FCC Approves Scripps-Gray Asset Swap Over ATVA, NCTA Objections
The newly highly-exposed successor to Barbara Kreisman has punted objections from two MVPD advocacy groups, paving the way for The E.W. Scripps Co. and Gray Media to complete an asset swap first announced in July 2026.
The FCC Wants Your Input On Its FY ’26 Reg Fees
The Federal Communications Commission has commenced a review of the Commission's assessment and collection of regulatory fees for Fiscal Year 2026. Do you have any thoughts on the proposed rates? A comment period has been established for your input.
Confirmed: FCC Seeks Early Renewal Of ABC Station Licenses
It's Official: The FCC is proceeding with a rare early review of the broadcast licenses held by The Walt Disney Co. A direct threat to ABC Owned Stations, the possibility of a license renewal denial by the FCC yielded an irate response from the lone Democrat on the Commission.
ViX Drives TelevisaUnivision’s Q1 Earnings Growth
“We delivered solid performance this quarter highlighted by the continued expansion of ViX and our linear distribution business, all despite a competitive U.S. sports programming backdrop.” That's how Daniel Alegre, Chief Executive Officer of TelevisaUnivision, describes the company's first quarter 2026 earnings report.
CBS Stations Parent Seeks FCC Foreign Ownership OK
Just days after Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison enjoyed a dinner with the Chairman of the FCC and the Commander-in-Chief, the FCC has established a pleading cycle seeking public comment on whether or not the CBS Stations parent can exceed current limits on its foreign equity interest holders.
The 2026 Broker Scorecard Puts Kalil & Co. At The Top
When it comes to deal volume, there was a slight decrease in 2025 compared to 2024. Perhaps that’s not a fair comparison, however, as a major radio station deal that came at the close of 2024 titled the scales. Had that transaction not transpired, Kalil & Co. would have been at the top. In 2025, there was no such down-to-the wire nail biting.
A Lower Net Loss, and Softer Revenue, In Q1 For Cumulus
It simply awaits FCC approval of its restructuring plan, at which time it will unwind its debtor-in-possession status. Until that happens, Cumulus Media's executive leadership team, led by CEO Mary Berner and CFO Frank López-Balboa, remains focused on leveraging the company's "core strengths" to drive long-term value creation.
A Downstate Illinois FM Is Heading To A New Owner
It is billed as "The Twin Pikes Superstation" as it serves both Pike County, Mo., in Northeast Missouri and Pike County, Ill., in the west central part of the state. Soon, it will be an FM under the ownership of Cornerstone Media Group.
KNX Simulcast Ending With Shift To Sports Talk
Some 53 months and two weeks ago, Audacy pulled the plug on the Top 40 format and "NOW" branding for an FM radio station in Los Angeles in favor of a simulcast of its Class A 50kw all-News AM. Now, the company has decided to end the simulcast by directly going after iHeartMedia.
Urban One’s Flowers Named MIW President-Elect
The woman who serves as Manager of Integrated Marketing and Project Management for Urban One, parent of both Radio One and syndicated audio content arm Reach Media, has been named President-Elect of the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc., non-profit organization.
Townsquare Ignite Snares A NABCO Digital Ad Pact OK
On April 15, Townsquare Media took a step that gives it access to advertising opportunities in the Denver market, adjacent to one of its strongest legacy linear media markets. Now, the company led by CEO Bill Wilson has struck another strategic digital advertising partnership with an Top 50 DMA radio station licensee.
Techsurvey: Radio’s Core Aging Out Of Ad Client Ranges
The age picture is stark. The average respondent is now 58.4 years old, up from 58.0 in 2025 and 55.5 in 2023. One in three respondents is 65 or older, compared to one in four just three years ago. Boomers make up 45% of the sample, Gen X another 40%, with Millennials at 12% and Gen Z at just 2%.
Jeffery Liberman Resurfaces as MLC Senior Advisor
He was a fixture at Entravision since its 2000 acquisition of Latin Communications Group until exiting earlier this year. Now, he's joining Carlos Moncada in supporting MLC Media's broadcast operations as it seeks to grow the production and distribution of syndicated Spanish-language radio audio and digital content.
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Another Evanov Sale To Ed Torres’ Canadian Radio Group
In September 2024, Evanov Communications successfully found a buyer for a 2.5kw Class A FM serving the Ottawa-Gatineau market, stopping its previously announced death sentence. Now, the buyer of that facility is purchasing another Class A FM from Evanov — a property serving Anglophones in the Montréal market.
Winemiller Scores A Three Rivers LPTV Deal
His Lowcountry 34 Media has emerged as a major operator of low-power TV stations and even had a 2026 NAB Show floor booth in the Las Vegas Convention Center. Jeff Winemiller sees money in LPTVs, and that explains why he's invested in a property serving Pittsburgh.
A LeGeyt View Of The ABCs Of FCC Regulatory Policy
NAB head Curtis LeGeyt has chimed in on the FCC's call for The Walt Disney Co. to participate in an early license renewal proceeding, giving the owner of ABC Owned Stations until May 28 to comply with a Order issued on delegated authority by the Video Division Chief — two administrative levels below the full Commission.
‘CW Sports’ Gets Streaming Boost With ESPN App Deal
The exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events offered by The CW Network will now be the ESPN app, thanks to an agreement announced on April 29 by the unit of the Walt Disney Co. and the broadcast network controlled by majority owner Nexstar Media Group.
Matrix and Microsoft Partner On Media Revenue Intelligence
Known across the media industry for its revenue management and CRM products, Matrix forged a strategic partnership with Microsoft through the Cloud Accelerate Factory, an elite program that provides selected companies with a zero-cost investment of Microsoft’s architecture and development resources.
An Ex-Netflix Exec Joins The Nielsen Team
She most recently served as Vice President of Ads Measurement at Netflix. Prior to that, she was Global Head of Sports Strategy and Research at Amazon and previously held research leadership roles at Disney, Hulu and NBCUniversal. Now, she's the Head of Content and Strategic Insights at Nielsen.
Radio’s Next Big Gathering: One Month Away In Phoenix
The agenda, emceed by syndicated hosts Edgar “Shoboy” Sotelo and Dana Cortez, covers the full spectrum of challenges and opportunities facing Hispanic radio today. Sessions include Engaging Gen Z Hispanic Audiences, Digital Platforms for Hispanic Radio Stations,, and The Road Ahead: Innovating Hispanic Radio for 2030 and Beyond.
FCC Affirms Two LPFM Application Dismissals
The full Commission has stood by the dismissals of applications for low-power FM radio station construction permits filed in the FCC's 2023 LPFM filing window. That negates a plan to put a facility in Athens, Ala., and another in the Alabama city of Selma.
A New Satellite-to-IP Transition Tool Arrives
Shifting program delivery from satellites to IP-driven technology solutions was a topic of significance at the 2026 NAB Show, which concluded last week. Among the companies offering a path to reliable internet-fueled, software-based broadcast quality program flows is Synamedia.
A Shure Investment In A Next-Gen Experimental Audio Tech Startup
From microphones, wireless microphones, conference room solutions, earphones and headphones, in-ear monitors, Shure has been a brand of note for more than a century. Now it is moving forward by making a minority investment in a startup developing next‑generation experiential audio technology.
Audio-Technica Brings To Market Two New Stereo Mics
Audio-Technica has introduced two new MS (mid-side) stereo broadcast microphones: the BP350ST-UB and BP350ST-UL. Both mics are built to give users a wide range of stereo image options with the mid-side capsule arrangement, making them ideal for professional broadcast, production and field recording applications.
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