Headlines
Local Media Poised for Transformation: M&A Expectations for 2025
It seems that 2025 is poised to be an intriguing year for local media. With new leadership in Washington and a positive economic outlook, numerous deals and mergers could occur in the coming months and years.
Mount Wilson: Observatory Reports Eaton Fire ‘Seems to Be Under Control,’ Lessening Threat to Comms Towers
Firefighters were able to beat back flames that threatened TV, radio and cell towers
FCC
Will the FCC’s ‘public interest’ standard limit broadcast free speech?
President-elect Trump has announced his intention to nominate Brendan Carr, a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) commissioner, to become the agency’s chairman after a quick Senate confirmation process in early 2025.
Television
Gray Seeks VHF-to-UHF Shift For New Utah Property
On July 1 of last year, Gray Media acquired the construction permit for a new full-power television station licensed to the seat of Carbon County, Utah, a small city to the southeast of Provo
Radio
Ford, Toyota And Chevrolet Keep AM Radio In 2025 EV Model Dashboards.
The new model car year has launched and several of the biggest brands in the U.S. are once again showcasing that AM radio and electric vehicles are compatible.
As Traffic Worsens, Katz Sees Opportunity For Radio To Pitch Advertisers
How is bad news good news for radio? The answer lies in the latest traffic congestion data.
CTV/OTT
Venu Won’t Launch After All
Five days after they unveiled a settlement with FuboTV over the proposed Venu sports streaming service, The Walt Disney Co., Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced today that the service will not launch after all.
