Headlines
The Competitive Advantage Local TV Can't Afford To Lose
For much of the past two decades, America's local television stations have taken comfort in one remarkably durable competitive advantage: trust.
FDA Plan Could Put Pharma Ads Out Of Reach For Broadcasters
A notice has been issued saying that the Food and Drug Administration will move in the coming months to effectively eliminate the option for prescription drug advertisements broadcast through media such as radio or television.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Miami FM Sold; San Diego And Denver Translators Swapped
Great Commission Network has filed a $1.2 million deal to buy Spanish religious “La Nueva 88.3” WGNK from Edwin Ortiz-Hernandez’s Genesis Broadcasting Network.
Nexstar Decries $6.2B Tegna Merger Injunction, Calls Out DirecTV, State AGs
“Plaintiffs have no answer to the question this appeal presents: how can a locality-based theory of harm justify a nationwide preliminary injunction?” Nexstar’s Morrison & Foerster attorneys ask in the just filed 50-page reply brief.
Paramount agrees to delay closing on WBD deal amid state scrutiny
Paramount has agreed not to close its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery before July 22, 2026, giving Oregon officials more time as they seek records tied to their review of the transaction.
Radio
Storm Topples Chicago-Area FM Tower, Leaving Station On Reduced Signal
Holiday weekend storms brought down the tower used by Connoisseur Media’s classic alternative “95.9 The River” WERV in the Chicago suburb of Aurora, IL.
Gen Z’s Growing Appetite For Live Music Offers Radio A Playbook.
Even before the Beatles’ arrival in the U.S. and the birth of the music festival revolutionized the live music experience, radio was already on board, with stations sponsoring and promoting — and air personalities hosting — concerts featuring top artists.
Media
Hyper-Local Cultural Moments & Media Strategy
National campaigns are no longer enough to connect with local audiences. As brands shift toward hyper-local media planning, cultural moments like Pride offer a blueprint for how localized execution can drive more authentic engagement and stronger marketing outcomes.