MRC Yanks Accreditation In Seven Radio Markets
The Media Rating Council on Friday received outside attention for its decision to revoke accreditation to "Big Tech" giant Meta while denying accreditation to fading social media darling Snap. What was largely overlooked was the MRC's concurrent decision to revoke accreditation for seven Nielsen Audio markets.
Urban One Brings Tropical Wave To D.C. With Biaggi
It was once Oldies as "XTRA 104" and after that was "Z104" in an era of the Spice Girls and TLC. Now, WPRS-FM has entered a new era by adopting a Tropical presentation, with reggaetón and bachata beats debuting Thursday.
Nexstar Loses Appeal In Denver TV Union Representation Fight
A trio of New Orleans-based federal appeals judges has affirmed a National Labor Relations Board bargaining order, solidifying its claim that the nation's largest single licensee of broadcast television stations did not engage in fair negotiations with a union organization representing employees at its Denver properties.
CRTC ‘Consultation’ Seeks To Prevent Barriers To Disabled TV Consumers
Just days after introducing an eye-opening end to broadcast license terms for radio stations, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission released a notice with a comment window that will help it work "on concrete ways to identify, prevent and eliminate barriers to accessibility."
What Content Reigns in a New Media Kingdom?
Journalist Gigi Stone Woods is moderating a Forecast 2026 panel discussion featuring MediaCo Chief Revenue Officer Brian Fisher and Audacy Chief Programming Officer Jeff Sottolano. Together, they'll reveal how legacy broadcasters are forging new weapons designed to storm the gates of the digital age.
The Way You Make Me Feel: Americans Chime In On News Vibe
Some 46% of respondents who participated in a Pew Research Center study in which they were asked how the news they get makes them feel believed they are informed either "extremely often" or "often." That's one key takeaway from newly analyzed data shared by Pew on Wednesday.
Is Nielsen Audio A Ratings Monopoly? Cumulus Says Yes
The publicly traded audio content creator and distributor that's the parent of Westwood One has filed a sweeping federal antitrust lawsuit against The Nielsen Company. Mary Berner-led Cumulus accuses the ratings Goliath of “coercive conduct, strong-arm negotiation tactics, and restrictive terms” that suffocate measurement competitors.
Salem Co-Founder Agrees To Stock, Instead Of Cash
For Salem, its leaders remain confident that its mix of Christian-themed and secular conservative spoken word content will bring ad dollars and listeners alike. To keep cash in the coffers, its co-founder and executive chairman is agreeing to accept stock in Salem rather than greenbacks as a form of 2025 compensation.
The InFOCUS Video Podcast: Dick Foreman
With hopeful deregulation, ATSC 3.0’s continuing rollout, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act awaiting a Congressional vote and those ever-pesky microeconomic challenges, what has this meant for the broker community? Richard A. Foreman, the veteran media broker, shares his thoughts in this conversation, presented by dot.FM.
BIN Earns Premiere Syndication To Non-iHeart Stations
On June 30, 2020, iHeartMedia brought to life a 24/7 nationally distributed audio services “dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective.” Come Nov. 1, BIN: Black Information Network will be offered to non-owned stations via syndication.
Three Cleveland Sports Teams Boost iHeartMedia’s Properties
A new all-Sports offering on a 250-watt FM translator serving greater Cleveland arrived in early September, replacing a "throwback" hip-hop presentation focused on tracks from some 25 years ago. Now, iHeartMedia's stations in the market are getting supercharged, as well as that mini-FM.
Denver, Agovino Partner For AI-Driven Radio Offering
It's a new platform that leverages AI to create distinctly different 24/7 audio formats "that are 100 percent localized for your market." It's the creation of a former Program Director turned retired radio trade industry journalist and a partner who has been Katz Radio President and co-COO/co-President of Interep.
Urban One Decides When To Reveal Its Q3 Results
The media company superserving African American consumers has selected the date on which it will release its third quarter earnings results and hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal report card. What can Urban One shareholders and other interested parties expect to hear from CEO Alfred Liggins III.
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Draper Closes On First State Forever Acquisition
In June, a privately held owner of radio and TV stations signed off on an asset purchase agreement that would give it ownership of a heritage adult-oriented Top 40 station in Wilmington, Del., along with an AM station in the market and four other FMs across the region. That deal has just closed.
U.S. Homes With Internet Access Are Swiftly Embracing FAST Channels
Nearly half of U.S. internet households are consumers of free ad-supported streaming television channels, new data released by Parks Associates show. The finding comes ahead of the eighth annual Future of Video: Business of Streaming conference in Marina del Rey, Calif., scheduled for November 18-20.
A TV Advertising Offering Built on Universal Ads API Arrives
A Canadian digital marketing partner to service-based businesses has introduced a new TV advertising tool it believes "democratizes" TV advertising for small and mid-sized businesses. It's the latest product designed to encourage SMBs to use video advertising in the streaming and digital delivery realm.
KTVT Unveils AR/VR Studio For Its North Texas Newscasts
The CBS News & Stations property in the Dallas-Fort Worth market branded as "CBS News Texas" on Tuesday morning brought to viewers for the first time its first local newscast that uses the virtual reality and augmented reality technology already put to the test in other markets, including San Francisco.
Interactivity: A Key Indicator Of Connected TV Ad Prowess
"The higher the engagement, the greater brand recall and purchase intent." That's the conclusion of a study conducted by Brightline and MediaScience that examined more than 60 interactive campaigns and 700 participants. "This illustrates what we already know: engagement equals results," Brlightline said.
Secure Your Seat At Forecast Before The Early Bird Flies
With insights from Stephen A. Smith, Curtis LeGeyt, Sean Compton, Rob Babin, MediaCo's Brian Fisher, Floyd Abrams and dozens more, the hour is now to ensure you're through the door! Secure your seat at Forecast 2026 with a deal that can't be beat.
RAB To Illustrate How Radio ‘Works for Healthcare’
As part of its ongoing “Radio Works” initiative, the RAB is presenting a live webinar on October 22 that seeks to provide radio sellers with insights into the current healthcare landscape and the factors influencing local healthcare advertisers’ marketing decisions.
NPR ‘Founding Mother’ Dies At 87
One of the first staff members of what started out as National Public Radio and is today simply NPR has died at the age of 87. In the words of her son Josh, Susan Stamberg was "a true humanitarian" who believed in the power of great journalism. "Her life's work was connection, through ideas and culture."
MultiDyne Names A CMO, Ups Mucha To Sales EVP
A company known for broadcast media industry signal conversion and fiber-optic-based transport systems has hired a Chief Marketing Officer who is joining the company "on a fractional basis." At the same time, MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has promoted from within to fill the role of Sales and Strategy EVP.
LTN Teams With XR Extreme Reach For Live Radio Syndication Offering
LTN and syndicated programming distribution provider Extreme Reach XR have partnered up, bringing a new live syndicated programming option to broadcast stations across the U.S. – extending to more 900 stations across every DMA. The goal? Real-time syndication management ease.
A New Roku TV Comes To Market, With Philips’ Help
Roku is known as a key TV streaming platform. That said, in 2023 it has set its sights on the television set marketplace in an environment where built-in free ad supported streaming television (FAST) channels are quickly capturing consumers and advertisers. Now, a new line of Roku-branded TVs are available for purchase.
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