Radio & Television Business Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

In October 2025, iHeartMedia supercharged its stations in the market by signing a partnership with the local National Basketball Association franchise. Now, the company and the Cleveland Cavaliers are expanding on that agreement with a fresh accord that keeps the pro basketball team on iHeartMedia's heritage News/Talk and Rock 'n' Roll radio stations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The NBA's Atlanta Hawks, WANF-TV "Atlanta News First" and Gray Media's Peachtree Sports Network have unveiled the on-air broadcast team for televised coverage of the pro basketball team throughout the 2026-27 season.

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.

"Do not start a presentation with your name." That's a key bit of advice from public speaking expert Rosemary Ravinal. Instead, she advises, "Start with a preview, a promise and a plan for what’s in it for them." She explains this philosophy in a freshly penned column.

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.

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.