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NAB: ‘Broadcast Television’ Is the ‘Buffer-Free MVP of Live Sports’
In response to the streaming problems faced by viewers of the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match on Netflix, the National Association of Broadcasters has issued a blog calling broadcast TV the “buffer free MVP of live sports” because of its reliability, free over-the-air access and robust one-to-many architecture.
Scaling The Mountain: How Gen AI Can Help Save Local TV
Six gen AI prompts that can help TV newsrooms unlock data, redefine their value proposition, streamline workflows and more.
Television
Dramatic Fare, Sports Cheer Power Broadcast TV In October
Broadcast viewership continued its seasonal ascent in October, lifted by gains in both sports and drama viewing, data from “The Gauge” from Nielsen show.
Radio
Across Demos And Segments, AM/FM Radio’s Still The Top Ad-Supported Audio Platform
The latest quarterly (Q3 2024) wave of Edison Research's “Share of Ear” study – which for the past decade has surveyed 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio – tells a powerful story for both ad-supported AM/FM radio and podcasts, as broken down in an analysis in Westwood One's weekly blog.
In The Year 2025
While the title doesn’t exactly replicate Zager & Evans’ “2525,” the just-completed Forecast 2025, presented by Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR, highlighted positives for the industry while magnifying many real-life concerns for the future.
FCC
Incoming FCC Chair Targets Big Tech, DEI, And Media Rules
Brendan Carr wastes no time laying out his vision for the Federal Communications Commission. After the 12-year veteran of the agency was selected by President-elect Trump to lead the Commission, Carr says he will be focused on not only what broadcasters are doing on-air, but also where FCC resources are going.
House Bill Looks To Block Any FCC-Created Rules On AI-Generated Political Ads
FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel’s time leading the Federal Communications Commission may now be limited, but a proposal to require political ads that are produced with the help of artificial intelligence feature on-air disclosures remains pending.
