Headlines
Broadcast TV’S Year in Review — And Suggestions For 2026
Local broadcasters are in the midst of a structural transformation. Some of that change is uncomfortable. Some of it is overdue. But it all points toward a future that rewards reinvention.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Failed Bankruptcy Sale Leads To Silence Across Arkansas & Texas
E Radio Network will not close on its purchase of twenty stations from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy trustee for Monte Spearman’s High Plains Radio Network with the majority of the stations filing to go silent.
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
Netflix co-CEOs Greg Peters and Ted Sarandos have sought to address fears surrounding the deal in a letter to employees, which was made public by Bloomberg on Monday.
The Warner Bros Game Of Thrones: Understanding The Strategies
A nice little infographic to help it all make sense.
Radio
Xperi Tests Vehicle-Based Radio Measurement Across 250 U.S. Markets.
Xperi’s DTS AutoStage is looking to be a game-changer with its current beta test of radio audience data from the 6 million vehicles with the platform across 250 U.S. markets.
Digital
Are Podcasts Heading Over The "Demographic Cliff?"
The “pain point,” of course, is focused on the audience “aging out”—growing beyond the sales-friendly confines of the 25-54 year-old “sweet spot.”
Media
Getting Ready for the 2026 Election – Steps Broadcasters Should Be Taking Now to Avoid Legal Issues with Political Broadcasting
The deadline for candidates in Texas to file for a place on the March 3 primary ballot was this week.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: December 8, 2025 to December 12, 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.
Verticals
Political Advertising In 2026 Will Be A Bumpy Ride
Political spending for 2026 isn’t just gearing up, it’s hitting the gas. As of November, more than $1.7 billion has already been spent toward a projected $10.8 billion total, according to AdImpact. For local advertisers, this signals a year of increasing inventory pressure and shifting demand.