Headlines
For TV News, Broadcast And Digital Silos Aren’t Always Bad. Here’s Why
Silos can be greenhouses that allow digital content to flourish beyond broadcast-centric thinking. TV news leaders should embrace them.
Fate Of FCC Monetary Fines Grows Murky Following Supreme Court Decision
A proposed $3.334 million fine against 19 television station groups for children’s programming violations has exposed a new riff at the Federal Communications Commission over the practice of issuing financial penalties against broadcasters for rule violations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 1 Deal, $950,000
The purchase of WCSN-LD Columbus, Ohio, by Family Worship Center Church tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Radio
How Big Is Ad-Supported Pandora Vs. AM/FM Radio? Not As Big As Advertisers Think
If you recall 2017, you probably remember Maroon 5, fidget spinners, and Pandora — none of which, it turns out, are as popular now as they were then. That’s especially the case for ad-supported Pandora, as noted in Westwood One’s weekly blog.
What Marketers Miss: AM/FM Continues to Thrive in a Digital Era
While marketers continue to funnel major money into ad-supported audio streaming, they could be much better served by radio.
CTV/OTT
Streaming Gaining Share of Live News, Sports Viewing, Inscape Study Finds
Streaming continued to gain share of viewing on smart TVs in the second quarter and made big gains with people watching live sports and news, according to a new report from Inscape.
Media
NAB Says New California Big Tech Deal "Hurts Local Journalism"
The NAB slammed a last minute deal between Google and California that doesn’t offer “fair compensation for our content”
FCC
The Past Two Weeks in Regulation for Broadcasters: August 26, 2024 to September 6, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past two weeks, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
FCC Unveils 2024 Regulatory Fees, Ends 'Dark Station' Waivers
The FCC has confirmed its annual regulatory fee schedule, with a notable decrease in how much radio broadcasters will pay for fiscal year 2024. The FCC aims to collect $390,192,000, as outlined in a 149-page Report and Order.
