Headlines
The Midterms Changed The Calculus For Broadcast Consolidation
The Democratic sweep of Congress has given new urgency to questions facing broadcasters who have been planning around a more accommodating FCC.
New Congress, New Scrutiny: Carr Says FCC Won’t Slow Down
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr says he has no concerns about facing congressional investigations or subpoenas, even as Tuesday’s midterm elections give Democrats new opportunities to scrutinize an agency that has repeatedly clashed with lawmakers over its handling of broadcast regulation and media investigations.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Deal Digest: Baseball Team’s Radio Triple Play.
The York Professional Baseball Club’s On First Media has filed a $3.1 million deal to buy country Froggy 107.7” WGTY, classic rock “Rocky 98.5” WYCR and AC “Happy” WHVR (1280) from Forever Media.
Television
Sinclair Won't Pursue Standalone Separation of Ventures Business
After launching a strategic review last year, Sinclair has determined that it will not pursue a standalone separation of its ventures business, which has a variety of investments outside of its core affiliate station operations.
Radio
What's Next on Radio's Legal Horizon In 2027?
In our upcoming Forecast issue, Radio Ink asked Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth’s Frank Montero and the NAB’s Shawn Donolin and Rick Kaplan what’s next on the horizon for radio in Washington after the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.
Radio's Three Big Opportunities of 2027
Something interesting is happening at the highest levels of marketing in America, and as we button up 2026, I think independent radio operators should be paying very close attention, because being human is becoming fashionable again.
Media
Local News Sites Saw Traffic Surge On Election Day
BLOX Digital said traffic across its network of local media sites rose 61% on Election Day compared with its yearlong daily average, as readers looked for election results and local context.
Tech
Pennsylvania Stations Face New AI Ad Disclosure Requirements
Radio stations and advertisers using artificial intelligence to produce commercials will face new disclosure requirements in Pennsylvania beginning Dec. 21, as the state becomes the latest to regulate how AI-generated content is used.