Headlines
BIA Expands Forecasting Services: Senan Mele Appointed Vice President of Forecasting & Data Analysis
BIA Advisory Services, a leader in media market intelligence, has appointed Senan Mele as Vice President of Forecasting and Data Analysis. In this role, Mele will lead the company’s forecasting initiatives and enhance its local advertising intelligence services.
Television
Local Stations See Upside In Pro Sports, But It’s Still Early Innings
While local broadcasters enjoyed a strong 2024 driven by record political advertising, the call-letter station market continues to be challenged by increased competition from streaming players for viewers and advertising dollars, as well as by rising reverse-compensation payments to networks.
Radio
NAB Joins Senators In Renewed Fight Against AI Threats To Radio
As radio faces threats from the growing misuse of AI technology, a bipartisan group of US lawmakers is looking to safeguard journalists, air talent, and more creators by establishing federal transparency standards for AI-generated material.
FCC
Carr Pushes To Codify FCC’s Foreign Ownership Rules, Streamline Reviews
For the past 12 years, the Federal Communications Commission has been willing to allow broadcasters to exceed the 25% cap on foreign ownership on a case-by-case basis.
NAB Requests the End of the 39% Cap on Nationwide Television Station Ownership – Looking at the Issues
The NAB last week submitted a letter asking the FCC to quickly repeal the 39% cap on national ownership of television stations.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: April 7, 2025 to April 11, 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.
Media
Uncertainty Is Bad For The Ad Business
To tariff -- or not tariff? To tariff and have a change of heart.
Business news in the U.S. over the past month has been dynamic -- to say the least -- none of which is good for advertising-based businesses.