Headlines
Broadcast TV’s Fork In The Road: Sports, Streaming And The Fight For Relevance
On the latest episode of In the Vicinity, local media veteran Tim Hanlon goes solo to unpack what the latest broadcast earnings reports reveal about the future of local TV.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Ellison’s Fast and Furious Takeover
Paramount is hoping to close its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery much sooner than the company has publicly stated, Status has learned.
New FCC Foreign Ownership Rule To Pause Connoisseur Closings
The FCC’s foreign ownership remediation process just got some extra rules, and as Connoisseur Media moves fast on buying and selling stations while seeking approval for foreign funds, Tuesday’s Media Bureau guidance set down some speed bumps.
In court, FCC accused of running out clock on Nexstar-TEGNA challenge
A group of public interest groups say the FCC has dragged its feet on Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA that could complicate legal review of the matter.
Television
Are Breaking News And Trust No Longer Important For TV News?
A recent Magid study questioned some sacrosanct tenets of TV news, but does it really reflect what consumers want?
CTV/OTT
Consumers seek value in streaming bundles amid higher monthly prices
Rising subscription prices are pushing more consumers to reconsider how they pay for streaming services, increasing interest in bundled offerings that combine multiple platforms and broadband access at discounted rates.
Media
Report: Shrinking Newsrooms Push Journalists Deeper Into AI Adoption
Job cuts across radio, TV, newspapers, and digital media rose 18% last year compared to 2024, and those still employed in the newsroom are feeling it acutely.
FCC
Broadcasters Get June 18 Date For FCC Licensing, Rule Changes.
Broadcasters now have a date to circle on the calendar for the Federal Communications Commission’s latest round of rule changes.