๐ U.S. Broadcasters Sum Up the Year
As 2025 draws to a close, the U.S. media industry has found itself at the center of radical changes that will shape its future.
๐ The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved toward โlighter-touchโ regulation of the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard. Broadcasters are no longer required to simulcast signals in the legacy format, which should accelerate the transition to IP-based broadcasting. This will enable TV to compete with digital platforms through interactivity and 4K/8K content.
๐ AI has become the new foundation โ from automated sports highlight clipping to instant translation and live dubbing. Samsung is already introducing AI buttons on remotes to generate real-time subtitles.
๐ The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) has been dismantled in the U.S. Without government subsidies, many public stations are expected to shut down by summer 2026.
๐ In May 2025, online videoโs share of viewing (44.8%) surpassed the combined reach of broadcast and cable TV for the first time.
๐ Following the easing of antitrust rules on television station ownership, the market is bracing for a wave of mergers.
