Headlines
Supreme Court Halts Fourth Circuit Ruling On Political Ad Rates.
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily put a Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on hold that had limited broadcasters’ lowest unit ad rate charge requirements to legally qualified candidates. The decision, issued Sept. 4, restores the FCC’s broader interpretation of the political advertising rate provision for now, as the Republican congressional committees pursue further Supreme Court review.
Television
Sinclair Exercises Its Option for Providence Pair
Nearly one year ago, a plan to create a duopoly in Southern New England by acquiring the non-licensed assets of the station formerly branded as “ABC6" was put into motion. Now, with regulatory relief in place at the FCC, Sinclair s moving ahead with converting operational agreements to outright ownership.
Radio
Simplicity And Authenticity Matter In Audio Advertising.
Audio advertising performs best when it sounds less like advertising and more like a conversation, according to new insights from iHeartMedia.
Scalise Maps Out AM Radio Act's Road to Vote and Passage
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise invokes Hurricane Katrina and a tight Senate calendar to explain the stakes behind the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act's floor vote.
Out of Home
Building A Unique and Competitive DOOH Sales Strategy
Selling DOOH isn’t optional. If your company owns digital inventory, every sales rep should have a specific DOOH sales goal.
FCC
Broadcast Law Blog
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.
Verticals
U.S. Holiday Sales Expected To Top $1 Trillion For First Time.
Holiday retail sales are poised to top $1 trillion for the first time, according to Bain & Company, but inflation will account for more than half of the projected growth.
Affordability Pressures Continue to Weigh on Dealer Confidence
The Q3 2026 Cox Automotive Dealer Sentiment Index (CADSI) shows dealers navigating a market shaped by economic uncertainty and ongoing affordability pressures. While sentiment softened during the third quarter, dealers also reported signs of stability in areas including inventory and profitability, suggesting the retail market continues to adjust to changing conditions.