Headlines
Broadcasters Show Unexpected Fiscal Strength Against Headwinds
Notwithstanding ongoing tariff-related economic uncertainty, tv broadcasters were finding a lot about what was happening at the midway point in 2025 to justify surprisingly optimistic commentary about their near- and long-term prospects.
Gray's Not Done Yet: Announces Plan to Buy More Stations
“We expect the transaction to strengthen our presence in the Midwest by creating a new Big Four duopoly in one market and by adding top-ranked local news stations in two more midwestern markets that can support and benefit from our strong local stations in adjacent markets.”
Mergers & Acquisitions
Gray Looks to Buy Two Stations from Sagamore Hill Broadcasting
Gray Media said it’s buying WLTZ, the NBC affiliate for the Columbus, Georgia, market (DMA 127) and KJTV, the Fox affiliate for the Lubbock, Texas, market (DMA 140) from Sagamore Hill Broadcasting.
Gray Media to Acquire Block Communications TV Stations for $80 Million
Gray Media has announced an agreement to acquire the Block Communications-owned television stations for $80 million.
FCC
FCC Looks to Scrap 98 Broadcast-Related Rules
The next round of regulations up for deletion by the Federal Communications Commission include a horde of AM- and FM-related regulations. Their present-day aspect is rather minor.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 28, 2025 to August 1, 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.
August 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Watching for the Annual Reg Fee Announcement, EEO Annual Filings, Comment Deadlines, and Political Windows
Although many, including Congress, take the last of their summer vacations in August, there are still many dates to which broadcasters should be paying attention this month.
Television
Point/Counterpoint: 5G Broadcast vs. NextGen TV
Industry veterans Preston Padden and Mark Aitken share their views on which standard should drive future of U.S. television
Local TV Searches For Measurement Answers (subscription required)
Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel product has destabilized the currency, opening the door for alternative providers.
Radio
Radio Advertising And The Vital Role Of Local DJs.
Local DJs are more than just on-air personalities. For advertisers, they’re the bridge between the community and the brand, according to an article from StrategicMedia, a podcast and radio advertising agency.