Recent developments include Forum’s launch of a news presence in Sioux Falls, several TV anchor moves, and an NFL scheduling oddity.
Winter Storm Knocks Down KDLO Tower in South Dakota (Updated)
The winter storm that moved through the Plains knocked down a 1,700-foot TV tower in northeastern South Dakota.
FCC Monitor: Battles for New FM Signals Include Bible Vs. Bible Dispute
Recent FCC activity includes more filings over several dueling applications for new FM stations as well as a non-update on a long-running effort to add a new signal in the Omaha area.
Weekly Log: New WPR Morning Host, New Mpls. TV Meteorologist
This week’s developments include a new Morning Edition host in Wisconsin, a new TV meteorologist in Minneapolis, and the passing of a longtime broadcaster.
Data Dump: Nerdy Things You Might Not Have Known About Legal ID’s
For as often as the subject of legal identification comes up in radio and TV discussions, there still a lot of obscure provisions that get little attention.
Civic Media Buys Madison-Market Station
Civic Media is buying the Madison-market AM station and FM translator that already carry the company’s programming.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Petitions to Deny New Stations; Ontario FM’s Sale OK’d
Recent filings include several petitions to deny new FM stations that have been identified as tentative selectees. Meanwhile, the CRTC has approved a northwestern Ontario radio sale.
Off Topic: Being Insulted by Spotify’s “Wrapped”
I was enjoying my personal music chart from Spotify’s “2022 Wrapped” until the report hit me with an insult. No, I don’t want to stick to familiar favorites.
Weekly Log: Numerous Radio, TV Moves; Two Satellite TV Retrans Disputes
This week’s developments include numerous arrivals and departures in both radio and TV, as well as two major retransmission consent disputes.
Data Dump: When Stations Flipped to All-Christmas
The perception that Christmas gets earlier and earlier every year isn’t true, at least when it comes to radio. Check out how this year’s All-Christmas radio flips in the Upper Midwest compare with last year.