Headlines
As Tariffs Disrupt, Radio Ads Offer Stability for Auto Dealers
The Trump administration’s imposition of a 25% tariff on all imported vehicles is creating seismic shifts in the US automotive market, sending ripple effects through manufacturers, consumers, and advertising budgets alike.
No AM/FM, No Problem? Discussing Radio vs. the Audio-Free EV
Slate Auto’s new electric truck has no AM. No FM. No infotainment system at all. Instead, the minimalist vehicle, priced at $20,000 and scheduled for a launch later next year, relies on a bring-your-own-media strategy.
BIA
BIA Shows Radio Station Sales Down Sharply in April
BIA Advisory Services reports a significant slowdown in radio station sales activity in April 2025, following a surge in transactions the previous month.
Television
Smartcasting: New Broadcast Media in the Digital Era
Audience preferences have shifted toward streaming platforms offering convenience, customization, and on-demand access—features that traditional broadcasting has difficulty providing.
Media Panache Ad Network At 200 Stations
Media Panache says its ad insertion network now comprises 202 TV stations, reaching local and independent TV audiences around the country.
Radio
Put Radio Back to Being Front and Center in the Car
The experience of radio is more interactive and delightful than ever.
Format Counts: Contemporary Christian Continues To Add Stations Every Month
While the biggest growth story in Inside Radio/PrecisionTrak’s format counts for April is still second-ranked religion (including religious teaching, hymns, and other related content), adding 58 stations year-over-year and 26 year-to-date, only one format has seen nothing but growth from one month to the next as far back as September 2024.
FCC
22 Republican U.S. Senators Urge FCC to “Modernize” Ownership Rules
“The fast-evolving media marketplace has made broadcast ownership regulations in urgent need of modernization,” the letter said.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: May 5, 2025 to May 9, 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.