Headlines
FTC Makes It Even Less Likely A Radio Deal Will Face Antitrust Review
There has been plenty of speculation that policy changes under the new administration could reinvigorate the broadcast deal market.
BIA
Station Sales Sluggish In 2024; BIA Tips Bullish On Future
The US radio industry’s mergers and acquisitions activity continued on its downward track in 2024, with the latest reporting from BIA Advisory Services. Yet with a Republican-controlled FCC on the way, that could be set to turn around – but how soon?
Mergers & Acquisitions
Ackley Political Exit Presages Sale of USVI FMs
On May 3, 2024, Gordon Ackley resigned as the Chairman of the Republican Party in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The reason? To support his aging father, who lived elsewhere. Now, Ackley is moving forward with the sale of two FM radio stations he owns in the territory.
AccuWeather Acquires TOA Systems
Deal for technology provider will allow AccuWeather to create an advanced global lightning-detection network
Television
With A Rooftop View Of Danger, KTTV Powers Through Fires
For decades, 1999 South Bundy Drive, on the northwest corner of busy Olympic Blvd. and in recent years steps away from a Metro station, has been the hub for one of Southern California’s most-watched TV stations.
SVOD’s Ad Hole: Plugged With Broadcast, Says TVB
For some viewers, having an ad-free for a fee experience is worth it. While some lament that marketing messages won’t be seen, the TVB — the nation’s advocacy group for ad-supported television programming outlets — has a new study that suggests broadcast TV ads will reach this audience successfully.
CTV/OTT
Study Finds Advertisers Benefit From TV Campaigns Using More CTV
Today, LG Ad Solutions released a study called The Efficiency Curve. In the study, LG which measures CTV and cross-screen advertising, was partnered with iSpot which measures cross-platform audiences.
FCC
FCC Crews Stationed In Los Angeles To Track Wildfire Impact On Telecommunications
Radio’s resiliency during a natural disaster has once again been on display in Los Angeles as wildfires continue to prompt evacuations and put lives at risk.
The FCC's New Media Bureau Chief Moves to Revoke FM License
As Media Bureau Chief Holly Sauer steps aside ahead of the impending change of party control, the FCC has initiated proceedings to strip a Texas station’s license over unpaid regulatory fees and associated penalties after forgiving the licensee just 5 days prior.
