Headlines
Where do Americans look first for breaking news information?
When Americans look to learn more about a breaking news event, they turn to a variety of sources. This mirrors the fragmented way that people get news and information more broadly these days.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Midwest Communications Moves To Grow Bigger In Wisconsin.
Midwest Communications has filed a $2.5 million deal to buy all 10 stations that NRG Media owns in Wisconsin.
Nexstar Defends Tegna Deal in Calif. Court Filing
Nexstar has vigorously responded to a motion by eight states seeking a temporary restraining order (TRO) to stop its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna by arguing that a TRO would “irreparably harm Nexstar.”
Television
Nexstar Won Washington. Now Comes The Hard Part.
For months, the narrative around Nexstar Media Group’s acquisition of Tegna Inc. has been framed as a regulatory cliffhanger.
It isn’t anymore. Washington has largely spoken — but the final word may come from the courts.
VideoAmp, O-N-X Partner For 'Data-Driven' Local TV Buying
VideoAmp and O-N-X have integrated their platforms to bring data-driven buying to local broadcast television, supporting guaranteed delivery across all 210 U.S. markets.
Radio
Nielsen Trends Show Three Formats Growing Across Key Demos.
Nielsen’s first two surveys for 2026 show several trending formats, based on Inside Radio’s analysis of average quarter-hour share data in PPM markets, covering Monday-Sunday 6am-midnight, for persons 6+, 18-34 and 25-54.
Lender Backing Grows For Cumulus Reorganization Plan.
Cumulus Media has won bankruptcy court approval to continue using cash collateral, formalizing the financial framework that will allow it to operate through Chapter 11 while protecting its lenders.
Media
With April Fools Day Almost Upon Us, Broadcasters Beware of the FCC Hoax Rule
Every year at about this time, with April Fools’ Day right around the corner, we need to play our role as attorneys and ruin any fun that you may be planning by repeating our reminder that broadcasters need to be careful with any on-air pranks, jokes or other on-air bits prepared especially for the day.