Headlines
FCC’s Newest NEXTGEN TV Plan Erases Firm ATSC 1.0 End Date
In the 9 1/2 months since President Trump returned to the White House and FCC leadership transitioned from Jessica Rosenworcel to Brendan Carr, forces behind the transition to ATSC 3.0-powered NEXTGEN TV have aggressively pushed for a mandatory shut-down date of the current ATSC 1.0 digital TV technology that is universally found across MVPDs and broadcast channels in the U.S.
TV’s Ad Reach Consolidates, As Spend And Ad Minutes Grow
Initial Q3 TV advertising data from iSpot reveals a landscape that’s steadying while consolidating itself around top networks and programming.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Connoisseur Media Expands Into San Francisco With Bonneville Buy
Connoisseur Media is entering the San Francisco market in a major way, announcing an agreement to acquire Bonneville International’s Bay Area cluster — including heritage brands AC KOIT (96.5), urban AC KBLX (102.9), CHR KMVQ “99.7 Now,” and classic rock “98.5 K-Fox” KUFX. The transaction, pending FCC approval, is expected to close later this year.
Television
Bob Ross Paintings To Be Auctioned To Support Public TV Stations After Federal Funding Cuts
Bonhams in Los Angeles will auction three of Ross’ paintings on Nov. 11. Other auctions will follow in London, New York, Boston and online. All profits are pledged to stations that use content from distributor American Public Television.
Radio
Radio Builds Business for Home Improvement Retailers
Home improvement never stops. Whether it’s to place your home on the real estate market or just to simply boost curb appeal, consumers are always on the hunt for inspiration, tools and materials to get the job done.
MediaCo Launches Political Ad Team To Reach Multicultural Audiences
MediaCo has announced the formation of a 100-person political advertising team for the 2026 elections, focused on reaching multicultural audiences.
Digital
Hearst Networks Launches Hearst Canvas To Power Next Generation Of Digital Storytelling
Hearst Networks has introduced Hearst Canvas, a new business venture to develop original, scalable content brands across digital, audio and emerging platforms, focusing particularly on YouTube.
FCC
FCC's Trusty Urges Federal Action as Copper Theft Crisis Grows
Copper theft isn’t just knocking stations off the air. It’s now at the center of a national conversation about public safety and whether the law is doing enough to protect America’s communications infrastructure, says FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty.
