Headlines
FCC’s Carr And Simington: It’s A ‘Break Glass Moment’ For Broadcasters
The quadrennial media ownership review at the Federal Communications Commission appears up in the air, with the 2018 proceeding still undone and the 2022 follow-up just underway without much indication of what, if anything, FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel would like to change.
Study: Drivers Increasingly Want Safe And Simple Dashboard Systems
After automakers introduced complicated infotainment systems that confused many of their customers, new research shows drivers want safe and simple dashboard systems.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spanish Broadcasting System Buys KROI (Praise 92.1)/Houston From Urban One
The previously unnamed buyer for RADIO ONE's spinoff of Gospel KROI (PRAISE 92.1)/SEABROOK-HOUSTON, TX is SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM.
Rogow Spins Chicago LPTV To Religious Broadcaster
Among the properties Venture Technologies Group has owned is a low-power TV station serving the Windy City. Soon, it will be owned by a broadcast ministry.
CSN Cleared to Close Properties, But Must Pay Civil Penalty
What happens when a non-secular noncommercial broadcast licensee fails to disclose to the Commission that it had not reported some members of its governing board on various applications — contrary to the licensee’s certifications that the applications were completed and satisfied FCC rules?
Television
We Just Had A Great Book! (So, Where's The Party?)
After spending most of the past week in Las Vegas hanging out with fellow broadcasters, I couldn't help but notice a number of people comparing today's industry to the one where they got their feet wet.
Syndication, While Challenged, Remains Essential To TV Stations
Broadcast syndication is not doomed but it’s certainly challenged, according to a panel of TV station and programming executives at TVNewsCheck’s Programming Everywhere conference at NAB in Las Vegas this week. That said, everyone on the panel saw upside even as the business of television continues to be radically disrupted.
Digital
Twitter seemingly now requires all advertisers to have a verified checkmark
As Twitter’s legacy blue check mark system finally comes to an end, the social network’s new paid-for verification system is causing more than a little chaos
Microsoft has dropped Twitter from its ad platform
Microsoft has just announced that as of April 25, 2023, Multi-platform Smart Campaigns will no longer support Twitter.
Competitors
Early Innings: E.W Scripps Not Done Making Sports Deals
“There’s room for more,” says CEO Adam Symson
Bally Sports Bankruptcy: Judge Tells Diamond to Pay Half of What It Owes to MLB Clubs, Pending Restructure
Sinclair's regional sports networks division failed to make TV rights payments to five Major League Baseball teams
FCC
Will This FCC Proposal End Up Hurting AM Radio?
On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission proposed new rules to enhance the Wireless Emergency Alerts system.
