Headlines
Battle Over Media Ownership Rule Changes Will Be Aired In Federal Appeals Court
It will once again be up to a panel of federal judges to decide the fate of the quadrennial media ownership rule changes adopted by the Federal Communications Commission.
Comcast Explores Spinoff of Cable Networks
Spun-off assets would not include Peacock or NBC, though Comcast’s president said it would consider ‘partnerships in streaming’
Mergers & Acquisitions
Flinn Spin To A Longtime LMA Partner
Fifteen years ago, Steven Fuchs signed off on a Time Brokerage Agreement allowing Fox Radio Network to control a 25kw Class C3 FM serving a Missouri city along the Black River, in the southeastern corner of the Show-Me State. Now, he is converting that long-term lease into an outright purchase.
A KOFI Change In Ownership As Rae Family Sells Shares
A Class B AM radio station with an FM translator serving Kalispell, Mont., is poised to see an ownership shift, as a stock purchase agreement will shift the shares held in KOFI-AM from Tana and David Rae.
Television
Trump sues CBS News for $10 billion over Harris interview
Former President Trump filed a lawsuit against CBS News Thursday, alleging the network engaged in election interference by doctoring a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Harris, per a court filing.
Gray Media Gets K.C. Monarchs Broadcast TV Deal
The American Association of Professional Baseball club carrying on the heritage of a storied Negro League franchise has signed a deal that will bring every home game in the 2025 season from Legends Field to viewers via a Gray Media broadcast TV station available across the market.
Radio
Audio Still Isn’t Getting Its Fair Share Of Ad Dollars. IAB Wants To Fix That.
A 2021 study by WARC found that consumers were spending a whopping 31% of their media time with different forms of audio, but advertisers were earmarking only 9% of their media budgets for audio investment.
FCC Moves Forward With Plan To Allow Original Broadcasts On FM Boosters.
The Federal Communications Committee has released a second proposal on technology developed by GeoBroadcast Solutions for FM booster stations that would allow some broadcasters to create original content on the signals.
CTV/OTT
Tegna, Fubo Strike Sports-Minded Multiyear Carriage Deal
Deal will give subscribers access to NBA and NHL games on KFAA Dallas, KONG Seattle and KTVD Denver
