Headlines
Radio Station Sales Rise In April Amid Deregulation Anticipation.
The biggest deal of the year, Connoisseur Media’s acquisition of Alpha Media, may offer a glimpse of what is to come if ownership rules are relaxed by the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC’s Carr Calls Station Ownership Caps “Arcane” and “Artificial”
During a lengthy interview at the Milken Institute, Federal Communication Commission’s chair Brendan Carr provided the clearest signal of his tenure that he would like to get rid of ownership rules and caps that he said are making it harder for local broadcast stations to compete with big tech and streamers.
Television
Will Trump Tariff TV Shows?
Trump and his White House spokesperson keep talking about foreign films, but there are way more internationally produced television series consumed by Americans.
Chattanooga Station Hit By Ransomware Attack
In a reminder to button up your station’s cybersecurity, WDEF in Chattanooga, Tennessee was hit by ransomware called Lynx, according to Cybernews.
Digital
Brands Can Buy Live Sports On Google's DV360 - And YouTube
Google now says brands can buy ads during live programming -- like ‘NFL Sunday Ticket’ and other live sports on YouTube, and other video platforms -- through its demand-side platform, Digital & Video 360.
FCC
Stations Have Until May 23 To Beat New Higher FCC Application Fees.
From new antennas to new call letters, it will cost more to get approval from the Federal Communications Commission.
FCC Seeks Comments on LPTV Adoption of 5G Broadcasting
The Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau is seeking public comment on a Petition for Rulemaking from HC2 Broadcasting Holdings asking it to allow low-power television (LPTV) stations to use the 5G Broadcast transmission standard as an alternative to the currently authorized ATSC 1.0 and ATSC 3.0.