Headlines
Is Radio’s Next Gold Rush Here? Four Media Brokers Speak Out
As the FCC’s quadrennial review signals potential changes to local radio ownership caps, the industry stands at a crossroads. Will deregulation spark a wave of dealmaking, or will financial headwinds and market realities temper expectations?
New Samba TV Report Finds 60% Of All TV Time Happens on Streaming
Samba TV, a global provider of AI-driven media intelligence, today released its 2025 U.S. State of Streaming report that “reveals a major turning point in American viewing habits as streaming now accounts for 60% of all TV time, surpassing linear TV as the nation’s primary way to watch.”
FCC
FCC Plans Nov. 20 Open Meeting, Provides Shutdown Update
Chair Brendan Carr said the agency will vote on previously developed items, while member Anna Gomez criticized the regulator for forcing votes on items during a shutdown
Television
Local TV Is Finally Ready To Go Programmatic
Dentsu is launching a partnership with ITN/Magnite on its local linear programmatic buying platform in Q1 2026.
Local TV Strategies Video: Station Group Leaders On First Amendment, Transformation Mindset For Industry (TVNewsCheck Plus subscription required)
Top leaders from E.W. Scripps, Graham, Sinclair and Standard Media share their frank views on the network/affiliate relationship, Jimmy Kimmel suspension, ATSC 3.0 prospects and much more in this wide-ranging, exclusive discussion.
CTV/OTT
Competitive Info: Streaming Ad Revenue Climbs Toward TV Levels.
Third-quarter 2025 advertising revenue trends show streaming platforms rapidly closing the gap with national linear TV, according to a new report from MoffettNathanson Research.
Digital
Oxford Road: Fixing Podcast Measurement Could Unlock $1 Billion In Ad Growth.
Audio ad agency Oxford Road says the next billion dollars in podcast ad revenue is being held back by inconsistent and limited measurement tools, especially for YouTube podcasts.
Tech
Why VideoAmp Thinks It Can Bust Nielsen’s TV Ratings Monopoly
With viewership data underpinning $60 billion in television advertising, an industry behemoth is suddenly facing questions about whether it is “bringing an abacus to an AI fight.”
The Automation Of Authenticity: Why AI-Powered Local Media Should Give Us Pause
The recent launch of Phoebe FM — a new streaming radio station built entirely with AI-generated voices, playlists, and news segments — marks more than just another tech experiment in broadcasting.