Headlines
CBS Radio News' Conclusion Yields Sullen Radio Owners
CBS News Radio is ceasing operations on May 22, and a reduction-in-force effort that will impact nearly 70 individuals is already underway.
Opponents File Emergency FCC Petition to Block Nexstar/Tegna Merger
A coalition of groups who have opposed the $6.2 billion Nexstar/Tegna merger have filed an emergency petition and appeal with the Federal Communications Commission seeking to stay what they call “the agency’s unlawful March 19 decision” to approve the deal.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: March 16, 2026 to March 20, 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.
Non-Existent Antenna & Surveyor Leads To Quick Surrender
After filing for its license to cover and receiving an informal objection alleging that the stations antenna was not constructed, the site surveyor may not exist, and an inappropriate transfer of control may have happened, The Marconi Broadcasting Foundation quickly surrendered 91.5 WQPE Somerset MA.
Television
Carr Backs Trump Army/Navy Game Executive Order
Following President Trump’s Executive Order establishing an exclusive broadcast window for the annual Army-Navy football game, Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr has come out in favor of the idea, which is designed to ensure that no other college football games are aired at the same time of the matchup.
Radio
Cumulus Media To Pay Talent, Vendors During Chapter 11.
Cumulus Media has received bankruptcy court approval to continue paying talent, key vendors, and programming partners as it moves through Chapter 11, clearing the way for the company to maintain normal operations during its restructuring.
Radio’s Role In Building Trust For Digital Auto Sales.
As online car shopping continues to expand, new entrants in the automotive market are confronting challenges in building awareness and credibility in a sector long dominated by traditional dealership models.
CTV/OTT
Study: Repurposed Traditional TV Ads for CTV Is a Missed Opportunity
A new study reported that despite record streaming viewership and soaring ad spend, most connected TV advertising still relies on decades-old formats, which leaves billions in potential brand impact untapped, according to TripleLift
Paramount And Warner Bros. Discovery Will Control 40% Of Acquired TV On Streaming.
Analyses of publicly available data from Nielsen and Netflix independently reveal that after the merger, the new entity will own 40% of the most-watched acquired series on streaming both domestically and globally, giving it unprecedented market power.
Media
AI in Political Attack Ads – Watch State Laws on Deep Fakes and Synthetic Media in Political Content
This past weekend, we saw an ad posted on YouTube attacking Democratic Senatorial candidate James Tallarico – using words that were apparently from his own tweets, commenting on a number of social issues.