Headlines
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Launches New Look Into TV Ratings System
The FCC has launched a new inquiry into the TV ratings system, including whether issues of gender identity are being included in children’s programming without flagging that content to parents.
NAB's LeGeyt makes the case that broadcaster scale is about survival, not consolidation
Curtis LeGeyt arrived at the 2026 NAB Show with a message he has been delivering in Washington for months: the technology to sustain local broadcasting exists, but the regulatory framework is preventing broadcasters from fully using it.
Television
Atlanta News First & Atlanta Dream Announce Full-Season Local TV Broadcast Partnership
Atlanta News First (WANF), Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Peachtree Sports Network (PSN) have renewed a full-season local TV partnership with the Atlanta Dream, ensuring all Dream games not carried nationally will air on WANF, WPCH or PSN across Georgia and the Southeast.
Study highlights rise of dual-screen behavior during TV viewing
tvScientific released its “2026 Consumer Trends Report,” positioning television as a full-funnel channel that drives discovery, trust and purchase behavior across a multiscreen environment.
Radio
Radio’s Future Hinges on Content, Commercial Load And Local Connection
Radio remains America’s most widely used ad-supported audio platform, but its long-term strength hinges on something far more basic: whether the listening experience actually delivers what audiences want.
Inside John Catsimatidis’ $12M Bet On AM Radio’s Future.
A new Los Angeles Times profile spotlights billionaire John Catsimatidis and his unlikely bet on AM radio. While many wealthy investors chase tech and space ventures, Catsimatidis has focused on reviving WABC New York (770), turning the legacy station into a growing force in talk radio and political media.
AM Boosters Gain Momentum As Study Finds 80% Of Stations Could Benefit
A long-discussed technical fix for AM radio’s coverage challenges may be moving closer to reality, as the National Association of Broadcasters begins laying the groundwork for regulators to allow AM stations to deploy signal boosters.
Research Shows For Honda Drivers, AM/FM Radio Rules
While the competition for in-car entertainment to reach a captive audio audience gets more crowded by the day, there’s good news for AM/FM radio from Edison Research’s just-released “Share of Ear” report for the first quarter of 2026.