Headlines
Radio Sales Volume Slid 10% In 2024, But Washington Changes Could Jumpstart Deal-Market.
The number of radio sales further declined last year, with not only fewer stations trading hands but the value of the overall sales shrinking from a year earlier. BIA says 390 full-power radio stations were sold during 2024 for a combined value of $198 million.
FCC: Women Have Majority Stakes in 10% of Commercial Stations
The Federal Communications Commission has released a new study of U.S. broadcast TV and radio station ownership that shows women held a majority interest in 10% of commercial broadcast stations, while men held a majority interest in 59% of commercial broadcast stations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
T-Mobile has held talks to buy Vistar Media
T-Mobile has held talks to purchase Vistar Media, as the U.S.’s third-largest telco seeks to strengthen its non-traditional revenue streams by further expanding its footprint in the advertising sector, sources told Digiday.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 6, 2025 to January 10, 2025
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.
Radio
LA Official Praises Radio for Lifesaving Updates During Wildfires
As first responders continue to battle the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, public leaders continue to emphasize the importance of radio.
Tech
What Does Meta’s Pivot From Fact-Checking To Community Consensus Mean In The AI Age?
Meta has ditched fact-checkers for crowd-sourced truth. But as AI-generated content grows across the internet, fears over misinformation and fact-checking’s future hang in the balance.
Sales
It's Still Early - So Don't Be Late
This is still the beginning of your best year in sales yet – but only if you really act it.
