Headlines
National Radio Day: Why Radio Is Worth Celebrating
Radio, admittedly, has its share of pressures right now, as you’ve seen across our headlines. But today is National Radio Day, giving us all a chance to take a deliberate pause and celebrate the industry that we all love.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Cumulus Trims Down In Two Markets.
Radio Training Network has filed a $2.05 million deal to buy classic rock “98.3 The Keg” KKEG in the Fayetteville, AR market and classic rock “I-95.5” WIXV in the Savannah, GA market from Cumulus Media.
What The Charter/Cox Merger Means For Local TV
When California regulators gave final clearance to Charter Communications’ combination with Cox Communications, most attention understandably focused on broadband.
Armstrong Williams Signs Off On Sinclair Ownership Conversion
Four television stations operated by Sinclair Inc. via a shared services agreement with a licensee operated by political commentator and entrepreneur Armstrong Williams are poised to become owned-and-operated properties — the latest in a wave of SSA-to-purchase deals submitted by the Baltimore-headquartered company helmed by Chris Ripley.
Television
Nielsen to formalize audience measurement with wearable tech
Nielsen is moving forward with changes to its Big Data + Panel methodology after trialing a new ratings system that incorporated co-viewing signals from wearable technology during the Super Bowl earlier this year.
VAB: Ads run during TV news influence purchasing decisions
Consumers show strong purchase intent when exposed to ad spots aired during local and national news shows. But effectiveness depends on investments made in that type of programming.
Radio
Gen Z’s Love Of Radio, Touted By iHeart
As iHeartMedia and Critical Mass Media see it, that often-heard refrain is a myth, new data released on Wednesday during an iHeartMedia headquarters event featuring a panel discussion with The Jonas Brothers states.
FCC OKs New Cumulus Owners; Berner Pledges Newsroom Stability
Cumulus Media has cleared its biggest remaining hurdle to exiting bankruptcy.