Headlines
FCC Seeks Public Comments on Changing Broadcast Ownership Rules
The Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau has issued a public notice seeking comments on national broadcast ownership caps, a move that was immediately applauded by the NAB as an “important step towards modernizing a decades old rule that limits television broadcasters’ ability to compete in today’s media marketplace.”
Deal Digest: Salem Exits Greenville-Spartanburg Market
Derek and Sheila Underhill has filed a $180,000 deal to buy sports KSHP (1400) from Pollack Broadcasting.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fox acquires sports broadcasting platform Caliente TV
Fox Corp. announced Thursday that it has acquired Caliente TV, a Mexican sports broadcasting platform.
FCC
FCC Announces Effective Date of Modifications to Rules Governing the Purchase of Broadcast Airtime By Agents of Foreign Governments
Just about a year ago, the FCC issued an Order which, as we wrote here, contained some good news and some bad news for broadcasters.
Olivia Trusty Confirmed To FCC, But Lack Of Democratic Pick Sparks Outcry.
The Senate’s confirmation of Olivia Trusty will return the Federal Communications Commission to working capacity by giving it the three-member quorum required to make decisions.
Television
The Best TV Advertisements Really Do Stand Out from The Noise
TV must compete with multiple media formats these days. But the media format maintains a large presence in the lives of consumers. Around 80% of the U.S. adult population discusses something TV-related on a daily basis.
Radio
Why Radio Talent Should Be Watching Their Own "Game Film"
How do you get better at your craft—whether it’s surfing, playing football, or hosting a radio show?
CTV/OTT
MediaCo Sees Ad Boom and Audience Surge With Streaming Video Strategy
MediaCo announced last month that a new “Hot 97 TV” branded streaming video channel is joining its lineup of FAST — or Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV — channels.
Digital
Social Media Forecast: Users Will Grow 1.7%.
Total users of social networks in the U.S. will continue to grow in 2025 and through 2029, while time spent among adult users should hit its peak this year, according to eMarketer’s U.S. Social Network Forecasts report for 2025.
Tech
How AI Video Is Ushering In Advertising's New 'Golden Age'
AI video creation has come a long way in a short time and advances in the technology are so rapid that almost anyone with a little training will be able to produce professional looking video content quickly and soon.