Headlines
FCC To ‘Refresh The Record’ On National TV Cap
The FCC, ahead of the Juneteenth national holiday on Thursday, has initiated an effort that could eliminate the 39% national TV owner reach limitation established by the Commission more than two decades ago.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Current Conditions in the Radio Station Deal Market (RBR subscription required)
Several key factors are influencing the market for buying and selling radio stations in mid-2025. While activity hasn’t disappeared, both valuation expectations and buyer enthusiasm are being shaped by regulatory uncertainty, broader market dynamics, and competition for capital.
FCC
iHeart Seeks FCC OK on Foreign Stake Shuffle
iHeartMedia has asked the FCC to approve changes to its foreign ownership structure that would allow new people and companies tied to one of its current overseas investors, Global Media & Entertainment Investments Ltd., to hold ownership stakes.
Television
NextGen TV Virtual Channels Combine the 'BEST' of OTA, OTT
Nebraska public broadcasters are among the first in the nation to launch a free “virtual” channel over NextGen TV and the former CTO of Nebraska Public Media was at the ATSC NextGen Broadcast meeting in Washington D.C. last week to demonstrate its capabilities.
Digital
Trump extends TikTok ban deadline by another 90 days
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to sell the short-form video app to an American owner by another 90 days.
Consumers
The New Older Consumer: Why The 60+ Generation Shouldn't Be Forgotten
For too long, people over 65 have been treated like a single, outdated stereotype: retired, tech-averse and already slowed or slowing down. But that picture is just plain wrong.