Mergers & Acquisitions
A Seattle-Market AM Trades Hands
As of October 2023, Mohan Cheema, a U.S. citizen, and Canadian citizen Sukhdev Dhillon were the lead equity interest holders in KZIZ-AM & KKDZ-AM in Seattle — each of which air “Radio Punjab.” Ownership of KZIZ since then has also involved one Charanjit Batth.
Graham Media Group Buyouts Impacting Texas
It’s been rumored across the Motor City for weeks: Graham Media Group has buyout offers agreed upon with longtime staffers that could impact its flagship station, NBC affiliate WDIV-4 in Detroit, as well as its broadcast TV stations in other markets.
FCC
Rosenworcel: Laws Allow AI Political Ad Rules, But Carr Opposes FCC Action
Artificial intelligence may be complicated technology, but FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel thinks regulating it on radio and television does not need to be.
FCC’s Carr Opposes Effort to Require Disclosure of AI-Content in Political Ads
Carr calls the effort “as misguided as it is unlawful” and said it would "do more harm than good"
Radio
Bill To Require AM Radio In Cars Advances In House
A bill that would require carmakers to keep AM radio in the dashboard has taken a step forward in Congress.
Study: Christian AC Listeners An Opportunity For Advertisers
New research from Tucson, AZ-based FMR Associates is touting the virtues of the Christian AC format, saying its listeners have money to spend — and are fans of radio.
CTV/OTT
More Ad-Supported Streaming Subscribers - For Upfront? Or Something Else?
Ad-supported streaming services are definitely growing. But the marketplace is still in need of more granular industry metrics to determine its specific impact for marketers.
Digital
Lawmakers Advance Sweeping Nationwide Privacy Bill
Lawmakers on a House subcommittee on Thursday advanced a draft privacy bill that would impose sweeping nationwide restrictions on companies' ability to collect and use data.
Tech
FTC Chair Lina Khan: AI models could violate antitrust laws
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan said Wednesday that companies that train their artificial intelligence (A) models on data from news websites, artists’ creations or people’s personal information could be in violation of antitrust laws.