Headlines
M&A Momentum Cools As Radio Deal Volume Dips
The prospects of media ownership rule changes remain on the horizon; however, Brokers say that it has not been a force in recent radio deal-making.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paramount Will Buy Warner Bros - If David Zaslav Doesn't Get In The Way
The most vexing obstacle for David Ellison and Paramount‘s planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery looks to be David Zaslav – though probably not for long.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: October 6, 2025 to October 10, 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.
Radio
How Radio Can Capture The Pop Culture Hype
Marketing a radio station – especially these days – can be a daunting process. After all, most stations don’t have spare promotional funds laying around, especially as we get to the finish line at the end of the year.
Forgy: Radio Is Still the Core of Saga's New 67% Digital Goal
Saga CEO Chris Forgy details how local trust will drive Saga’s digital growth as it targets a 67% digital revenue goal by 2030.
Digital
Study: Most Podcast Listeners Would Stop Tuning In If Their Favorite Host Left
The latest installment of The Podcast Study underscores just how central a host’s personality is to a show’s success — and how smart, consistent marketing is needed to keep even loyal listeners engaged.
