Headlines
Study: Most U.S. TV Viewers Choose Streaming As Default Viewing Option
A new survey highlights just how important streaming has become in the entertainment landscape.
Court Ruling Puts FCC’s Fine-Issuing Authority On Shaky Ground
“No one denies the Commission’s authority to enforce laws requiring telecommunications companies like AT&T to protect sensitive customer data. But the Commission must do so consistent with our Constitution’s guarantees,” ruled the Fifth Circuit in a 20-page decision. It also vacated the FCC’s forfeiture order.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Duncan's Hoosier Media: Five-Station Cluster Sold To Station Talent
He hosts the morning shift on a Class B1 FM radio station licensed to a city just west of the Dayton metropolitan area, on the Indiana side of the border. Now, this programmer and on-air host is teaming with his wife to acquire not only this property but its radio siblings serving Richmond.
FCC
CAR Wants Carr To Investigate Three TV Networks Over ‘Kilmar’
The Center for American Rights — the right-wing organization that has fueled FCC Chairman Brendan Carr‘s quest to investigate ABC, NBC and CBS over alleged “news distortion” for broadcasts tied to the 2024 U.S. presidential election — has just filed another formal complaint with the Commission.
FCC Says Florida LPFM Was Blasting More Than 1,000 Watts.
It was a low-power FM in name only. The Federal Communications Commission says an LPFM in the Miami market didn’t just overshoot its licensed 100-watt signal by a little.
Simington Signals He’s Staying Put At FCC, Bringing New Staff Onto His Team.
Looks like FCC Commissioner Nathan Simington isn’t going anywhere. After reports circulated that he was looking to step down from his post on the Federal Communications Commission, and the departure of his chief of staff in March, Simington has now brought a new top aide on board. Gavin Wax will take on the role of chief of staff in Simington’s office.
Radio
Nielsen Study Shows Radio Offers Highest ROI in Media Mix
As brands reevaluate media budgets in the face of economic challenges and the resulting unpredictability of consumer behavior, Audacy is sharing Nielsen data that shows how traditional radio outpaces nearly every other channel in media efficiency.
Tennis: A Grand Slam For Radio Ad Dollar Generation?
A new study concludes that broadcast radio listeners “are far more engaged” with sports and tennis, which generates greater advertising effectiveness and impact.
Can Radio Afford To Miss The Short Videos Boat?
Life is full of these moments where a different decision might have changed everything. In our adult lives, it is one thing not to dream up the next big thing. It’s another to have had that game-changing idea in the palm of your hand, and you couldn’t pull the trigger or even visualize the opportunity.