Headlines
Gray Media Agrees To Acquire a Selection of Byron Allen’s Stations
Gray Media is on a buying spree, and after agreeing on August 1 to acquire Block Communications, Inc.’s television stations, it has struck an agreement to acquire Allen Media Group‘s broadcast TV properties in 10 markets.
FCC Hits ‘Delete’ On Dozens Of Media Rules And Regulations
The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to abolish 71 broadcast rule provisions covering what it says are 98 regulatory burdens that no longer serve the public interest.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paramount Lot Likely Safe as New Owners Consider Asset Sales
The New Paramount leadership team officially took control of the company on Thursday, and as they assess their entire portfolio one particular area expected to face scrutiny is the media giant’s real estate assets.
FCC
FCC Launches Sweeping Review Of Emergency Alert Systems.
More than three decades after the current Emergency Alert System (EAS) was created, FCC Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Chief Zenji Nakazawa says a review is overdue.
FCC Reminds Stations to File EAS Form One by Oct. 3
ETRS Form One for 2025 must be submitted by Oct. 3.
Digital
Elon Outlines the Future of X Ads, Including AI Targeting, Ads in Grok Answers and More
The app formerly known as Twitter is planning a big push on holiday ads, with an updated ad targeting system, powered by xAI’s Grok engine, and new ad presentation options that are designed to make X ads more visually appealing, in order to drive better response in the app.