Headlines
Radio’s Powerful Role Among Black Consumers
Growth opportunities. In today’s economic environment, this is what businesses large and small are looking for – growth in awareness, traffic and sales.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Newspapers Rescued From Closure In Wyoming & South Dakota As Buyers Swoop In
A dozen recently shuttered newspapers across Wyoming and South Dakota are set to publish again, after buyers stepped up within days to prevent the rural communities from becoming “news deserts” where little or no local media remains.
Local Buyers Pick Up Beasley Media Group Southwest Florida Cluster
The buyers for the Beasley Media Group’s five-station Fort Myers-Naples, FL stations have been identified, and they are both local operators in the market.
Nexstar CEO Sook − $6.2 Billion TEGNA Deal Avoids ‘Chatbot’ Journalism
“We don't think anyone wants their news delivered by a chatbot, and that's where we're headed if we can't become a bigger company, a stronger company to attempt to compete with Big Tech, at least on a level playing field in the United States,” Sook said.
Television
Barr: Local TV, Nonprofit Collaborations Are The Only Way Forward
Local nonprofit and TV newsrooms need to shake off preconceptions of each other and realize working together benefits viewers and bolsters their respective brands.
Radio
Multiple Organizations Team Up To Fund Public Radio
In the wake of Congress’ vote to rescind $1.1 billion in previously approved public media funding, several philanthropic groups have banded together to provide nearly $27 million to public stations most in need, with the hope of raising more funds to hit the $50 million mark this year.
AI In Audio: Quality Concerns Grow As New Tools Promise Efficiency
Artificial intelligence is playing a larger role in radio and audio production, and broadcasters are weighing both its drawbacks and potential benefits.
Pay TV
To Little Surprise, ACA Connects Criticizes Nexstar/TEGNA Deal (subscription required)
The head of ACA Connects, a pro-MVPD lobby that has regularly pointed fingers at broadcast TV station owners in retransmission fee disputes, says the proposed combination of TEGNA and Nexstar is bad news for consumers.