Headlines
With Chevron Gone, NAB Pushes Appeals Court To Overturn Caps
With the US Supreme Court’s rejection of the Chevron deference, the NAB is ramping up its fight to deregulate radio ownership caps with a new filing in the US Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit calling for the court to vacate the Local Radio Rule, including AM/FM subcaps.
Media measurement uncertainty—tracking TV, social and digital
Measurement is in the midst of an upheaval. The sheer number of platforms for content delivery, coupled with the shortcomings of measurement stalwarts, have made analyzing campaign reach and effectiveness increasingly more complicated.
Television
Streaming Jumps to a Record 40% of TV Viewing in June
Disney+, Tubi, Netflix and Max each exhibited double-digit monthly usage growth as broadcast and cable lost share
TV News Sees Sharp Viewing Gains After Trump Assassination Attempt
Weekly ratings for the major TV news networks airing news 24/7 spiked compared to the previous week, due to the assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Radio
Edison: For Female Sports Fans, AM/FM Radio Reigns Supreme
Female sports fans consume ad-supported audio through three primary channels, and AM/FM radio leads the way, with nearly half of all listeners.
Here’s A Switch: Broadcasters Are (Almost) Happy About FCC’s Annual Fees This Year
There is little doubt that station owners would rather pay no annual regulatory fee to the Federal Communications Commission. But as for what the FCC is requiring operators to pay this year, the numbers look much better than in years past.
FCC
FCC Sets Date For Foreign Content Broadcast Disclosure Rules
In June, the FCC adopted new rules requiring broadcasters to ensure that airtime lessees are not linked to foreign governments, following a 3-2 vote. Now a date is set for when those rules take effect, ahead of the upcoming general election.
Media
From Media Ownership To AI, Former FCC Chairs Share Their Views
For the sixth year in a row, the Multicultural Media, Telecom & Internet Council (MMTC) gathered — thanks to the power of Zoom — a collection of former FCC Chairs for a symposium that tackled tough topics but, as heard in the pre-event chatter ahead of the virtual affair, was delivered in a cordial, welcoming environment.