Headlines
Mission Broadcasting Terminates Agreement To Buy WADL Detroit
Cites conditions stemming from order to divest WPIX New York
FCC Proposes Rules Requiring Disclosure of AI Content in Political Ads
The proposed disclosure requirements would ensure consumers are told about AI technology being used in political ads
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: SummitMedia Sells In Birmingham; Townsquare Sells Trio Of New York FMs.
Nathan Stanley’s Majestic Mountain Broadcasting has filed a $185,000 deal to buy WDIC, Clinchco, VA (92.1) from Rich Edwards’ Dickenson County Broadcasting. WDIC is currently silent.
FCC
KERA TV Translator’s Tardiness Yields Proposed FCC Fine
A TV translator licensed to Wichita Falls, Tex., that brings programming to the city from North Texas’ primary PBS Member station could be on the hook for a FCC forfeiture for failing to timely file its license to cover application.
Television
How AI Can Help Unlock New Digital Revenue From Local TV Documentaries
Local TV stations are always looking for new revenue opportunities, but could their archive of documentaries be an untapped goldmine? Here’s how AI can help generate new digital revenue from long-form VOD content, while also providing a better ad experience for viewers.
Radio
Still Fearing Interference, NAB And NPR Seek Short Leash For Stations Using ZoneCasting.
The National Association of Broadcasters says it still has concerns that a decision allowing GeoBroadcast Solutions FM booster-based zoned broadcasting will cause interference for listeners and a redlining of advertising that will put smaller stations at a disadvantage.
Copyright Board Asks Supreme Court To Keep Royalty Rates It Set For Religious Stations
The Copyright Royalty Board is defending its rate setting decision-making to the U.S. Supreme Court where religious broadcasters are looking to overturn June 2021 decision in the so-called Web V proceeding that covers radio’s streaming royalties for 2021 to 2025.
Pay TV
NewsNation to Expand To 24/7 Cable News Network
NewsNation will offer news programming 24 hours a day starting June 1