Headlines
$12B Projected In 2024 For Local Health Care Advertising
A survey from SalesFuel and BIA shows spending trends of health care marketers, finds that generative artificial intelligence services are heavily entering the marketing landscape.
Rand Paul Defends AM Bill Move, Says Targeting Electric Car Tax Breaks A Better Way To Help
Senator Rand Paul may have scuttled an attempt Tuesday to quickly get a pending bill through the Senate that would help ensure AM is in vehicle dashboards, but the Kentucky Republican says it is “not fair” to suggest he is against helping broadcasters.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week Of 12/8: WWNN Gets Fifth Owner In Two Years
1470 WWNN Pompano Beach FL will soon have its fifth licensee in two years.
Television
Does The U.S. TV Market Have Room For More News Channels?
Do we need more news coverage -- possibly on TV screens -- through any and all possible distribution systems?
Radio
Howdy, Partners!
Today, the media world is cluttered with celebrities, platforms, and brands, making it challenging for any single one to stand out…for long.
Cable TV
Local Cable TV Company Disappeared In A Flash, Louisiana Towns Say
A cable TV company serving several small towns in Mississippi and Louisiana has abruptly shut down service in recent days and failed to provide appropriate notice to customers and local governments, according to a published report.
Digital
Digital Marketing Ads Connect with Younger Audiences
Younger generations of consumers view digital marketing ads as WAY more effective than traditional. Get the list of exceptional ads.
FCC
Oregon AM Fined $5k Over Silent Ownership Transfer
The FCC Media Bureau has finalized a Consent Decree with Willamette Broadcasting Company, the licensee of KYKN-AM in Keizer, OR. This agreement comes after controlling interest in Willamette was transferred to Jeffrey Morgan without prior FCC approval.
FCC nod puts Dish-EchoStar merger on home stretch
Satellite TV broadcaster and terrestrial wireless operator Dish Network and EchoStar, its sister company focused on broadband services from space, have cleared a key regulatory hurdle in the way of their merger plans.
Verticals
Political Issue Advertising: The Blessing and the Curse!
Here’s an important story for radio managers prepping for the coming political year
