Headlines
Survey Says Broadcast TV ‘Primary and Preferred’ Live Sports Source
Local broadcast television is still the primary and preferred way viewers watch sports.
More Radio Groups Join Legal Fight Over FCC’s Recent Media Ownership Decision.
The legal challenge brought by a trio of broadcasters to the most recent quadrennial media ownership review outcome by the Federal Communications Commission continues to pick up support from other broadcasters across radio and television.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Adell Wins Fifth FCC Session To Push WADL Sale
Adell Broadcasting‘s quest to gain FCC approval of its proposed $75 million sale of a full-powered UHF facility presently serving as Detroit’s MyNetwork TV affiliate is getting an unprecedented fifth push at the FCC.
Triton Digital Acquires Audio Brand Safety Startup To Scale Programmatic
On Tuesday, iHeartMedia-owned Triton Digital acquired AI brand safety and suitability startup Sounder in a bid to improve its programmatic chops.
Television
NAB Wants FCC to Collect Data on Successful Retrans Deals
Collecting data when retransmission consent disputes lead to signal blackouts on cable and satellite TV systems is only a half measure, according to the National Association of Broadcasters.
Baltimore Bridge Collapse Reinforces The Essential Need For Local Coverage
Local reporters, anchors and news helicopters played an invaluable role in telling the story of Tuesday morning’s shocking disaster in Baltimore, proving once more their value as a signal amid the noise.
Analyst unpacks themes from FCC’s Nexstar-Mission Broadcasting decision
In a Tuesday note to investors, New Street Research analyst Blair Levin unpacked implications, saying that the real battle lies ahead, but the FCC decision highlights three themes pertaining to media that the firm advised should be kept in mind for the coming years.
Radio
A Visit To A Hotbed Of Live And Local Radio: Omaha, Nebraska
But let's not forget Omaha, Nebraska's current contribution to helping make radio great again.
That's right, Omaha.
FCC
FCC Still Reviewing Plan to Expand Broadcasters’ Obligations to Obtain Certifications from All Program Buyers on their Connection to Foreign Governments – What is Being Proposed?
In October 2022, I noted in an article that many broadcasters were totally confused by the FCC’s rules requiring that they seek certifications as to whether or not a foreign government is behind anyone buying programming time on a broadcast station.
