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FCC’s Brendan Carr At Day 100: ‘We Want Local Broadcasters To Feel Empowered.’
Today marks 100 days in office for President Donald Trump, and it is not just the President who is marking the milestone. At the Federal Communications Commission, Chair Brendan Carr says he has wasted no time bringing the administration’s agenda into action.
Advertisers Hold Steady Amid Tariff Uncertainty—For Now
As trade tensions rise, agency holding companies are preparing for a wave of uncertainty—even if the full financial impact of tariffs hasn’t hit them yet.
Television
Are Imported TV Shows Affected By A Tariff-Dominated Marketplace?
Products shipped into the U.S. are being tariffed -- with consumers effectively being taxed.
Does that include TV shows -- for example, TV programs produced in Mexico?
Radio
Study: Radio Ads Double the Impact of Social Media Advertising
How much power does a social media ad have? A lot more with radio behind it, according to a new study by iHeartMedia’s Critical Mass Insights, revealing how radio advertising significantly influences consumer behavior across digital and in-person platforms.
Radio is a Must to Engage Auto Shoppers
When considering advertising categories, there are some that have experienced numerous changes because of and due to the pandemic.
CTV/OTT
Video Usage, Paying Slowdown: Streaming, Pay TV, Video Services
Consumers continue to narrow big-screen video services they use, with a total of 9.9 different platforms in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new survey from TiVo.
Media
Sports Broadcasting for the Future: How to Stay in the Game
As streaming becomes the norm, today’s fans—especially digital natives - aren’t satisfied with simply watching a game. They want to experience it: instantly, interactively, securely, and on the device of their choice.
Deloitte Says Media Companies Are Turning To Audio And AI To Stay Competitive.
The media and entertainment landscape is undergoing a major reset in 2025, and podcasts and audio platforms are becoming more central to strategies for engagement and growth.
FCC
FCC Moves to Codify and Streamline Foreign Ownership Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission has unanimously voted to pass a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that the agency said would codify certain foreign ownership requirements and streamline its review processes.
NAB Presses FCC to Clean Up Outdated Digital Infrastructure
In response to an FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to modernize broadcast rules from before the “Delete, Delete, Delete” era, the NAB is urging the Commission to clean up its website, which is “replete with obsolete material, broken links, and… difficult to navigate or search.”