Headlines
FCC Equal-Time Advisory Raises Questions For Radio Broadcasters
The Federal Communications Commission’s just-issued advisory that reminds broadcasters of equal time rules for political candidates is largely focused on daytime and late-night television talk shows, but a potential impact on radio also lurks.
FCC Votes 3-0 for Revised Foreign Ownership Review Framework
The FCC unanimously approved revised foreign ownership review requirements on Thursday, codifying long-standing policies in an effort to clarify expectations for license holders while maintaining national security review processes.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Sales Week Of 1/30
Coloff Media is selling its three stations in Charles City IA to Yoni Becker and Hannah Achen’s Achen Becker Media for $1.15 million.
FCC
Noncommercial Broadcasters Looking for FM Translators – A Window to File for New Translators is Coming Soon
Since the last opportunity for any applicant to file for FM translators in 2003, which resulted in thousands of applications and processing delays that still have not been totally eliminated (see, for instance, our articles here and here), the FCC has seemed hesitant to open another translator filing window.
Television
TV Company Owners: Easy Money, R.I.P.
TV companies have seen their future, and it looks a lot tougher than their past. The days of the predictable, super-profitable, mass-managed, dual revenue streams from both distribution and advertising are over.
TV Ad Buying Is ‘Massively Siloed’ – Can AI Help Change That?
While marketers worry about AI disrupting TV ad buying, AI also has the potential to help break down the silos plaguing modern-day video advertising.
Media
Don Lemon arrested in connection to Jan. 18 church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested by federal authorities in connection to his presence at an immigration protest in Minnesota Jan. 18, 2026.
Tech
YouTube’s 'AI Slop' Crisis Is A Warning, And An Opportunity, For Local Media
When infinite AI-generated content becomes infinite noise, local media’s verified journalism becomes the premium product users actively seek to block the flood.
Could AI Undermine YouTube’s Mission To Grab More TV Ad Dollars?
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how brands are approaching their marketing strategies, and that includes video production. The ease at which AI enables anyone to churn out a video in minutes is breathtaking, and likely a bit of a siren's call for overworked marketers on tight budgets.