Headlines
TV Stations & Broadcast Networks At Odds Over Streaming Content Fees
The local TV station network affiliates groups have been petitioning the FCC to amend its regulation regarding the classification of virtual MVPDs which stream video content over the Internet instead via traditional cable to subscribers.
Report: Apollo With SONY On Paramount Bid
Paramount Global shares completed Thursday’s trading up 13% in value on unconfirmed reports that the controlling interest holder in Cox Media Group, Apollo Global Management, is teaming with SONY to acquire the company now led by three chief executives.
BIA
Leading Local Insights Podcast: Broadcast Optimism that Won’t Stay in Vegas: BIA’s Outtake on the 2024 NAB Show
The 2024 NAB Show in Vegas put a spotlight on the seismic shifts happening in broadcasting media and the energy feels contagious. The BIA team returning from the event, Christina Hurley, Rick Ducey, and Nicole Ovadia, share their takeaways and excitement in our latest Leading Local Insights Podcast.
Television
The Business of TV News: How to Grow Local Programming Without Burning out Staffers, Viewers
The panel “The Growth of Local Programming” happened at The Business of TV News, with Bill Hague, Magid executive VP, moderating. The panel discussed the extraordinary growth of local content at TV stations and the challenges behind making it compelling enough for viewers to consume.
ABC News Anchor Martha Raddatz Says ‘Local News Is Everything’
Asked how important is local news, Martha Raddatz, who has covered foreign conflicts for decades and moderated presidential debates for ABC News, said today that, in fact, “it is the seed of everything.”
CBS Wins the 2023-24 TV Season, Runs Streak to 16 Years
A broadcast TV season that began with cobbled-together schedules during dual labor strikes is ending the way every season in the recent past has — with CBS as the most watched network.
Radio
FCC Commissioner Starks Fully Backs AM Radio In NAFB Address
In an address to the National Association of Farm Broadcasting‘s Washington Watch event, FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks threw his full support behind the AM for Every Vehicle Act, saying the FCC will provide support and expertise as the legislation advances.
The Auto Industry To Radio: Crank It Up!
By now, you've likely read the story how Congress may be getting closer and closer to passing legislation mandating AM radio in cars.
Verticals
Passwaiter: U.S. Senate Races Drive Political Ad Spending.
A number of hotly contested races has made the U.S. Senate the catalyst for a robust political ad spending season, according to Steve Passwaiter.
