Headlines
The Money Trail: Political Shakeups and Down Ballot Races Captivating Local Ad Dollars
In the latest episode of our Leading Local Insights podcast, I had a fascinating conversation with a special guest, Steve Passwaiter, president of Silver Oak Political, where we delved deep into the evolving landscape of political advertising for the 2024 election cycle.
BIA
BIA Sees Retrans Revenue Flattening
After hitting $15.1B in 2023, growth in retransmission fees for local stations will be sluggish between 2024 and 2028, the BIA reported
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Stations Sold In Mississippi And New Jersey
Micheal Donovan and Emily Tillman’s Rylice Radio has filed a $200,000 deal to buy country “Power 107.1” WBYP and blues WELZ (1460) in Belzoni, MS from Colon Johnston’s Zoo-Bel Broadcasting.
FCC
August 2024 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters– Annual Regulatory Fee Details, EEO Annual Filings, Effective Date of Reinstated FM Non-Duplication Rule, Opening of Window for Class A/ LPTV/ TV Translator Channel Change Applications, and More
Although many, including Congress, may be taking the last of their summer vacations, there are still many dates to which broadcasters should be paying attention this August.
Rosenworcel Clarifies FCC Plan for Clearer AI Political Ads
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has released a fact sheet clarifying the points of the FCC’s proposal to enhance transparency in radio and television political advertisements that utilize artificial intelligence.
Television
Gray Set To Launch South Carolina Sports Channel
Gray will launch a South Carolina sports broadcast channel called Palmetto Sports & Entertainment in October, available on several stations across the state.
The Evolving Media Consumption Habits of Asian Americans
While television continues to be primary media used by Asian Americans, it is now being driven by a-la-carte streaming services over conventional, linear TV.
Radio
10 Years of Share of Ear
The conservationist and writer Rachel Carson once said, “A child’s world is fresh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement.” In 2014, when we at Edison Research started our Share of Ear® study, children aged 3-12 in the U.S. were just below the age threshold for our survey. This group has spent the last decade exploring an audio world of infinite choices with their own fascinations and enthusiasms.