Headlines
Radio Positioned As Cost-Effective Alternative As 2026 Political Ad Spend Surges
This year’s midterm elections have already dominated the headlines, and with a lot at stake, political advertising is expected to see another record spend. An analysis in Westwood One’s blog makes a strong argument for moving some of that ad spend from YouTube and connected TV to AM/FM radio.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Sinclair Spins Broadspan To EdgeBeam Wireless
It calls itself the first hybrid network operator and “a foundational layer at the edge enabling one-to-many data distribution for today’s wireless networks.”
Television
Sinclair to FCC: Broadcast Sports Drives Investment in Local News
The station group argued that the FCC can strengthen access to free broadcast sports by ending ownership caps and setting a firm date for the ATSC 3.0 transition
Radio
John Morgan's Advertising Truth? 'You Can't Grow Without Radio'
For 35 years, John Morgan has relied on radio to help build the largest personal injury law firm in the United States. Now the Morgan & Morgan founder is helping the Florida Association of Broadcasters tell radio’s success story.
In a Crisis, Radio Is Not Optional
There is a revealing question making the rounds after comments from an automotive company CEO at a recent auto show: “Do you even need radio in your car?” Obviously, the answer is an unequivocal yes.
Print Media
The AP is offering buyouts in a pivot away from newspapers
For 180 years, ever since it was founded by five New York newspapers in 1846 to help share the costs of reporting on the Mexican-American war, newspapers have been a part of the Associated Press’ business.
FCC
FCC proposal cuts 100 jobs, $17.8 million from its budget
The United States Federal Communications Commission has proposed cutting around $17.8 million from its annual budget.