Headlines
FCC Departures Could Delay Deregulation Efforts
In a blog post, FCC Chair Brendan Carr did not address what would happen with the agenda for the June open meeting if the agency lacks a quorum for votes.
BIA
Engaging Consumers: Valpak CSO Jay Loeffler on Data-Driven Local Advertising Strategies During Economic Challenges
"Even with economic uncertainty, there is an opportunity to step up as leaders in our respective industries to guide our advertising partners with critical information to maximize spend and help them win at a critical time." Jay Loeffler, Chief Sales Officer, Valpak
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week of 6/6
Bustos Media is expanding in Milwaukee with the purchase of Spanish Tropical “Radio Caliente 97.9” W250BN Milwaukee from John Torres’ El Sol Broadcasting for $800,000.
SBS Finds Buyer For Puerto Rico TV Stations
After its $64 million sale of its television division collapsed in 2023, Spanish Broadcasting System has found a buyer for its television stations in Puerto Rico.
FCC
As Hurricane Season Opens, FCC Schedules Disaster Reporting System Test.
With the start of the Atlantic Hurricane season, the Federal Communications Commission is preparing broadcasters and telecom providers a chance to test their participation in the Disaster Information Reporting System, or DIRS.
Trusty’s FCC Confirmation Delayed, But Exits May Force Senate’s Hand
Whether it is tariffs or Oliva Trusty, President Trump’s pick to fill a vacancy on the Federal Communications Commission, the focus is elsewhere in Washington, where Congress is currently consumed by issues tied to the budget reconciliation bill-related issues.
Radio
It’s Time Marketers Hear the Truth About Audio
Audio consumption has seen significant growth in recent years due to an expanding landscape.
Pay TV
Is Cord-Cutting Hurting Everyone? Not Exactly
Cord-cutting continues to eat into the traditional linear TV pay TV business -- with subscriber declines of around 10% in recent quarters -- now landing at an estimated 40-or-so million, according to Bernstein Research.
Digital
AI Is Flooding Newsrooms With Clichés. Here’s How And Why You Should Clean It Up
As AI writing tools become more common in newsrooms, so are AI-generated cliches. Research shows readers can identify AI content through “formulaic language,” while experts warn these overused phrases erode audience trust and editorial distinctiveness.