Headlines
Black Consumers: Not A Single Cultural Bloc, Nielsen Notes
What do Black consumers have in common with fellow multicultural cohorts Hispanics and Asians? They cannot be lumped into a single group when it comes to media behavior preferences, states a new “Diverse Intelligence Series” report released on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day by Nielsen.
BIA
NAB: Free Local Broadcasting Powers $1.19 Trillion in U.S. Economic Activity
A new study highlights the ongoing importance of free local TV and radio broadcasting in the U.S. with data showing that local broadcasting fuels $1.19 trillion in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and supports 2.46 million jobs nationwide.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week Of 1/16
Connoisseur Media sells Silent 1600 KTUB Centerville/Salt Lake City UT to Linda de Romanett’s Bible Clarity for $115,000 as the buyer exercises an option it received from Alpha Media in 2023.
Sinclair Asks FCC to Approve Nexstar/Tegna Deal
Sinclair has filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission backing the proposed acquisition of Tegna by Nexstar arguing that FCC has authority to lift ownership caps and that the combination would not harm competing local news outlets like Sinclair in markets around the country
Radio
Now Hear This: Why Radio Is Matching TV Ad Performance
Katz Radio Group analysis is delivering a reminder to brands that sonic branding strengthens memory and delivers performance on par with TV, often at a far lower cost.
New Funding Poised To Fuel News Collaborative of Central Fla.
The News Collaborative of Central Florida is moving into its next phase with new funding, dedicated staffing, and a coordinated plan for regional election coverage in 2026, anchored by public radio participation from Central Florida Public Media.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: January 12, 2026 to January 16, 2026
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.
Broadcasters, Advocates Make Closing Cases On Radio Caps
With a likelihood of deregulatory action growing, broadcasters, industry advocates, and the general public are getting in their final words on the FCC’s 2022 Quadrennial Review of local radio ownership rules, with plenty of differing visions for the future.
FCC Dismisses LPFM Applications Citing Localism Rules
For LPFM applicants, 10 miles matters — a hard lesson learned by five parties from the 2023 filing window.