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Unaffiliated
Some TV news stations are breaking their national network affiliations, and leaning into local programming.
As CPB Nears Shutdown, Leaders Say Public Media Is ‘Not Going Away.’
As the Corporation for Public Broadcasting moves toward formally closing its doors in the coming days, CPB leaders say its core mission remains intact.
Radio
Here’s How FCC Station Totals Have Changed in 10 Years
Over 10 years, the number of AM radio stations in the United States has dropped by 7%, while the number of noncom FMs has increased 16%. And FM translators and boosters soared 36%.
Radio’s Pricing Problem Runs Deeper
The reality is this: it’s no longer 1997, and small businesses know it. Today, a local business can spend fifty dollars boosting a Facebook post and see something tangible happen almost immediately. Reach, engagement, messages, clicks – in short, proof.
CTV/OTT
Dak's Take: The boring debate over whether YouTube is television
Every few months, the same argument resurfaces across publications and LinkedIn: Is YouTube television?
Tech
Why the ad industry isn't ready to let AI agents spend ad dollars
Large language models – the ChatGPT class of AI – are welcome almost everywhere except where ad dollars are actually spent.
Here comes the advertising in AI chatbots (Washington Post subscription required)
Can you trust AI advice if it comes with a promotional pitch for soda?
FCC
Congress Moving Toward 6.6% Budget Increase For FCC
The FCC is due to get everything it asked for in fiscal year 2026 under a new bipartisan appropriations deal.