Headlines
In New Rules, DOJ And FTC Detail The Scrutiny Proposed Mergers Will Face.
Mega mergers are much rarer today in radio than in the past, but if any arise in the coming year they will face new scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and the Justice Department.
Stations’ Streaming News Strategies Are Literally Evolving By The Minute
Constant data allows stations to iterate on the fly on their streaming and FAST channels, executives from CBS News & Stations, Fox Television Stations and Gray Television told a NewsTECHForum audience last week.
Television
ONE Media: NextGen Broadcasting Can Fill Gaps in Wireless Networks During Emergencies
FCC filing laid out the benefits of NextGen Broadcast-based Advanced Emergency Information (AEI) capabilities
Radio
AM/FM In-Car Listening Surges to Pre-Pandemic Norms
Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison Research surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio.
There Goes The Last DJ
Well, “Best of JacoBLOG” lasted exactly one day. On Friday, I announced the remainder of the year would be comprised of some of the best posts of the year….”barring something truly newsworthy happening in the next two weeks that cannot wait until the new year.”
CTV/OTT
Amazon may invest in Diamond Sports, take over digital distribution of games, report says
Sinclair's bankrupt regional sports broadcaster Diamond Sports Group could soon get a big boost from e-commerce giant Amazon, according to a report.
Digital
When Selling Digital, Sales Reps Say Biggest Hurdle Is Growing Demand For Performance.
Local ad sellers face growing expectations to sell more digital inventory and demonstrate higher performance on campaigns, according to a new study from Frequence. The report, which surveyed 471 local-market ad sellers – 15% of which came from radio – finds that 72% said their organization expects them to deliver more results with fewer resources.
Media
Byron Allen on Future Broadcast TV Acquisitions
“I haven’t yet done what I set out to do — we’re tiny and while we’re growing exponentially, we’re still in our infancy,” he says. “The goal is to build the world’s biggest media company and use it to effect change for the greater good.”
FCC
January Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Expansion of Audio Description Requirements, Music Royalty Cost of Living Increases, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, Childrens Television Programming Reporting, Political Windows, and More
The new year brings a series of noteworthy regulatory deadlines for broadcasters in January. As always, broadcasters should consult with their own attorneys and advisors to make sure that they are aware of and ready to act on any other deadlines that are not listed below.
FCC Institutes New Freeze After LPFM Filing Window Shuts
The Federal Communications Commission has imposed a temporary freeze on amendments to new low power FM station applications submitted during the December 2023 filing window. The window was closed Friday at noon ET, with a strict cutoff observed.
