Headlines
FCC Chair Outlines Busy Summer Agenda That Includes Major EAS Vote
Following up on his first major policy speech just two ago, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is promising to buck the usual summer slowdown in the nation’s capital with a major push to advance his “Build America Agenda” and other policies at the agency.
Senate Votes to Strip Federal Funds for Public Broadcasting
The bill will now go to the House, which is expected to approve it.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Station Deals Total Over $10 Million This Week.
Peter & John Radio Fellowship has filed a $3.1 million deal to buy country WAYZ (104.7) from M. Belmont VerStandig.
Television
Study: TV Ads Are Top Influencer of Older Adults Buying Retirement Homes
Television advertising remains an effective means to market and influence younger baby boomer and Generation X consumers approaching retirement age, according to the findings of a study from the Television Advertising Bureau (TVB).
Radio
Audacy: With Audio, Perception Doesn’t Always Equal Reality
In a new Insights post from Audacy Senior Vice President for Research & Insights Ray Borelli, audio’s ability to drive high ROI can be overlooked by advertisers, “not because it’s ineffective, but because it’s quietly efficient.”
CTV/OTT
AdGood & Viant Power New Era Of Connected TV For Social Good
In a move toward democratizing nonprofit access to CTV advertising, AdGood, a 501c3 nonprofit CTV media platform built for mission-driven organizations, has announced a strategic partnership with Viant Technology, a provider of CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising.
Digital
U.S. Podcast Consumption Growing Among 55+
As of 2025, 27% of Americans 55+ watched or listened to a podcast in the past week, continuing an upward trend from 19% in 2024 and 14% in both 2023 and 2022.
FCC
Emergency Alert System Reform Added To Carr's FCC Priorities
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has announced a sweeping review of the Emergency Alert System as part of his “Build America Agenda,” signaling potentially the most significant changes to US emergency communications infrastructure in more than three decades.
Pearl TV Tells FCC That CTA Members Are Trying to "Stifle Broadcast Innovation”
Broadcasters complained that TV set manufacturers are "incentivized" to oppose ATSC 3.0 tuners because their FAST channels compete with broadcasters for ads and audiences