Headlines
NAB & NASBA Conference To Address Critical Issues Facing Future Of Broadcasting
Broadcasters from around the country will gather in Washington, D.C., on June 13-14 for a two-day event focused on two important issues affecting the future of radio and television broadcasting.
For TV Station Groups, National Collaborations Increase And Improve
Station groups including Gray, E.W. Scripps and Nexstar are increasingly drawing on their stations to contribute stories for their national reporting projects. The ensuing collaborations are having a transformative effect on news production.
WWOO Files To Become Nation’s First 5G TV Station
The Boston low-power stations says the experimental license it’s requesting could become a “game changer” for TV stations and consumers.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Disney Officially Exits Radio As Cost Cuts Continue
The sale marks the end of Disney’s involvement in radio ownership, as it has divested all of its other radio properties.
Cumulus Detroit Cluster Drops To Two, Sells WDRQ
Cumulus Media has reached an agreement to sell New Country 93.1 (WDRQ) in Detroit to religious broadcaster Family Life Radio, a source confirms. The terms and price of the transaction have not yet been disclosed.
Salt Lake City AM Sold
RADIO ACTIVO 3 LLC is selling Spanish Variety KDYL-A/SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT to IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL VISPERA DEL FIN for $390,000. GEORGE KIMBLE of KOZACKO MEDIA BROKERS served as exclusive broker for the deal.
Television
Free NextGen ATSC 3.0 OTA TV is Coming to 4 New Markets This Summer
Today Pearl TV, one of the driving forces behind the move to the new ATSC 3.0 NextGen OTA TV, announced that four new markets will be upgraded this summer. These markets include Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Reno, and South Bend.
Radio
Marc Pritchard Says P&G Has ‘Renewed Commitment” To Partnering With Radio.
“When done right, radio works because of its reach, effectiveness and efficiency – exactly what P&G brands are looking for.”
4 Things You Can Remove From Your Radio Station's Homepage
Because radio stations typically see so much direct traffic, the design of the homepage is critical. Unfortunately, too many radio stations cram too much stuff onto their homepages.
Tech
Who's Cheering For Generative A.I.?
You're excused if you're feeling just a bit overwhelmed by all this A.I. talk. We've never seen a tech phenomenon – including smartphones, social media, or the Internet itself – take off with so much momentum and attendant buzz.
FCC
Part 74 Rule Revisions For LPTV, TV Translators Now In Place
On April 17, the FCC released a Report and Order in its proceeding to update the Commission’s Part 74 rules for low-power television and television translator services to reflect the current operating environment.
As of today, the revised rules are now in effect.
Verticals
Automotive TV Spending Drops 19% In May, Impressions Increase 3.9%
Automakers spent an estimated 19.2% less on national television spending in May compared to a year ago according to iSpot.tv.