Headlines
AM/FM Radio Local Revenue Forecasted at $12 Billion in 2025, BIA Advisory Services Data Shows
“The main takeaway — in terms of trends from all of that information — is that radio is still a very important ad platform,” BIA Advisory Services Vice President of Forecasting and Data Analysis Senan Mele said.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trump Signs Order Approving TikTok U.S. Deal Valuing It at $14 Billion
TikTok is finally about to become legal in the U.S.: President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday paving the way for TikTok’s U.S. operations to become 80% owned by a group of American investors.
Television
Jimmy Schaeffler: Broadband, Data, and Broadcasters Are Changing
Six questions frame the importance of broadcasting, broadband, and datacasting
Major Central California newsroom shuts down
A 56-year-old television newsroom on the Central Coast was effectively shut down this week, reportedly by parent company News-Press & Gazette Company.
Radio
NFL Radio Broadcasts Outperform Traditional Dayparts In Football Markets
The NFL is off to a strong start with television ratings up 5% from last year, according to Nielsen, with the league attracting a record 22.3 million viewers per game.
Radio’s Unique Power In Mental Health Conversation
Radio has long been about connection, a platform where communities gather, voices are heard, and important conversations take root. A new Audacy Insights report, “Together: How Radio and Brands Can Support Mental Health,” underscores how the medium is uniquely positioned to lead on one of today’s most urgent issues: mental health.
Tech
Good News/Bad News On Where Americans Are Getting Their News
At a time when many Americans no longer read newspapers, the percentage citing social-media apps as their regular source of news has been growing, according to new data from the Pew Research Center.
Is AI Workslop Killing Your Company’s Productivity?
New research reveals “workslop,” poorly generated AI content, is costing media organizations millions while destroying workplace trust. Leading newsrooms are fighting back with proper training and custom AI solutions.
Verticals
Auto Industry Is Flashing a Warning Sign on U.S. Economy
The auto industry is flashing warning lights on the state of the U.S. economy. Automakers’ profits are getting squeezed by tariffs.