Headlines
BIA Says Tariffs May Put Pressure On Local Ad Budgets, With Auto Feeling The Pinch.
As BIA Advisory Services updates its U.S. Local Advertising Forecast—with an update expected in the coming week—Managing Director Rick Ducey says new modeling shows that even modest tariff hikes could cut billions from ad spending, with the auto sector among the most vulnerable.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: June 9, 2025 to June 13, 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.
Television
Byron Allen, McDonald's Reach Settlement in $10 Billion Lawsuit
Allen Media Group chief Byron Allen has reached a settlement in the $10 billion lawsuit that he filed in 2021 alleging the fast food giant discriminated against Black-owned media companies in its TV advertising expenditures.
Central Texas Storm Knocks Out KTXS Tower, Severely Damages Building
A severe storm knocked down the tower and severely damaged the news studio and main facility of Sinclair-owned KTXS here on Sunday, June 8.
Radio
MAGNA Holds US Radio's Ad Forecast As Is; Digital Shifts Up
The US advertising industry is showing signs of renewed momentum heading into the second half of 2025, with MAGNA upgrading its full-year growth forecast.
Hispanic Radio Conference Closes With Heated AM Radio Chatter
The future of AM radio and its accessibility across all vehicles manufactured and sold in the U.S. proved to be an incendiary topic at the closing session of the 2025 Hispanic Radio Conference, held on June 12.
Media
Americans still have faith in local news — but few are willing to pay for it
Many Americans say they have lost trust in national news — but most still believe they can rely on the accuracy of local news.
Tech
Headless Internet, Vibe Coding And Search’s Death: An AI Level Set For Broadcasters
TVNewsCheck columnists Tom Sly and Jon Accarrino discuss best practices for broadcasters at all levels of AI adoption, the most exceptional and essential tools currently on the market and the emerging AI capabilities that may completely change everything we know about media.
Competitors
TEGNA Goes With New Streaming-Only AM Newscasts
It’s being heralded as a move “significantly expanding” the company’s “already substantial local news programming.” But, you’ll need an internet connection to watch this content.