Headlines
Valpak CSO: Radio Gives Mail a Vital Boost in Local Ad Strategy
In a recent episode of BIA Advisory Services’ Leading Local Insights podcast, Valpak Chief Sales Officer Jay Loeffler dove into what the company behind the bright blue envelope full of coupons knows about local advertiser behavior – and why audio is still a crucial part of the equation.
Nexstar NewsNation Growth: Sean Compton Interview on Channel
Nexstar executive Sean Compton weighs in on how the upstart cable channel has remained competitive in an otherwise challenging time for media.
Television
NAB Slams NextGen TV Critics for ‘Protecting Their Turf'
The National Association of Broadcasters is hitting back at critics who oppose its proposal to phase out the current ATSC 1.0 DTV over-the-air standard and transition to ATSC 3.0 (aka NextGen TV).
Radio
Since 2022 the U.S. Has Added 500+ Noncom FM Stations
The number of noncommercial FM radio stations in the United States has leapt upwards by more than 500 stations in the past three years.
Pay TV
Disney, Hearst To Sell A+E: Handicapping Who And What’s Next
Disney and Hearst, the 50/50 owners of A+E Global Media, announced yesterday that after sharing control of the company and its networks for most of the last 40 years, they are putting it up for sale.
Digital
X CEO Linda Yaccarino resigns
X CEO Linda Yaccarino said Wednesday she is stepping down from her role.
FCC
Sinclair, ATSC Raise Concerns About 5G Broadcasting in FCC Filings
Station group asks regulator to deny a request by LPTV broadcasters to convert to 5G broadcasting
Media
How Local Reporters Manage the Dangers of Covering Extremism
The extremism beat has gone mainstream—but in local markets, it’s still intensely personal.
Tech
FTC's Click-To-Cancel Rules Struck Down
Citing "procedural deficiencies," a federal appellate court on Tuesday struck down the Federal Trade Commission's click-to-cancel rules that aimed to enable consumers to easily terminate recurring subscriptions to newspapers, gyms, and other businesses.
Verticals
Diverse Consumers are Growth Opportunities for Auto Dealers
The auto industry is once again claiming a stronghold in news headlines. What are the tariff implications? When is the best time to buy? What are consumers thinking? Even if you are currently not in the market for a vehicle, some of the headlines may cause you to reconsider…just in case.