Headlines
If Disney Sells Off TV, It Won’t Be Simple
If CEO Bob Iger follows through on his desire to sell off the company’s linear TV business, the sale is likely to happen in pieces, experts say, and any potential buyer among broadcasters faces numerous complications.
TV Stations Launch ‘The Coalition For Local News’
Station groups form a new advocacy organization dedicated to protecting America's most trusted source of news in the streaming era. It is urges lawmakers and regulators to modernize existing regulations and protect the economic viability of local TV news.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Salem Sells In Sacramento
SALEM COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING CORPORATION is selling Business News KSAC-F (MONEY 105.5)/DUNNIGAN-SACRAMENTO, CA to LOTUS SACRAMENTO CORP. for $1 million plus a time brokerage agreement starting on AUGUST 1st.
Radio
Midyear Station Count Shows Dips In Number Of Commercial FMs & AMs Alike
Ad market pressures, the portfolio adjustments of some operators, and a natural ebb and flow of the business are casting a shadow on the latest update of how many radio stations there are at mid-year.
Good News For 2024: More Registered Voters Listen To Radio
After record-breaking midterm election revenue, many radio stations are looking forward to – if not counting on – another massive season in 2024.
Digital
Just A 50% Ad Revenue Hit? Versus Twitter, Linear TV Looks Pretty Good
Imagine if a TV network witnessed a 50% drop in advertising revenue after a change in ownership -- or some other massive disruption. All hands on deck -- or head for the lifeboats?
FCC
FCC Grants Temporary Approval for 5G Broadcast Tests
Milachi Media receives six-month STA to test the technology in the Boston-NH market
FCC Tells Stations To Get Ready For 2023 Biennial Ownership Report Requirement
Under Federal Communications Commission rules, all commercial and noncommercial stations are required to file ownership reports every two years. The rules usually mean that the biennial ownership reports must be filed by Dec. 1 in all odd-numbered years. This being one of those years, the Media Bureau said Monday that it will open a filing window for the reports starting Oct. 2.
CTV/OTT
Scripps launches two new FAST channels
Gaining momentum in a fast growing arena, and bringing its total number of free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services to nine, the EW Scripps company has launched two new channels based on its popular brands Court TV and Laff More.
Sales
10 Big Encouragement Opportunities For Sales Managers
You’ve just tipped over halftime in 2023. How will your year end up? A lot of the next five and a half months, especially Q4, depends on how you motivate sellers now – deep in the summer grind.
Ask This Question Before Your Client Doesn't Renew
It’s one of the most overlooked steps in the advertising sales process. Missing it can make the road to future ad campaign sales extremely difficult. Getting it right can set you up for a very rewarding, long-term relationship with your clients.