TV streaming platform, and Super Hi-Fi, the leader in AI-powered radio services for broadcast and digital media platforms, today announced the launch of 10 fully branded FAST channel radio stations on Fubo in the United States.
Competitors
Bally Sports Asks For An Extension Until May 2024 to Find a Way Out of Bankruptcy
On November 15th a federal judge approved Bally Sports’ request for more time to file its plan to reorganize and re-emerge from bankruptcy, even as the troubled company indicated it would seek to file a third extension down the line, according to a person familiar with the situation. Now Bally Sports has asked for that extension that would give it until May 28th, 2024 for some of its deadlines to find a way to exit bankruptcy.
Tech
Americans Concerned About Use Of AI In The Workplace And Healthcare.
Americans are more cautious than excited about AI and its implications in their everyday lives.
FCC
December Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Biennial Ownership Reports, Annual EEO Public File Reports, LPFM Filing Window, LUC Political Windows for 2024 Election, and More
Even with the holidays upon us, regulation never stops. There are numerous regulatory dates in December to which broadcasters need to keep in mind. Furthermore, as the 2024 presidential campaign is already underway, there are political advertising deadlines to watch out for.
The FCC Grants EAS Extension After NAB Intervention
The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has issued an order granting a partial extension to the compliance deadline for Emergency Alert System Participants.
