Headlines
Deal Activity Cooled In February While Broadcasters Look To FCC For Next Move.
The radio deal market slowed in February with fewer than two dozen new sales announced last month, which was a third fewer than in January.
Nexstar to operate TEGNA as subsidiary business while lawsuits proceed
The move will allow Nexstar to spin-out TEGNA if lawsuits are successful; on Monday, Newsmax and several broadband groups filed a request for a preliminary injunction.
Mergers & Acquisitions
FCC Approves TV Station License Transfers to Gray
The Federal Communications Commission’s Media Bureau has approved the transfer of WLFI-TV, Lafayette, Indiana; WTHI-TV, Terre Haute, Indiana; and WTVA(TV), Tupelo, Mississippi from subsidiaries of Allen Media to Gray Media.
Television
Oops... Nielsen Did It Again! Delays Recalibrated Gauge Until September
If you really want to understand the influence streamers now command over Nielsen decision-making, consider this: After delaying a recalibrated version of its monthly Gauge report from this week to next to let it get its act together, Nielsen late today confirmed it will actually delay it until September.
Federal Pressure On TV News: Hard To Do, But Threats Persist
Recently, there have been perceived threats from Federal Communications Commissioner Brendan Carr, with regard to issues over news distortion and hints of license removals.
Radio
What happens to KNX and other stations when CBS News Radio goes away?
The local all-news radio stations carrying the service had to post messages on social media to assure listeners that they were not disappearing — only the national newscasts that were provided by CBS.
Study Finds Radio Drives Long-Term Marketing Success
A new blog post from the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group highlights a local Missouri pest control company that offers a powerful lesson for marketers: sustained investment in AM/FM radio advertising can build brand dominance and long-term business growth.
Radio: The Purr-fect Medium for the Pet Care Industry
The love we have for our pets knows no bounds, and pet owners willingly spend their hard-earned money to give their furry companions the best life possible.
Digital
Younger Audiences Shift To Social Media News Amid Rising Avoidance
Young news consumers under 35 are increasingly turning to social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to get their news, according to a new report from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism.