Local TV News’ Youth Gap: Phone Calls As Tube Loses
For several years, the popular refrain among many radio industry observers is that younger, Generation Z and Generation Alpha audio content consumers aren't tuning to FM radio. While that's debatable, a new study suggests Gen Z and Gen Alpha video consumers are largely tuning out local TV news — at least on TV.
Crank Call: ‘Pick Up The Phone’ To Push Senate Vote On AM Radio Act
The "AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act" passed the U.S. House of Representatives more than one week ago. The bill, which has wide bipartisan support, now awaits action in the Senate. Will it happen? Bill supporters are hopeful, but one Colorado House Member wants Americans to speak up.
Scripps Selects A Local Media VP For Seven Western States
The woman who for more than 15 years has served as VP/General Manager of KNXV "ABC 15" in Phoenix for The E.W. Scripps Co. has been promoted to a VP of Local Media position putting her in control of the company's stations across the West.
‘Unique Factors’ Lead FCC To Remand Flagged License Renewals To Media Bureau
The full Commission on Monday directed the Media Bureau to complete the processing of station renewal applications associated with five broadcast television flagged for potential rule noncompliance as it pertained to their educational and informational programming. The "why" behind the move is the biggest takeaway.
Gómez Meets With Advocacy Groups On ‘Fight to Protect ABC Viewers’
Anna Gómez last week met with representatives from two public advocacy groups who are battling the Carr Commission for a Media Bureau decision to initiate an early license renewal process for the eight ABC Owned Stations — a move the groups believe is an "unconstitutional assault on the freedom of the press."
Sinclair Adds Another ‘National’ Newscast To Local Stations In 12 DMAs
In a move the Baltimore-headquartered company says is emblematic of its increased news investment, Sinclair Inc. is immediately expanding its nationally distributed news program to time slots at a dozen TV stations where, until now, syndicated fare had been airing.
FCC Fiscal Year Fees Due Now
By 11:59pm Eastern, must receive payments through the Commission’s CORES system. Submissions even one day late trigger a 25% penalty. Fees are owed based on authorizations held as of October 1, 2025, regardless of a station’s current status.
From Radio Host To Iconic L.A. Lakers Voice: Lawrence Tanter Is Mourned
In Southern California, some may recall Lawrence Tanter for his time in Radio. For many others around the world, he's known for his 43 years as the beloved public address announcer for the Los Angeles Lakers. Today, all are mourning the passing of Tanter, announced Wednesday evening by the team.
MaxxCasting, ZoneCasting Parent Gets A New Name
For the last several years, it has gained notoriety as the Chris Devine-led developer of technology decided to expand the reach of MHz-based signals and bring geo-targeted solutions to FM radio. Now, GeoBroadcast Solutions is no more — it has a new name.
Stingray-Owned TuneIn Scores An OEM Deal With Stellantis
From automotive brands such as Chrysler and Dodge to Jeep and Ram, all four are within the parent company known as Stellantis. Thanks to a just-signed deal, a globally distributed audio streaming app owned by a Canadian company with a radio broadcasting division will become an OEM offering in Stellantis vehicles.
Satellite To IP: What the Transition Actually Looks Like in Practice
Most C-band coverage explains the rule and stops there. This is the operational view. What the broadcaster provides, how cues and closures reach affiliate automation, how delayed play and failover work without satellite, and what the security model asks of an affiliate's IT staff, which is very little.
Smartphones Overtake Radio As Gen Z’s Top In-Car Audio Device
Call it a mobile device. Call it a "Handy." Whatever you call it, the smartphone has taken the wheel over AM/FM inside the car, at least among the youngest listeners. That's according to newly released Edison Research data showing Americans aged 13-34 now spend more in-car time on a streaming device than a radio receiver.
Rich Hudson To Assume Ownership Of Troubled Global Stations
The trustee overseeing the Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation of a small-market radio station operator with a presence in rural New Mexico and Nevada has given his affirmative nod to the sale of the properties. Who the buyer is may turn heads, as it is none other than an individual linked to the fiscally crippled seller.
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A Hoosier ‘Giant’ Trades Hands
It serves a small city due south of South Bend, Ind., with a Class B AM radio station and an all-important FM translator, allowing it to brand itself as "Giant FM." Soon, these facilities will be in the hands of a new licensee, pending FCC approval of their sale.
Hurricane-Driven Saturday Nights Come To N.C. Capital
A selection of games featuring the NHL team formerly known as the Hartford Whalers will be seen on WRAL-5 and WRAZ-50 in the Raleigh-Durham market as part of a special Saturday night package agreed to by Capital Broadcasting and the pro hockey franchise.
Analyst: Paramount Plus WBD Equals ‘A More Formidable Competitor’
MoffettNathanson was curious as to the impact of a combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. It found "Paramount WBD" would have had a roughly 13% share of total TV viewership by distributor in the first half of 2026. This puts "Paramount WBD" in a tie with YouTube for the top spot.
Winemiller Spins New LPTV Properties To Local Operator
In late May, Jeff Winemiller, one of the most prolific buyers and sellers of low-power TV stations, agreed to acquire the licenses of six low-power television stations in the state of Washington in exchange of services. Now, the seller in that deal is agreeing to obtain four future LPTV facilities from Winemiller.
Roku TV Data Integrates With Horizon Media Offering
It's a move that provides advertisers with a more complete view of how audiences move across streaming and other channels. And, it sees a data integration agreement come to fruition for Roku and Horizon Media.
Advertisers Moving Ahead With Live Sports Streaming Investments
Newly research research from Premion and Advertiser Perceptions demonstrates that as sports viewing shifts across screens, advertisers are increasingly following those fans to streaming TV. The result? "Big Tech" is pocketing from marketers and consumers alike as it delivers big ticket play-by-play on a near-exclusive basis.
Americans Value Press Freedom But Differ on Limits
Some 73% of respondents in a newly released Pew-Knight Initiative study said press freedom is extremely or very important to the well-being of society. However, when asked to prioritize press freedom or accuracy, 53% said preventing inaccurate reporting is more important — even if it limits press freedom.
Darrell Issa Introduces Bill Designed To Combat Online Piracy
California Republican Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, has introduced legislation aimed at thwarting foreign online piracy and protecting American creators from websites distributing stolen content.
A 17-Year Legacy with a University Continues
For nearly two decades, it has enjoyed a camera technology relationship with the company that recently changed its name to Kokusai Denki. Now, Mississippi State University is extending this partnership, as MSU's University Television Center modernizes its live studio and field production workflows.
New Senior Appointments Come To Deltatre
A key provider of streaming, digital, data, graphics and officiating products and services for media, entertainment, and sports has announced a series of key senior leadership moves that it believes will enable it to extend its market leadership and impact in the Americas and Europe.
A Turnkey 100GbE ST 2110 Bundle for Mac-Based Production
At IBC2026, Softron released the "M|8IP" — a bundle combines Macnica's 100GbE MEP100 SmartNIC with eight licenses of Softron MovieRecorder 5. This, they say, offers broadcasters and media professionals a ready-to-deploy platform for moving real-time video, audio and metadata between macOS applications and standards-based IP networks.
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