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"The so-called leaders of broadcasting have failed us ... the future is not bright at all, but not for everybody." Those were the gripping words of a veteran media broker who participated in a Forecast 2025 panel moderated by an individual who played a starring role in the radio industry's rapid 1990s-era consolidation: Randy Michaels.

As September came to a close, official word that DirecTV had agreed to acquire EchoStar’s video distribution business, including DISH TV and Sling TV services had tongues wagging. Now, the chances of a mega-merger between the nation's two direct broadcast satellite providers are sagging, as a group of bondholders said no to a revised proposed debt offer's terms.

The founder and President/Chief Strategy Officer of Southern California-headquartered multicultural advertising shop Sensis has been selected to serve as Chair of the Hispanic Marketing Council.

The economy is improving. The housing supply is getting better. But, we are at a record trillion dollars in credit card debt, and consumer debt is a "bit of a headwind." What does this mean for the economy, and for broadcast media? A Forecast 2025 tackled these questions while offering an assessment of how Political dollars fared in 2024.

It bills itself as Southern Idaho's only locally owned commercial TV broadcaster and is led by co-owner and General Manager Jordan Bitz. Now, he and partner Karlo Maalouf have signed off on paperwork that sees their company agree to acquire a Twin Falls, Idaho, low-powered television station.

Embracing these technologies will increase listener loyalty and engagement

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Noncom FMs in California, Pennsylvania and Utah are eligible for up to $587,704 in funding

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He brings 35 years of broadcast-industry experience to the role

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The Chris Ruddy-led cable television network moving ahead with an initial public offering of stock is welcoming three industry veterans to serve as Executive Producers for some of its key shows.

Public radio stations serving California's Central Valley; Erie, Pa.; and the Wasatch Front of Utah are eligible to receive grants from the Corporation of Public Broadcasting to upgrade their equipment in order to provide enhanced emergency alerting to their respective listeners.