Headlines
The TV OS Is Becoming Local Media's Next Battleground
On the latest episode of In the Vicinity, Tim Hanlon speaks with TVREV's Mike Gasbara about what Fox's proposed acquisition of Roku, Walmart's expanding TV ambitions and the rise of commerce-enabled television mean for broadcasters.
How Many Ads Should A Radio Station Run?
RAB fields questions daily regarding research, best practices, promotional ideas, and more. One of the most frequently asked questions is, “How many ads should I run per week?” The answer always starts with, “That depends. What is your goal?”
Mergers & Acquisitions
With New ‘Flexibility,’ Will Comcast Spinoffs Be Merger Targets
Comcast’s announcement that it will split into two companies, one focused on video distribution and the other on entertainment, will provide “flexibility,” said CEO Brian Roberts Monday.
Television
At WPLG, Its Breakup With ABC Is A Bellwether For Local Broadcasting (TVN+ subscription required)
Bert Medina, president and CEO of Miami’s WPLG, sees his station as drawing a roadmap for unaffiliated broadcasters where super-serving local news and sports is the only path forward.
Radio
Tesla Is Cutting FM, But Its Drivers Are Hooked on OTA Radio
Despite the tech-forward reputation of their vehicles, Tesla drivers are radio listeners.
15 Stations Form New Black Public Radio Network
A group made up of 15 public radio stations in the United States has launched the Black Public Radio Network.
FCC
FCC Asks Court To Reject Fast-Track Challenge To Political Ad Guidance.
The Federal Communications Commission is urging a federal appeals court to reject an emergency request to fast-track a legal challenge to its political advertising guidance, arguing the case is premature because the court has no jurisdiction to hear it.
Conservative group asks FCC to deny ABC license renewals
A conservative media watchdog group is asking the FCC to deny license renewals for ABC-owned stations, escalating the regulatory fight between Disney’s broadcast network and the Trump administration.