Headlines
Total November TV Ad Volume Sinks, But Streaming Grows
Despite the growing number of ad-supported streaming platforms -- adding more ad inventory to the marketplace -- total ad inventory across linear and connected TV was down by 5% in November versus the same period a year ago, according to analysis from Madison and Wall.
The ‘Re-Bundling’ Of Streaming TV: A 2024 Story?
With the rise of over-the-top streaming services such as Netflix and Prime Video, in addition to Hulu, Disney+, Paramount+, ViX and Peacock, viewing has seen a tremendous shift from cable and broadcast television to these platforms.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: iHeart And EMF Do More Translator Dealmaking
Kenneth Hill’s Information Communications has filed a $370,000 deal to buy country WBEJ (1240) from CB Radio.
L.A., Seattle LPTVs Sold By Sovryn
Nearly three years ago, former HC2 Holdings executive Phillip Falcone returned to low-power TV ownership through the acquisition of two stations on the West Coast.
Television
Sinclair Expands Multicast Network Footprint In Top 10 DMAs
Comet and Charge! are now available on CBS Affiliates in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco while TBD and The Nest can be seen on KCAL Los Angeles.
Radio
December Format Counts: Country's Lead Over Religion Continues To Shrink
While the religion format – which encompasses religious teaching, hymns, and other related content – remains nowhere near catching country's long-time dominance in Inside Radio/PrecisionTrak's monthly format counts, the gap between the two has been significantly reduced over the past year.
CTV/OTT
Disney, NBCU, YouTube and others join GroupM to create streaming ad standards
The Ad Innovation Accelerator aims to standardize ad capabilities across the streaming ecosystem
FCC
FCC Fines Louisiana Broadcaster Over Tower Site Subterfuge
One Baton Rouge broadcaster is facing a five-figure penalty from the Federal Communications Commission over unauthorized changes in the station’s antenna system and inaccurate certifications.
A Shortened License Renewal For A Golden State FM
A noncommercial FM radio station licensed to serve the tourist haven of Santa Catalina Island and Avalon, Calif., has been granted a truncated license renewal by the FCC.
