Headlines
Almost half of online users switch off broadcast TV
In just two years, the proportion of Internet users claiming to watch little to no linear TV in a typical day grew 22% to almost half (45%) according to a study from Ampere Analysis, with over half of saying they watch more than four hours of streaming TV in a typical day.
FEMA Admin Touts 'Dependable' AM Radio To Homeland Security
AM radio remains a hot topic across Capitol Hill as the second half of 2023 begins.
Mergers & Acquisitions
FCC Greenlights Cox-Urban One Houston Deal With Conditions
Urban One has won approval from the Federal Communications Commission for its $27.5 million purchase of four FMs in Houston from Cox Media Group.
Two Stations Sell For A Buck Apiece
AMANDA DAGLEY is selling her 51% interest in NBZ, LLC, licensee of Classic Hits WNBZ-F (Z106.3)/SARANAC, NY-PLATTSBURGH, NY-BURLINGTON, VT, to 49% owner WILLIAM DICKERSON for $1.
FCC
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: July 10 to July 14, 2023
Here are some of the regulatory developments of significance to broadcasters from the past week, with links to where you can go to find more information as to how these actions may affect your operations.
FCC Finalizing Big Change To Radio Records and Filings
The Federal Communications Commission Media Bureau has announced a significant shift in its handling of electronic records and filings.
FCC OKs Test of Low-Power 5G Broadcasts
Says it should provide input on potentially innovative new service
Television
CW Inks Deal for ACC Football and Basketball Rights
Starting this fall, the CW Network to air football games every Saturday throughout the season
House Republicans Take Fresh Aim at Big Bird
Appropriations bill passed out of subcommittee is silent on public media funding
TV Station Licensees: Don’t Forget the October 1st Deadline for Uploading Election of Cable TV/Satellite Status
While it’s only July, TV station licensees should be mindful of an October 1st deadline for uploading to their station online public information file (“OPIF”), the station’s election of cable TV/satellite must-carry or retransmission consent status.
Radio
Due To Severe Financial Headwinds, All Access Will Discontinue Operations Tuesday, August 15
It is with much sadness that we announce that in our 28th year of operation, ALLACCESS.COM will cease publishing at the close of business at 6p (PT), TUESDAY, AUGUST 15th, 2023 due to a marked decrease in revenues that makes moving forward impossible.
HD Radio Power Proposals on the FCC Docket
NAB and Xperi say proposal would improve digital FM signal quality and coverage