Headlines
2024 Election Insights: Lessons for the Next Cycle
Industry experts Steve Passwaiter (Silver Oak Political), Nicole Ovadia (BIA), and Paige Albiniak (TVNewsCheck) dissect the 2024 election aftermath in this insightful podcast.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Broadcasters Hope Quick Deregulation Will Reignite M&A (subscription required)
But even with pro-business Trump headed back to the White House, obstacles remain in broadcasters’ path. This story is available to TVNewsCheck Plus subscribers only.
FCC
Carr's FCC To 'Take A Very Hard Look' At Audacy's Soros Plan
What was thought to be a done deal as far as Audacy’s post-bankruptcy restructuring might be far from over as soon-to-be FCC Chairman Brendan Carr might potentially seek to overturn a previous Commission vote due to ownership ties around George Soros.
FCC Noncomm TV Filing Window Coming Soon
The FCC’s Media Bureau is taking a moment to remind prospective applicants of an upcoming seven-day filing window — starting December 4 — for applications for new noncommercial educational television station construction permits.
Television
NBCU Viewers To Get ‘Shoppable Experiences’ Through New Walmart Pact
In a move that the Comcast unit believes will “revolutionize live sports coverage,” NBCUniversal has teamed up with Walmart to launch a new shoppable experiences opportunity that brings unique measurement capabilities to the owner of the Peacock OTT platform, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, and NBC Owned Stations.
Scripps Sets Up AI Strategy Team
In a notable example of a broadcaster turning to artificial intelligence to improve operations and open up new business opportunities, E.W. Scripps has established a leadership team to guide the company’s AI strategy.
Radio
Perspective: Radio’s Reality And What It’s Facing Right Now
This is something that I’ve been discussing at length with my radio clients all over the world. Radio was hit hard by Covid. The revenues reflect that. Digital media continues to grow its audience share. Podcasts continue to gain new fans.
NAB Still Hopeful for AM Bill in Lame-Duck Congress
The head of government relations at the National Association of Broadcasters says the AM for Every Vehicle Act remains “very much in the mix” during the lame-duck period in Washington.
Digital
Data Shows Podcast Listening Differences Among Trump And Harris Voters
It has been called the first podcast election as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris embraced the medium to reach voters like no Presidential candidate in the past
Local
SMBs Ramp Up Local Marketing Tools for New Year Success
A study by Valpak says that SMBs shouldn’t decrease their ad efforts because of inflation and higher cost of living.