Bright Mountain Media Files Amendment on Change of Certifying Accountant (Withum Letter)

What Happened Bright Mountain Media, Inc. (BMTM) filed an amendment to its Form 8-K on September 29, 2026 to attach a letter from WithumSmith+Brown, PC dated September 24, 2026. The letter, filed as Exhibit 16.1, states that Withum agrees with the statements the company previously made regarding a change in its certifying accountant (Item 4.01). The amendment was submitted solely to provide this correspondence required under Item 304(a)(3) of Regulation S-K.

Key Details

• Amendment filing date: September 29, 2026; attached letter date: September 24, 2026.
• Subject: change in the registrant’s certifying accountant (Item 4.01).
• Exhibit included: 16.1 — letter from WithumSmith+Brown, PC to the SEC.
• Filing also references interactive cover page data (Inline XBRL).

Why It Matters This is a procedural disclosure that completes the company’s required SEC record for its reported auditor change. The filing does not report new financial results or executive changes; instead, it provides the auditor’s written concurrence with the company’s prior statements. Investors should view this as compliance documentation related to the auditor transition and monitor future filings (e.g., annual or quarterly reports) for any audit opinions or other audit-related disclosures.