Headlines
Hearst Completes Acquisition Of WBBH Ft. Myers
The addition of NBC affiliate adds a 12th NBC affiliate to the Hearst station group. Hearst will now operate two NBC and two ABC stations in Florida.
FCC
FCC Nixes Another Deal With Deafening Silence
As we learned from the FCC’s sabotage of the Standard-General-Tegna takeover, FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel hates big broadcast TV deals. We now learn she hates little ones, too.
Television
This Year’s Upfront Looks To Be A Buyer’s Market
With a sluggish ad economy, more audience fragmentation and a writer's strike, this year's upfront will be a buyer's market.
Radio
Format Counts: Religion Again Passes News/Talk As Second Most Programmed
After tying with news/talk for second most programmed in May, the religion category – including teaching and variety-formatted stations – again stands alone in second place in Inside Radio’s monthly Format Counts monitor, with 2,021 stations vs. news/talk's 2,017.
Second Half Outlook: Cautious Optimism As Key Categories Improve.
Coming out of a challenging first half of 2023, radio broadcasters see reasons to be optimistic as the second half gets underway.
Why Digital Sellers Matter To Radio
In today’s rapidly evolving radio landscape, digital sellers have become a driving force in a station’s success.
Digital
Canadian Government Suspends All Advertising On Facebook, Instagram
The Canadian government announced today that it will cease all ad spending on Facebook and Instagram. "This is not just a dispute over advertising, it's a dispute over democracy," Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in an interview on Wednesday.
Tech
IATSE Announces Core Principles AI Technology in Entertainment
IATSE has announced its core principles for the application of AI technologies in the entertainment industry.
Verticals
Retailers, Fast Food Chains Raised Their Radio Weight For July Fourth Weekend
In the week leading up to the Independence Day holiday weekend, retailers and fast food chains increased their radio presence to reach on-the-go consumers in search of bargains and a quick meal.