Headlines
July and August 2026 Broadcast Media Transactions: Strategic Deals Drive Summer Activity
Broadcast transaction activity picked up across July and August, with both television and radio seeing notable deals.
More Action on Issues About Lowest Unit Rates for Political Parties and Joint Fundraising Committees After Supreme Court Decision – Where Do These Actions Leave the Broadcaster?
On September 4, as we noted in our weekly update of regulatory activity of importance to broadcasters, the Supreme Court seemingly decided that Lowest Unit Rates for this year’s elections would be governed by the Media Bureau’s March Public Notice – the Public Notice announcing that ads from political parties and joint fundraising committees, when approved by a federal candidate, would get those rates.
BIA
BIA's Mele, WPP's Soch To Bridge the Political Ad Cliff at Forecast
“Economic Outlook: Broadcast Revenue Trends for 2027″ will feature a panel of the industry’s top revenue leaders breaking down exactly where growth is coming from and what stations and station groups need to do to capture it.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Paramount Settles State Antitrust Case Clearing Obstacle to W.B. Deal
Paramount has reached a deal with 12 state attorneys general that removes a major obstacle to closing its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Television
The Future Of Local Television Is Still Ours To Shape
Regulators, networks and broadcasters each must play a role ensuring local TV isn’t starved to death.
Radio
Radio Brings Holiday Cheer to Consumers and Brands, Katz Finds
The “radio on wheels” remains the top spot for holiday cheer and Yuletide advertisers.
Digital
Research Highlights Podcasting’s Advertising Effectiveness
Several studies are giving podcasts high marks for advertising effectiveness, according to Audacy’s latest Insights blog.
FCC
Nationwide EAS Test Scheduled for November 17; ETRS Form One Due from All Stations by October 30
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau this week announced in a Public Notice that, in coordination with FEMA, the FCC will conduct a Nationwide EAS test scheduled for November 17 (with a back-up date of December 3 if there is a real emergency or another reason that the test can’t be conducted on the initial date) – the first such test since 2023.
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: September 14, 2026 to September 18, 2026
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.