Headlines
Local TV News’ Big Election Day Test
As Election Day approaches, local TV newsrooms face a pivotal opportunity to affirm their roles as pillars of factual, community-centered journalism.
Chris Stirewalt, NewsNation’s political director, talks election calls
Stirewalt helped explain Fox News’s 2020 calls. Now he’s political editor for NewsNation, Nexstar’s upstart cable news channel.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: After 15-Years Of Leasing Missouri FM, A Deal Is Made
Scott Davis and Donald Walter have filed a $1.275 million deal to buy a controlling stake in country “The Lake 94.3” KOLK, classic rock “The Monster 103.9” KZMN, and classic hits KOFI (1180) in the Kalispell, MT region.
Radio
Audacy Asks For Permission To Increase Foreign Ownership Levels
The next step in Audacy’s financial restructuring is in the hands of the Federal Communications Commission.
Nielsen & Edison: Radio Holds 67% of Ad-Supported Audio Time
While quarterly financials for radio’s biggest operators have yet to drop, there’s certainly a lot for the industry to celebrate in the quarter’s listening data
Print Media
New Jersey Star-Ledger, Times of Trenton, South Jersey Times to end print editions in 2025
An iconic New Jersey newspaper is set to end its print edition.
FCC
FCC Looks Set to Adopt Final Geotargeting Rules
The FCC will consider final rules for FM geotargeting when it meets in November.
FCC’s Rosenworcel Defends Audacy Vote Via Ownership Rules
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is trying to clear the air with US House Republicans over consternation tied to the Commission’s recent approval of an Audacy Chapter 11 restructuring plan involving George Soros, particularly around foreign ownership concerns.
