Headlines
Car Radios Roiled by Tech
Three unsung heroes of the broadcast radio industry have had their moments in the sun in 2024. The three companies are Quu, Xperi, and GeoBroadcast Solutions. Each of these companies is transforming the industry – fundamentally altering what it means to listen to the radio in a car.
FCC Puts Restrictions On Investor Who Gave Cumulus Hostile Takeover Jitters
Cumulus Media adopted a so-called “poison pill” to rebuff any attempt at an unsolicited takeover attempt by Renew Group. But thanks to a decision by the Federal Communications Commission, the Singapore-based investment firm will be kept at bay, at least for now.
Television
Gray Television Rolling Out Advanced Features With NextGen TV
The introductions of HDR and Dolby Atmos immersive sound to coverage of the Kentucky Derby are among the group’s latest technical additions that also include new interactive and streaming services for viewers.
Radio
Radio's Perception vs. Reality Problem
Lately, I've been thinking a whole lot about perception versus reality. From a marketing perspective, it always makes for a fascinating conversation.
What are the Legal Considerations of AI in Radio?
Does generative AI open new legal issues for radio broadcasters? We asked three respected broadcast attorneys.
Tech
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Increase Your Sales
The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s here, and businesses can’t afford to ignore or fear it.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 22, 2024 to April 26, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information
FCC Blocks Renew Group Voting Rights In Cumulus Media Pending Public Comment Period
The FCC granted with conditions Cumulus Media’s remedial petition for declaratory ruling to seek specific approval for certain named foreign investors to hold more than 5% of the equity and/or voting interests in Cumulus and advance approval for those foreign investors to increase their equity and/or voting interests in Cumulus up to any non-controlling amount not to exceed 14.99%.
Verticals
Political Ad Spending Once Again Ahead Of 2020’s Pace
After several weeks of quiet, the level of political advertising has begun to pick up. And that has put 2024 back ahead of 2020 spending levels, according to AdImpact. Its ad tracking shows $2.28 billion has been spent in the current political cycle, exceeding the $2.15 billion spent at this point four years ago when the primary season drove much of the early spending.
