Headlines
NextGen TV: A Brighter Future Beckons, But a Clear Sunset is Needed
The uncertainty surrounding ATSC 1.0's future discourages investment in NextGen TV content and technology
GBS Asks FCC to Finalize Geotargeting Rules
ZoneCasting developer hopes commission is open to expanding hourly time limit
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 6/21
The Adrian Eddleman led Liberty Radio of Camden agrees to purchase Country “The Bee” 95.9 WRJB and 99.7 W259BN Camden TN from Lisa Richardson’s Community Broadcast Services for $140,000.
FCC OKs CBS-NBC Duopoly in Tiny Wyoming/Nebraska Market
The FCC’s Media Bureau has approved Marquee Broadcasting to operate a CBS-NBC duopoly in the Cheyenne-Scottsbluff DMA on the Wyoming-Nebraska border, even though the agency in December adopted regulations to ban such a combo on a prospective basis.
Television
TVB Again Criticizes 'Misleading' Aspects of Nielsen's Gauge Report
The industry group claims a “lack of delineation between ad-supported and non-ad-supported information omits critical data points.”
Radio
Radio’s Performance Royalty Fight Not Yet Over In Washington
Despite a majority of House members on the record against a radio performance royalty, the industry’s fight remains unresolved.
'Time Is Running Out' As NAB Pushes Grassroots Effort For AM Act
With eleven months passed since the AM For Every Vehicle Act became eligible for a US Senate floor vote and six months until the 118th Congress adjourns, the NAB is adding urgency to its call for Americans to tell their representatives to keep AM radio in cars.
Digital
Is the news industry ready for another pivot to video?
Aggregate data from 47 countries shows all the growth in platform news use coming from video or video-led networks.
FCC
FCC Considering A New FM Broadcast Station Class
In response to a Petition for Rulemaking submitted by a radio station owner just one week ago, the Media Bureau is now seeking comment on a proposal that would create a new FM station class.
Verticals
Senate GOP Group, With Eyes On Control Of Upper Chamber, Plans $100M Ad Initiative.
The National Republican Senatorial Committee is planning to spend big in hopes of taking control of the narrowly divided U.S. Senate, in which Democrats currently hold the slightest edge.