Headlines
Sinclair Makes Unsolicited Bid to Buy Scripps at $7 a Share
Following last week’s disclosure that it had acquired a 8.2% stake in E.W. Scripps, Sinclair has filed papers with the Securities and Exchange Commission proposing to buy the Cincinnati-based station group for about $7 a share.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trump Wary of Lifting Ownership Cap; Nexstar Responds
The station group, which is seeking FCC approval for its $6.2 billion deal for rival Tegna, says: “We continue to believe that the landscape is ripe for regulatory reform and that we are on the path to completing our transaction.”
Connoisseur Media Sells Four Upper Midwest Stations To Christensen Broadcasting
Connoisseur Media has struck a deal to sell four radio stations in the Upper Midwest to two entities under Christensen Broadcasting.
Television
Traditional TV Players Gained Viewers in October: Nielsen Gauge
NFL and college football coverage, the MLB postseason and the new fall broadcast-TV season contributed to major gains for traditional media companies and a reshuffling of media distributor rankings in October, according to Nielsen’s Media Distributor Gauge.
Radio
Radio ‘Highly Effective’ At Delivering Results For Retailers During Holidays
With stations’ annual flip to all-Christmas music already begun, ‘tis the season for radio to work its own holiday magic when it comes to reaching shoppers and boosting retail sales when it matters most.
Out of Home
Broadsign Acquires Place Exchange As The DOOH Category Hits Its Stride
On Tuesday, digital out-of-home (DOOH) ad tech startup Place Exchange was acquired by Broadsign, another out-of-home SSP.
FCC
December 2025 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – Post-Shutdown Deadlines, EEO Public File Reports, Comment Deadlines, Political Windows, and more
Even with the holidays upon us, there are many regulatory dates for broadcasters in December and early January.