Headlines
CBS’s Sale Drama Is A Harbinger For The Industry
After the Skydance/Paramount Global sale collapse, more questions than answers remain over the fate of the CBS network and its owned stations. That fate will be a bellwether for the OTA industry at large.
BIA
Unpacking the Unexpected Record Political Ad Spending of 2024 with BIA and Steve Passwaiter
Get ready for the most expensive election season in history! With political ad spending projected to hit a staggering $11.1 billion according to BIA estimates, the 2024 races are shaping up to be a financial frenzy.
Television
Local TV's disruption creates opportunities for news publishers
The landscape of local television is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by technological advancements and changing viewer behaviors.
Radio
Would AM Mandate Force Carmakers to Scrap Safety Features?
If Congress requires AM radio in new cars, vehicle manufacturers might have to drop safety features instead.
How Radio Can Improve Its Digital Content Batting Average
Yesterday’s post about radio’s successful reinvention when millions of TV sets appeared in American rec rooms and dens in the 1950s is a stimulating and hopeful story about the medium’s resilience
Supreme Court Rejects Religious Broadcasters’ Challenge To CRB Streaming Rates.
The U.S. Supreme Court said Monday it would not wade into the issue of how much radio stations pay in music streaming royalties.
Digital
X To Add Paywall For Live Streaming
X is adding a premium paywall for live streaming, although the timing is unclear.
CTV/OTT
Are Viewers Cutting Back on Streaming?
U.S viewers may have finally reached their limit when it comes to spending on subscription streaming services.