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Disney TV assets could be for sale, Iger says
Disney CEO Bob Iger opened the door to selling the company’s linear TV assets as the business struggles during the media industry’s transition to streaming and digital offerings.
Virtual Sets Gain Traction, But U.S. Stations Still Reticent
Gains in tech and drops in prices are pushing more broadcasters to adopt video walls in their studios, but stations are learning that designing a digital set also means adopting a different mindset.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Divesting Another AM, Beasley Sells WWWE Atlanta To Davis Broadcasting
Like media companies across the spectrum, radio groups have been looking to sell non-essential assets and focus on their core business.
Television
Telly Starts Shipping Free 4K TVs, Will Charge $1,000 If TOS Violated
Start-up says it received more than 250,000 sign-ups from U.S. consumers
Radio
In A Bind, A NJ School District Turns To The Power Of Radio Ads
As K-12 schools across the US have trouble hiring teachers for the 2023-2024 school year, one New Jersey school district is turning to radio as a recruitment tool
FCC
Senate Commerce Committee Approves FCC Nominee Anna Gomez
The Committee vote sends FCC nominee Anna Gomez to the Senate floor for a vote that could break the FCC deadlock
FCC Head Unveils Proposal Seeking Comment on Video Programming Landscape
Video consumption has increased in recent years, expedited in part by changes in how people have watched entertainment during the pandemic.
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Listeners Have A Message To Ad Buyers On Where To Put Their Commercials
Marketers may have their preferred position for where podcast ads work best. The Interactive Advertising Bureau says mid-roll advertising continues to be the top source of industry revenue.
