📺 What’s next for local TV? Consolidation, new technology, and the fight to stay relevant in a streaming-first world.
In this bonus episode of Life After News, Jason Ball sits down with Adam Jacobson, Editor-in-Chief of the Radio and Television Business Report, to break down the big changes shaking up the television station business.
🔑 What You’ll Hear:
- 📉 Consolidation Nation – What it means when just three groups could own half the nation’s TV stations.
- 🚀 NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) – The new broadcast signal that makes over-the-air TV feel like Netflix or YouTube.
- 💰 The Ad Shift – Why digital, streaming, and personalized ads are the future of local TV revenue.
- 🔌 Cable’s Role – Why cable and broadcast still depend on each other (for now).
- 📰 Local News Survival – How many newsrooms can a market really support, and why the smartphone may be the most important screen of all.
🎧 Adam also shares what he’s learned from his InFocus video podcast, where he talks with industry leaders shaping the future of broadcast media.
🌐 Links & Mentions:
- 🎥 Adam Jacobson’s InFocus Podcast & Video Series → rbr.com
- 📲 Follow Jason on Instagram: @MrJasonBall & @LifeAfterNewsPod
- 🌵 Visit: LifeAfterNews.com
👀 Coming Up Next:
Tuesday’s episode features Sharon Tay—former MSNBC, KTLA & KCAL anchor—now selling super-luxury real estate in Los Angeles.
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