Headlines
As Nielsen Exits Three Radio Markets, Eastlan Adds Three
Nielsen Audio will be pulling its audience measurement services from three radio markets starting as of this year’s spring book as Eastlan Ratings is expanding into three new markets, including an overlap with the Nielsen cancelation.
Five Automakers Band Together For Anti-AM Radio Lobbying
Even as the AM For Every Vehicle Act gains majority support in the US House of Representatives and nears a simple majority in the Senate, automakers increased their fourth-quarter lobbying efforts to prevent a government mandate of AM radio in cars.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 25, 2024 to March 29, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from this past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
April Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Reports, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, LUC Windows, Rulemaking Comments, and More
For the first time since October, we can say that the federal government is funded for the rest of the fiscal year (through the end of September) so we do not expect to have to report on any threats of a government shutdown for many months.
Television
Detroit Stations Launch Start Over, Datacasting To Boost NextGen TV
Stations try out consumer apps to build momentum for ATSC 3.0 in local markets
Radio
Townsquare Media Buys Back 1.5 Million Outstanding Shares
Townsquare Media is repurchasing and retiring 1.5 million shares held by MSG National Properties LLC at $9.76 per share for a total of $14.6 millio
Pay TV
Hawaiian Telcom Keeps Pressing FCC on Nexstar Blackout
TV stations should not be permitted under federal rules to put off until the final moments their decision to enter serious carriage negotiations with pay-TV providers, according to cable TV operator Hawaiian Telcom.
Digital
Infinite Dial: 2024 Was ‘A Year Of Change For Social Media.’
Usage of X, formerly Twitter, has fallen dramatically while Facebook remains the overwhelming social media leader. But among younger Americans it’s all about Instagram and TikTok
Media
NAB President: Broadcast Ownership Rules are 'Desperately in Need of Modernization'
In last week’s TV Tech Summit keynote, NAB President/CEO Curtis LeGeyt discusses NextGen TV, diversity and concerns over how generative AI could impact local communities
Verticals
With Presidential Election Rematch Set, Ad Spend Focus Turns To Other 2024 Races.
With Democratic President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump set to do battle again in November in 2024's biggest political contest, both parties' attention has turned to key Senate races in as many as 10 states, according to Steve Passwaiter, President of Washington, DC-based political advisory firm Silver Oak Political.