Headlines
BIA Launches MAPro Breeze, a Web Application Built on the Foundation of MEDIA Access Pro™
MAPro Breeze is also the first part of BIA’s commitment to rolling out new services that make our valuable proprietary data extremely easy to use across different areas of a business.
America’s Largest Newspaper Publisher Sues Google–Here’s Why
Gannett, publisher of USA Today and over 200 daily local news publications in the U.S., filed suit against Google and parent company Alphabet over its alleged monopoly on the advertising business and the effect it's had on the news industry.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 4 Deals, $1,485,000
The purchase of W36EX-D Alton, Ill., by Bridge News tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Group asks FCC to deny WADL acquisition by Mission
The American Television Alliance says the purchase would give operational control of the station to Nexstar, in violation of federal ownership rules.
Sold: Pennsylvania FM, Kentucky AM
JFLIV, LLC/COVENANT COMMUNICATIONS is selling WLEJ-F/PLEASANT GAP, PA to SABATINO CUPELLI's SKYWAVE BROADCASTING INC. for $325,000 ($50,000 cash, $275,000 in a promissory note) plus a time brokerage agreement before closing.
Triton Digital Buys Ad Intelligence Platform Manadge
Triton Digital has purchased Manadge, an ad intelligence platform that specializes in programmatic advertising. The acquisition will enable Triton’s publishers and advertising partners to see ad-related data and analyze performance in real time via an intuitive analytics platform.
FCC
FCC proposes all-in pricing rule
US President Joe Biden has given his support for the Federal Communications Commission’s efforts to protect consumers from hidden subscription fees.
AM Owner's License Still In Jeopardy Over Past Charges
Joseph Armstrong, the owner of Knoxville, Tennessee’s only Black-owned radio station, continues his fight in retaining his broadcast license for WJBE-AM. In 2007, he was convicted for a tax return issue but has since completed his probation and demonstrated responsibility.
Television
Total TV viewing falls but streaming rebounds in May 2023
After showing an unexpected fall of 2.1% in viewing time during April 2023, streaming has seen a pick up May with audiences drawing on a growing range of services to end with a 36.4% share of all TV viewing says the latest Nielsen’s Gauge research.
Radio
Bullet Takes Down WRBH/New Orleans
They knew they had an issue when the signal for RADIO FOR THE BLIND AND HANDICAPPED Non-Commercial WRBH/NEW ORLEANS started to weaken and fade by the day.
Nielsen: Radio Tops In Audio Reach As Listening To AM/FM Streams Continues To Grow
Radio continues to not only reach more consumers than any other audio platform, but also commands the largest share of audio time spent with both ad-supported and ad-free audio providers. That’s one of the headlines from Nielsen’s latest Audio Today report, issued this week.
