Headlines
FCC Defends Quadrennial Decision-Making, Asks Court To Reject Broadcaster Challenges.
The Federal Communications Commission says the decisions made in its most recent quadrennial review of media ownership rules were “were reasonable and reasonably explained” and it is asking a federal appeals court for oral arguments to defend its decision-making.
Pew: 58% of Americans Prefer to Get News on a Digital Device, Only 32% Prefer TV
Usage of TV did however slightly improve in 2024 compared to 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Moshu Knox Secures A Dothan Radio Operation
With the legal assistance of veteran communications law attorney John C. Trent, a private not-for-profit educational institution located in Muscle Shoals, Ala., has agreed to purchase an AM radio station with a FM translator serving a Southern Alabama city adjacent to Fort Rucker.
Radio
Women Propelling Radio's Digital Growth Share Their Strategies
With digital now accounting for nearly one-fifth of all radio revenue, navigating the complexities of selling digital products is a challenge for many broadcasters.
Media
NAB: Spanish-Language Broadcasters ‘Essential’ To Combat Misinformation
With National Hispanic Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) underway, the NAB is touting the role Spanish-language broadcasters have in providing information and protecting their communities from misinformation, especially during election season.
Larry Ellison, David Ellison and Paramount: Who's Going to Run Studio?
The deal that is expected to install Skydance chief David Ellison as chairman, CEO and hopefully savior of Paramount Global is a labyrinth of entities, trusts and transactions. Also potentially complicated, assuming the deal closes sometime next year, is the question of control.
FCC
Senators Push FCC for Transparency Rules Before 2024 Election
After approval from members of the House, now US senators are expressing their support for the FCC’s proposal to mandate the disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertisements on radio and television, as the 2024 presidential election approaches.
Verticals
Schumer floods Senate battleground states with cash
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has one last power play to try to keep his majority: The hundreds of millions of dollars he has spent the last two years raising.
