Headlines
Nexstar Urges FCC to Waive Ownership Rules, Quickly Approve Tegna Acquisition
The deal “is absolutely critical to preserve the ability of the local television stations owned by Nexstar and Tegna to continue as viable, reliable sources of trusted, locally-focused news and information,” Nexstar told the regulator
Broadcast TV grows viewership in October, fueled by football and fall dramas
Television viewing in the United States increased in October, with broadcast and streaming platforms gaining share, largely due to National Football League programming, according to Nielsen’s latest edition of The Gauge.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Tegna Shareholders Approve Nexstar Merger
$6.2 billion deal would create a local TV behemoth with 265 full-power stations in 44 states and D.C.
Television
NAB: Protect Broadcast TV’s ‘Shared Cultural Moments’ From SVOD
NAB Chief of Staff Michelle Lehman shares her thoughts on the subject in a column shared by the broadcast media industry’s chief advocacy group.
Radio
In a Local Business World, Radio Keeps Auto Repair in the Driver’s Seat
In today’s evolving vehicle landscape, local auto repair shops are sitting on a powerful advantage—if they understand what consumers are thinking, feeling and doing, they can market accordingly.
Digital
YouTube Still Leads Podcasting, But Radio Could See The Benefit
Cumulus Media’s latest Podcast Download report may show YouTube driving podcast discovery, but radio is the one perfectly positioned to capture meaningful growth with a diverse wave of newcomers and advertisers buying at record levels.
Popularity of Online Short-Form Content Moving Beyond Social Media
Short-form vertical video has exploded across platforms like TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, but a new survey commissioned by Media.net, a provider of contextual advertising technology, reveals that audiences want this experience to extend far beyond social media.
FCC
FCC Sets Deadlines for 2022 Quadrennial Review
The Federal Communications Commission, which is continuing to rapidly ramp up its operations after the end of the federal government shutdown, has set deadlines for comments and reply comments in its 2022 Quadrennial Review (MB Docket No. 22-459).
FCC Reopens Licensing System, Staggers Political File Uploads
The FCC has released more guidance for broadcasters following the reopening of its Licensing and Management System and Online Public Inspection File, following the record-breaking government shutdown that suspended dealmaking and political file reporting.