Headlines
All Political Advertising Is Local
The long-mythic idea that "all politics is local" is originally attributed to the late former U.S. House Speaker Thomas "Tip" O'Neill (1977-87) - who believed that a politician's success in representative government is directly correlated to her/his ability to appeal to the simple, everyday concerns of their local constituents, rather than focusing solely on big, national issues.
AM Radio Losses, Noncomm FM Gains In Q1
Another quarter-by-quarter increase in the number of noneducational FM radio stations was during the first quarter of 2024, as commercial AM radio stations saw double-digit declines in number, continuing a trend that began earlier in the year.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week Of 4/5
Paul Dupuis’ Codin Broadcasting acquires Stony Creek Broadcasting’s Classic Hits “Star 97.7” WNSX Winter Harbor ME for $665,000.
Idaho AM/FM Combo Sold To Heat Pump Pros
Ray’s has been offering heat pump services to Salmon and Challis, Idaho since 1971. It’s a family-owned operation, and always has been.
Television
FCC Hands Alabama TV Station a Must Carry Win Over Dish
Federal regulators today handed an Alabama TV station a victory in its attempt to maximize distribution by satellite TV provider Dish Network, which had warned the station was trying to game the rules in a way that might encourage other stations to copy.
Disney Proxy Battle Is Over - But Its Media Wars Wage On
It's all about the word "ego" about when it comes to why things don't really work at Walt Disney, according to Nelson Peltz, co-founder/chairman of Trian Partners, in speaking to CNBC on Thursday.
Radio
Revocation of Roger Wahl’s FM License Is Upheld
The FCC affirms its earlier ruling that convicted Pennsylvania felon is unqualified as licensee
West Virginia AM Loses Towers To The Week's Spring Storm Wave
As strong spring storms whipped across the United States this week, two West Virginia AM broadcast towers were toppled by beyond-gale-force winds reaching 90mph on Wednesday night.
Tech
How To Measure TV And Video Viewership When Every Currency Is Different
Two weeks after the Media Rating Council accredited Comscore for national and local audience measurement in March, the broadcaster-backed joint industry committee (JIC) certified both Comscore and VideoAmp as national TV currencies. Meanwhile, Nielsen and iSpot tout their own competitive advantages.
Verticals
Sen. Jacky Rosen makes record-breaking ad buy in Nevada Senate race
Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nevada) is making a record-breaking ad buy as she gears up for a closely-watched Nevada Senate race, Axios has learned.