Headlines
Radio’s Digital Reinvention Among BIA's Defining 2026 Ad Trends
For 2026, “Innovation alone isn’t enough,” writes BIA Advisory Services CEO Tom Buono as the company’s Forecasting and Analyst Teams identify “Radio’s Resilience Through Digital Extension” as one of the ten defining trends for the upcoming year.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paramount renews bid for Warner Bros, ensuring $40B Larry Ellison backing
The war for the future of Warner Brothers continues, as Paramount Skydance announced Monday an amended all-cash offer for the legacy movie studio.
Station Trading Roundup: 3 Deals, $31,550,000
The purchase of WBBJ Jackson, Tenn., by Gray Media tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Radio
Stations Rally Listeners for Millions in Holiday Charity Drives.
Once again, this year, radio stations across the U.S. have rallied their listeners to support local charities benefiting those in need and children battling cancer.
CTV/OTT
Court Denies Warner Bros. Bid to Block Sling TV's Short-Term Subscriptions
Dish Network leveraged ambiguity around the term in licensing deals with Warner Bros. Discovery and Disney to offer short-term Sling TV subscription passes.
Digital
How DOOH and Video are Reshaping 2026
As we head into 2026, the media landscape is reaching a distinct convergence point. Digital out-of-home (DOOH) is no longer an emerging channel.
FCC
Carr Lays Out FCC's `Key Wins in 2025’
As a fast-paced and often controversial year for the Federal Communications Commission comes to a close, the agency’s Chair Brendan Carr has released a very long list of 75 items highlighting what he calls “the FCC’s key wins in 2025.”