BPS: A New Beat for Sam Matheny
The NAB’s former EVP of Technology and Chief Technology Officer now focuses exclusively on an-ATSC 3.0-fueled alternative to GPS. In the Winter 2026 RBR+TVBR magazine, out now, Sam Matheny shares why making the Broadcast Positioning System a reality is a priority.
NAB To FCC: ‘Act Expeditiously’ On ATSC 3.0 Transition
The association filed reply comments in the FCC's proceeding on the advancement of the new broadcast television standard known as ATSC 3.0, urging the Commission to waste no time in getting more licensees on board. The ultimate goal? Saying goodbye to the current digital TV standard, which isn't so easy.
FCC’s Gómez: Nexstar/TEGNA Yay Should Require Full Commission Say
The lone Democratic vote-maker on the Federal Communications Commission has made it clear that the Nexstar Media Group merger with TEGNA deserves a full Commission vote — and that this, as is being rumored, will not transpire.
FCC’s Political ‘Equal Time’ Lens Gets Scrutinized By The Press
When it comes to the FCC's "equal time" advisory, is Television getting more scrutiny than Radio? That's a question posed to Chairman Brendan Carr by a reporter during a post-February Open Meeting Press Conference on Wednesday morning, during which he assailed Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico.
Nexstar Executives Prepping For Two Investor Affairs
With the rumor mill in high gear ahead of the FCC's February Open Meeting that waivers permitting Nexstar Media Group to merge with TEGNA could be just days away, the company founded more than 30 years ago with a single station in Scranton, Pa., is gearing up for two institutional investor conferences.
Accelerated Access, Superior Choice: Noland Speaks
ATSC President Madeleine Noland is working hard to bring all of the benefits of the new digital broadcast TV standard to fruition. For viewers, new dongles and set-top boxes are a key consumer advancement. Noland speaks exclusively to RBR+TVBR about the new ways to access NEXTGEN TV, and it's in our Spring 2026 magazine.
A Gotham On-Air Morning Veteran Stays Put
He competed against the likes of Scott Shannon, Don Imus and Howard Stern. And, he's still at it, serving as the cornerstone of a radio station that today serves as the leading Classic Rock outlet for the New York Tri-State region. You can count on Jim Kerr to continue greeting listeners in morning drive on the station through early 2031.
RAB Webinar Takes On ‘Unity, Focus and Radio’s Collective Strength’
The latest "One Voice for Radio live presentation" to be presented by the Radio Advertising Bureau and its Board of Directors is poised to share with radio industry sales and management leaders how "embracing the collective strength of radio" benefits all across the industry.
FCC Terminates A California Noncomm FM’s License
"As a matter of law," the Chief of the FCC's Audio Division has notified the owner of a noncommercial educational FM radio station in Northern California that the station's license has been cancelled, and its call sign has been deleted. What led the Commission to take such drastic actions?
FCC Unanimously Approves A Path Forward For NCE FM Translators
All three vote-makers on the Federal Communications Commission have given their thumbs up to a Public Notice that proposes and seeks comment on certain eligibility requirements and a general limit filed by any applicant in the upcoming noncommercial FM translator filing window.
That’s The Ticket: Lions Extend Radio Deal With Audacy
If you're a fan of Head Coach Dan Campbell and veteran starting Quarterback Jared Goff — in addition to the many talented players that don a Detroit Lions uniform — there's a good chance you've been tuned to 97.1 MHz or the station's live streaming audio on SiriusXM each game day. That won't change come August.
Cumulus, Nielsen Get New Deadlines in Escalating Ratings Lawsuit
A federal judge has now set the briefing schedule for the next phase of the escalating legal fight between Cumulus Media and Nielsen, as both sides prepare to litigate Nielsen’s counterclaims over alleged data sharing with Eastlan Ratings.
Ideastream Goes With Nautel For New Transmitter Needs
The transmitters, which were ordered through Warmus and Associates, include two GV2-30ND units, a GV2 3.5, and a VS1. Chuck Poulton, Senior Director of Technology for Ideastream, says these purchases will complement prior Nautel purchases.
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Gray Media Completes WBBJ Deal
As RBR+TVBR was first to report in December, Gray Media successfully reached a deal to purchase a full-power television station in the Volunteer State in a transaction that saw brokerage Kalil & Co. represent the seller, Bahakel Communications. That deal, involving a Jackson, Tenn., property, has now closed.
CBS Rolls Its AR/VR Studio Technology Into Charm City
CBS Stations has been trumpeting the use of its augmented reality and virtual reality-driven technology across many of its broadcast TV properties, including KPIX-5 in San Francisco. Now, the Paramount unit has brought its AR/VR newscast advancements to Baltimore, and will put them to the task come Monday.
TEGNA Extends Deal with Seattle Kraken
The company that appears to be nearing the finish line in its merger with Nexstar Media Group has secured a multi-year partnership extension with the National Hockey League franchise serving the Pacific Northwest, brining games to its twin broadcast TV stations in Seattle-Tacoma.
Meet Scripps’ New Network Sports and Client Partnerships VP
He helped lead Amazon’s sales and marketing partnership with the NFL for “Thursday Night Football” for one year and has most recently headed East Coast sales for Overtime. Now, this 19-year media sales pro will lead efforts to connect national advertisers with Scripps' platforms.
Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
U.S. Hispanics are far and wide. And their offspring represents what iHeartMedia is championing as a "cultural and economic force" worthy of advertiser consideration. That said, the timing of the study comes just days after the company moved its "Rumba" brand in Tampa from a 100kw facility to two FM translators.
Introducing iSpot SAGE: A Proprietary Agentic AI Platform
Cross-platform TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot has brought to market an agentic AI-powered platform that the company says reimagines how independent measurement can be leveraged to unlock new insights, accelerate workflows, drive better consumer connections and assure advertising effectiveness.
To Attract Top Talent, Consider A Purpose-Driven Culture
The role of a sales executive has evolved, says Alexander Group media-focused change agent Matt Bartels. Today's sales pros require knowledge of new technological skills, and younger pros tend to have them all. However, as Bartels writes in this classic column, they may not be considering sales careers because they don't see it as a lucrative profession.
Ex-FCC Democrat Resurfaces At Key Law Firm
He was a FCC Commissioner aligned with Democrats until departing in 2025 and becoming a Senior Advisor at Grain Management, a private investment firm. Now, he's accepted a role as a partner in a major inside the Beltway law firm, working in its "Connectivity, Privacy & Information" practice.
WMSA: Focused On Securing Wireless Mic Spectrum
The need for spectrum to operate wireless microphones is more important than ever. The Wireless Microphone Spectrum Alliance (WMSA) was formed last year to raise awareness with the FCC, Congress, the White House, and NTIA about how critical wireless microphones are to live performance, broadcast and cultural events.
Vizrt Allows Students to Produce Like the Pros
Viewer engagement platform and live production technologies specialist Vizrt has brought to market a series of four "Campus Stadium Production Bundles." They're expressly designed to equip high schools and colleges in the United States with broadcast-quality sports solutions, empowering the talent of broadcast media's future.
For Super Bowl LX, CP Delivered For NBCU
One week after the Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the CP Communications is still celebrating — and it has little to do with the NFL championship game's outcome on the playing field.
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