Headlines
TEGNA’s ALJ Hearing ‘Suspended’ By FCC
The big takeaway: After discussing timing issues with the parties during the status conference, the Presiding Judge ruled that the optimal course of action is to suspend this hearing proceeding until further notice.
NAB’s Curtis LeGeyt Says Delayed TV Sale Exposes Flaws In FCC’s Transaction Reviews.
The Federal Communications Commission has been under fire for hitting the brakes on the mega television deal that would see Standard General – the New York investment firm that owns a majority stake in urban AC WBLS-FM and rhythmic CHR “Hot 97” WQHT-FM New York – acquire Tegna in a colossal, multi-layered $5.4 billion go-private transaction that also involves Cox Media Group owner Apollo Global Management.
BIA
ATSC 3.0, Hybrid Radio, AI: Takeaways from the 2023 NAB Show
Get a perspective on three important topics from BIA’s Managing Director, Rick Ducey when he shares what he saw and heard around ATSC 3.0, hybrid radio, and AI. Rick explains what each means to the broadcast industry and what we can all expect next.
From Share of Wallet to Unified Ad Platforms and NextGen TV: Rob Weisbord, Sinclair Broadcast Group
“Future forward” is the mantra of Sinclair’s COO and President of Broadcast. Rob Weisbord. This means taking care of business today but committing to believing in a future with significant opportunities that are possible to create.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 4/28
Edward Baker is transferring multiple signals between Positive Alternative Radio and his other license holding companies. WKGM Inc. will donate Christian Preaching 940 WKGM Smithfield/Norfolk VA to PAR with the donation valued at $450,000[…]
Television
Nielsen Says Panel-Only Is Its Upfront Currency, But It Will Enable Transactions on Big Data
On the eve of television’s upfront advertising market, Nielsen released a statement to clients urging them to use its legacy panels-only measurement system as currency, but said it will make its big-data plus panels measurement available for clients who want to use that to transact.
Linear Addressable Ads Still Important to CTV Buyers, DirecTV Finds
A report from DirecTV Advertising ahead of the upfronts suggested that even sponsors who are buying connected TV continue to lean into linear addressable advertising.
Radio
Branding Balancing Act - Keeping Your Station Nostalgic But Trendy
When it comes to branding, marketing, and positioning, we all are fans of “best practices” – companies that have done it right. But there's a lot to be said for not screwing things up. In other words, the “worst practices” – things marketers have done that have led to brand disasters and debacles.
Getting In The AM Radio War Room With Don Elliot
Earlier this week, Radio Ink asked “Is AM worth saving?” We continue this series with Don Elliot. Don is a recognizable name in the world of California radio.
FCC
May Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Rulemaking Comments on Various TV Issues and More
May is relatively light on scheduled regulatory deadlines for broadcasters, but the following dates are worthy of note.