Headlines
Nexstar Tells Judge Aspects Of Tegna Merger "Cannot Be Reversed"
Nexstar weighed in for the first time on a judge’s order that halted its merger with Tegna, warning the court that it will have difficulty fully complying because certain aspects of the closed transaction “cannot be reversed.”
Judge blocks Trump order to cut funding for NPR and PBS
A federal judge permanently blocked an executive order by Donald Trump that sought to end federal funding for National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service, ruling the directive violated the First Amendment.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Station Trading Roundup: 2 Deals, $,934,000
The purchase of KYMU-LD Seattle, by Jeffrey & Janet Winemiller, tops the latest list of TV station transactions submitted to the FCC for its approval, according to BIA Advisory Services.
Television
Television outperforms other ad channels for recall in new Comcast Advertising study
Comcast Advertising released findings from its 2026 “TV Makes Memories” report, which examined how television advertising affects brand recall and consumer behavior when combined with other media channels.
David Ellison On Cost Savings, Growth, The Tech Stack & AI As WBD Merger
David Ellison says savings from the Skydance-Paramount merger will significantly exceed the $3 billion initially projected, with $2.5 billion anticipated by the end of this year.
Radio
Audio’s Next Chapter
Audio is delivering a new level of value for marketers. Innovations in measurement, content production, and artificial intelligence (AI) are enhancing what brands can accomplish, enabling clearer visibility into performance, greater flexibility in activation, and more confidence in outcomes.
Study: Skipping AM/FM Radio Means Missing ‘Most of America.’
A new analysis argues that marketers who rely solely on streaming audio and podcasts are missing a significant share of U.S. consumers, pointing to AM/FM radio as a critical — and often overlooked — component of modern media plans.
FCC
April 2026 Regulatory Dates for Broadcasters – EEO Public File Reports, Comment Deadlines, Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists, Political Windows, and More
With April showers come routine regulatory dates for broadcasters, including the requirement for posting Quarterly Issues/Programs Lists to the Online Public Inspection Files of all full-power radio and TV stations, and EEO Public File Reports for stations in a number of states.