A Hispanic Newspaper Veteran Writes The Book On Spanish-language TV
Ogunquit, Me., isn't exactly a hub of U.S. Hispanic culture. Yet, in this small town resides a former print journalist who has chronicled — through his own lens — the history of Hispanic-targeted television in the U.S. Javier Marín doesn't hold back his questions and criticism, either.
Carr Highlights FCC ‘Wins’ Delivered in 2025
"The FCC is firing on all cylinders, and we will build on this momentum to deliver even more wins in 2026," said FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who pushed ahead over the last year with an agenda that includes expected forthcoming deregulation of the broadcast media industry.
Has FOX Made Its Case To Take Over CBS?
It's been one of the hottest rumors that insiders insist is a done deal, yet no one is talking on the record. The subject? FOX has a plan in place to assume control of the CBS Television Network via a shared services agreement. A FCC filing made last week by FOX advocates for the eye-opening scenario.
CPAC To FCC: Don’t Change The TV Ownership Rules
The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has told the Commission to keep its hands off of the existing television ownership rules, and eschew any change broadcasters and the NAB seek.
Former FCC GC: Agency Empowered To Melt Owner Caps
An individual who served as a General Counsel at the Commission and is today the co-Chair of the Issues and Appeals practice at Wiley Law has told the FCC that it holds the authority to adjust the national TV multiple ownership rule. Thus, there is no need for Congress to do the job the Carr FCC can.
Carr: Committed to Broadcaster’s Public Interest Standard
The Chairman of the FCC has reiterated his belief that the FCC has an obligation to enforce a public interest standard for broadcasters who have been given the right to use a "very valuable public resource" — spectrum — and will continue to do so under a Congressional statute it is obligated to follow.
Radio On The TV: ‘HOT 97 News’ Debuts in January
The convergence of video and audio content delivery took center stage in 2025, with a meshing of technology and consumer trends signaling a future that will see radio stations incorporate more of the elements long seen by TV industry productions. For MediaCo, the time has come to take an iconic audio brand and bring it to over-the-air TV.
A Windsor Locks Mini-FM Is Sold By Gois
A heritage Class D AM serving the Black community in Hartford has been using an FM translator with a signal covering the northern communities of Connecticut's state capital, including the towns surrounding Bradley International Airport. Now, the station's owner is agreeing to sell that mini-FM facility.
MediaCo Weighing Options As Nasdaq Delisting Warning Arrives
The Soohyung Kim-backed MediaCo is considering a reverse stock split to combat a sub-$1 share price that puts it out of compliance with Nasdaq's minimum bid threshold, a matter that has resulted in a resolution warning.
The Hispanic Radio Conference Heads To Phoenix
For the first time, Streamline Publishing's annual opportunity to share ideas, discuss and debate challenges in a multi-platform world, and network in a unified setting is heading to the Valley of the Sun. The agenda is available for this May 2026 event, and registration is open, too!
A New Day For Connoisseur In 49th State
Until January 2023, he ran Coastal Television Broadcasting Group's Anchorage-based television stations, serving three markets across Alaska. Now, after three years as Local Sales Manger for "25 News" in Waco, Texas, he's heading back to the 49th state in the union.
Where Is Local Advertising Headed?
That's a question Gordon Borrell and his Borrell Associates advisory firm tackled in a 2026 forecast-filled webinar. What's the big takeaway for broadcast radio and television, as advertisers continue to see digital video solutions and their hypertargeting efforts as an affordable and effective choice?
Audio and Video Converge for iHeartMedia Podcasts
An expansion of iHeartMedia's podcast platform offerings will see equal support for both audio and video distribution of on-demand shows, and this will bring creators full access to eyes and ears within both the app and web versions of the iHeartRadio content hub.
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Little Dog Secures A Treasure Coast FM Translator
On February 4, it became known that a 1kw Class C AM licensed to Martin County, Fla.’s main city and a companion Class D AM with 5kw during daylight hours but just 63 watts at night over neighboring St. Lucie County were sold. Now, the buyer of those venerable AMs to the north of West Palm Beach is acquiring an mini-FM.
Gray Agrees To A Fresh NBC Affiliation Deal
Broadcast television station ownership group Gray Media has signed a multi-year agreement with NBCUniversal that extends and renews NBC network affiliation agreements with the company's affiliate stations.
Nielsen, Roku Expand A Strategic Measurement Deal
TV streaming platform Roku and dominant audience measurement and consumer analytics firm Nielsen are widening a long-term strategic partnership, and this means Roku data will now be incorporated into Nielsen’s advanced campaign measurement and outcome products.
Another Big Month for TV Streaming, Says Nielsen
How did the month of November look when it comes to eyeballs and viewer consumption, according to Nielsen? The measurement period unveiled "a complex television landscape defined by live sports, strategic streaming releases and the Thanksgiving holiday," Nielsen said as it released its latest edition of The Gauge.
Allen Media Inks An Infillion Deal
It's described as "a full-stack technology and media company that connects brands with audiences through high-impact, measurable advertising experiences." It now enjoys a partnership with the ad-supported visual entertainment company owned by Byron Allen.
LiveOne, DAX US Continue Their Partnership
A "creator-first music, entertainment, and technology platform" and British media giant Global-owned digital advertising platform DAX have renewed their audio advertising agreement. It extends a partnership forged in 2015.
An ‘Addressable Audio’ Ad Partnership for Viant, iHeart
The partnership brings over-the-air broadcast radio into Viant’s platform for the first time, "demonstrating how radio and podcasts together form complementary pillars of the modern audio strategy for advertisers."
A Former FCC Republican Resurfaces At Federal Tech Partner
A 5G leader that was formed and purpose-built to "rapidly deliver secure, high-performance 5G and 6G commercial technologies that integrate mission-focused AI and machine-learning capabilities" to meet the federal government's is welcoming a former FCC Commissioner as a Director.
Global Presence, American Influence
RBR+TVBR goes behind the scenes to provide C-Suite leaders overseeing radio and TV stations a clear picture of the tools and “solutions” that could power up new revenue opportunities and future-proof free over-the-air media.
An OEM Motorhome and Caravan Deal For TuneIn
Stingray-owned TuneIn, the live streaming audio platform, has announced a new global partnership with one of Europe’s premier manufacturers of motorhomes and caravans. It marks TuneIn’s first partnership in the recreational vehicle segment, with the platform becoming KABE’s sole radio provider across all new models.
Dielectric and SCMS Enjoy Two Years As Sales Partners
The Sinclair Broadcast Group subsidiary and broadcast equipment provider are looking back with smiles on a two-year partnership they believe sets the stage for a positive future. “Our partnership with SCMS has been impactful in many ways,” says Dielectric President Keith Pelletier.
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