Headlines
Political Ad Local TV For Q3 And Beyond: Big Gains Or Something Else?
Although political advertising so far for local TV stations has come in mostly as expected, there are concerns -- especially in tandem with where core (non political) advertising has been for major operators.
How FCC Regulation of Broadcasters May Change in a New Administration - Looking at the Pending Issues
With the election over, broadcasters and their Washington representatives are now trying to decipher what the next administration will have in store at the FCC and other government agencies that regulate the media.
BIA
BIA's Ovadia: Local Advertising 'Likely' To See Boost Under Trump
The economic landscape is set to change considerably with Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. Where does this leave radio advertising? BIA Advisory Services VP of Forecasting & Analysis Nicole Ovadia shared her outlook on 2025 with Radio Ink ahead of her appearance at Forecast 2025.
Mergers & Acquisitions
A Forever Deal Sealed With EMF
It is presently one of three signals offering listeners Country music found across a wide swath of the Keystone State under the “Froggy” brand.
A Former Paulino Bernal-Owned AM Is Donated
In February 2023, five months after his passing at the age of 83 of lung cancer, the estate of Tejano music pioneer and evangelical broadcast ministry owner Paulino Bernal was put in control of his wife, Mary Bernal, by a Hidalgo County, Tex., probate court.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: November 4, 2024 to November 8, 2024
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
Television
‘It’s An Amazing Time To Be Part of The Television Industry'
The last several trading sessions on Wall Street have been tumultuous for some of the nation’s biggest television broadcast companies.
Readers Trust Local News More Than National Newspapers And Networks
Local newspapers and TV stations are the most trusted news channels in the country, judging by a study from America’s Newspapers, conducted by Coda Ventures.
Radio
Study Shows Radio Is The Most Trusted Media Among Farmers And Ranchers.
Findings from a study conducted by Katz Radio Group show AM/FM radio has a prominent place in the lives of farmers and ranchers, with eight in 10 listening several days a week or more, while 72% say radio is part of their daily routine, compared to 51% for total adults.
