New Research to Learn From
Recent research highlights a growing "proximity paradox" in news consumption: 44% of surveyed voters say it’s harder to stay informed about their own communities than national affairs. In news deserts, residents turn to social media and other non‑journalistic sources, yet report little frustration with their information gaps. A separate study links the absence of local news to higher loneliness rates. Finally, a Texas Tribune case study shows live events deepen engagement with existing audiences but do little to expand reach.
SiriusXM Rebounds in Q4 Subscribers
SiriusXM’s Q4 earnings showed flat revenue year‑over‑year but a notable subscriber rebound, with 110,000 new self‑pay users offsetting a full‑year loss of 301,000. Monthly churn among self‑pay customers improved, falling to 15% from 16% YoY, leaving the company with a...
‘An Instinct for Exploration’
Marcela García reflects on a lifelong instinct to explore, tracing it from a pink bike in Monterrey to a Harvard journalism degree and a career at The Boston Globe. Early influences—her mother’s entrepreneurial drive and her father’s love of fiction—shaped...
James Cridland’s Radioland: New Australian Broadcast Rules – Covering AI and Kids
In this episode, James Cridland examines Global’s innovative WSQK radio station, a 24/7 broadcast created to immerse listeners in the Stranger Things universe. He highlights how the station’s meticulous 1980s sound design, authentic jingles, and seamless integration of news, DJ segments,...
Coach Communities Ignored by Cultural Tourism to Tell Their Stories
Since 2017, StoryWorks has merged investigative reporting with community theater in Mississippi's Delta, culminating in the Delta Cultural Heritage Ambassadors Program. Backed by the Walton Family Foundation and Delta State University, the initiative trained 21 residents of Coahoma County in...
DAZN’s NFL Game Pass Stream of Super Bowl LX Looking Good; Detailed Tech Specs
DAZN is delivering the Super Bowl LX live to NFL Game Pass subscribers outside the United States for £0.99, using NBC’s international feed in native 1080p 59.94 fps HDR10 with Dolby 5.1 surround. The stream employs an 8 Mbps HEVC main‑10 ladder for HDR and...
This Week in Regulation for Broadcasters: February 2, 2026 to February 6, 2026
Congress reauthorized funding for the FCC and other agencies, preventing a shutdown and keeping regulatory operations running smoothly. The FCC implemented a new CORES database rule that forces broadcasters to update their FCC Registration Number and related contact details within...