Headlines
What A Biden Exit Would Mean For 2024 Political Ad Spending
After President Joe Biden’s debate performance on June 27 sparked calls for an open convention, the Democratic party is moving fast to shore up its defenses against a neck-and-neck GOP.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $50,000
The purchase of KEKE-TV Hilo, Hawaii, by Fernando Grullon tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Television
Houston ABC Station Uses Social Media to Broadcast During Hurricane Beryl
Houston ABC-owned station KTRK continued to inform viewers about what was happening with Hurricane Beryl despite power problems.
TV’s Fragmentation Lets Brands Reach Audiences Better: DIRECTV’s Cordes
The proliferation of connected TV services is giving viewers more choice – and advertisers more challenges.
Radio
Would My Station Be Able to Go to FM Class A10?
Many Class A stations may benefit if the FCC approves the petition
Radio Stations Are Airing Less Local News, Survey Finds
Overall, 65% of commercial stations run local news, on par with last year’s 66.2%. A year ago, the survey says there was a 10-point reduction in non-commercial stations running local news. This year, the percentage of non-commercial stations running local news fell another 2 points to 60.7%.
Media
72% Of Americans Struggle To Identify Trustworthy Media Content
As generative AI rapidly and drastically reshapes the media landscape, its impact on content creation and dissemination, particularly when it comes to news, has become an area of extreme concern in the United States as the 2024 elections approach.
