Headlines
FCC Releases Details of Its Plans to Review Emergency Alert System
In August, the commission will vote on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that will re-examine alerting systems ‘from the ground up and explore … fundamental changes to these systems’
Mergers & Acquisitions
Rincon Broadcasting Purchases 7 Imagicomm Stations
Rincon Broadcasting Group LLC, headed by Todd Parkin, has completed the purchase of seven television stations from Imagicomm Communications LLC, whose CEO is David Cerullo.
Television
How to Reach Target Audiences with Local TV Advertising
The latest research shows consumers watch 24 hours of TV a week. That’s close to 3.5 hours a day. But these numbers also reveal a trend—consumers are watching less TV compared to last year. That means your accounts must develop the right strategy for their local TV advertising.
Miami Station Declares ABC Affiliation Loss 'Independence Day'
Miami ABC affiliate WPLG is putting its own spin on the station’s loss of the network affiliation after nearly seventy years.
Radio
Local Radio’s Dark Future Has Hit A Snag
Here are five often-overlooked advantages local radio operators have — whether they realize it or not — that uniquely position them to capitalize on the advertising market over the next five years:
Public Radio Stations Sound the Alarm After Congress Slashes Funding.
Public radio stations across the country are reeling from the fallout of the recently passed CPB clawback bill, which rescinds $1.1 billion in previously approved funding over two years.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 14, 2025 to July 18, 2025
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
Verticals
Big Pharma TV Ad Changes In Upfront Deal-Making? Not Just Yet
Ahead of the upfront market, one major issue that seemingly has quieted down is pharmaceutical advertising. Still, things could change once the TV season gets going.