Eight days ago, the Supreme Court's long-awaited corporate campaign spending ruling in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission struck the law of political broadcasting with lightning. What are the potential changes and what does the ruling mean for television and radio stations and their management?

The Supreme Court decision lifting restrictions on corporate and union spending on campaign advertising could mean more political money for local media. But how much more is unclear as politically motivated groups have long found ways around campaign finance laws.

WASHINGTON (AdAge.com) -- Republican Scott Brown's win of a Massachusetts Senate seat could turn out to be a boon for media companies, increasing spending on political advertising this year from the $2.8 billion originally expected.