Headlines
Advertisers Boosting Spending on Connected TV, New Study Finds
If the way to figure out what’s going on is to follow the money, the story in the television business continues to be the shift to streaming and connected TV.
What Could A Paramount Acquisition Of Warner Bros. Discovery Mean For Broadcast Affiliates?
Paramount’s ownership has the potential to strengthen the broadcast network and its affiliates. Here’s how.
Mergers & Acquisitions
FCC Approves Merger Creating Nation’s Largest Cable, Broadband Provider
The FCC on Friday approved Charter Communications’ $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Enterprises residential cable, commercial fiber, and managed IT and cloud businesses after the two companies agreed to upgrade their networks, increase domestic employment and drop their DEI policies.
Why did Netflix back down from its deal to acquire Warner Bros.?
Netflix stunned the entertainment world this week when it declined to raise its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, setting the stage for Paramount Skydance to win ownership of the Hollywood studio.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 23, 2026 to February 27, 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.
Television
Gray Media CEO: Optimistic FCC will approve local TV deals
Gray Media believes the regulatory environment in Washington, D.C. is favorable to broadcasters on the point of consolidation, and the company expects the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will approve a number of pending business-related transactions involving the acquisition or swap of certain stations, its CEO told investors this week.
Disney Plus adds live news feeds from eight ABC-owned stations
The Walt Disney Company’s flagship streaming service Disney Plus has increased its offering of news content by adding local news feeds from eight ABC-owned stations.
Radio
As Hispanic Ad Gap Persists, Radio Delivers the Audience
Hispanic consumers are powering US population growth and commanding trillions in buying power, yet advertisers remain disproportionately absent
For Radio Sellers, the Local Economy Is the Trust Economy
A truly great local radio salesperson is not only selling radio. They are selling momentum.
Verticals
Texas Sets Primary Ad Record, Driving Early Surge In 2026 Political Spending
The first primaries of the 2026 election will be held this week, but ad spending has already been robust this cycle.