A Delayed Dissent From Gómez Of ‘News Distortion’ Challenge Dismissal
On June 23, RBR+TVBR detailed the dismissal by the FCC's Media Bureau of a Petition for Special Relief filed by "a number of former FCC officials" who requested the Commission “repeal its news distortion policy in full.” Now, the lone Democrat on the Commission has spoken out by offering her "dissent" of the decision.
Gray’s American Spirit As July 4 Nears: A SSA Conversion
For more than a decade, Gray Media and the former Raycom Media, prior to Raycom's merger with Gray, provided back-office services to five television stations licensed to a company founded in 2003 by Thomas B. Henson. Gray and Raycom also produced local newscasts for four of the stations. Now, Gray is buying them.
Nexstar Loses Appeal Over 2023 NABET-CWA Fight
A battle that has been waged for more than three years regarding union certification of employees at a CBS affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group appears to be at an end, as a federal appeals court has sided with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) — ordering the company to recognize and bargain with NABET-CWA.
FCC Wants To Auction 160 MHz of Upper C-Band Spectrum
Chairman Carr has proposed an Order the Commission will consider at its July Open Meeting that would allow the agency to hold an auction of 160 MHz of spectrum in the Upper C-Band in 2027. That's above the 100 MHz clearing proposal of the NAB, and puts into question the impact to radio and TV.
Bozell Seeks FCC Refusal To Renew ABC Station Licenses
David Bozell has continued the Media Research Center's mission of serving as "a stronghold against misinformation, media bias, and distortion, promoting a culture of fairness, accuracy, and accountability" by petitioning the FCC to deny the early license renewals of ABC Owned Stations' eight properties. Here's why.
Sook Scoops Up $1.8 Million in Nexstar Stock
The founder and Chairman/CEO of Nexstar Media Group, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year as the nation's biggest single owner of broadcast TV stations, has snapped up nearly 12,500 Class A shares in the company. It's an investment of nearly $2 million, and comes at a high-profile time for Perry Sook.
Walnut Media Restores A Heritage AM Brand To Omaha
On February 20, its former owner took the station silent under Special Temporary Authority from the FCC for "technical" reasons. Two months later, this AM radio station licensed for 5kw from a single tower in Omaha was sold. Now, as expected, Walnut Radio LLC has resurrected the station's former branding.
Beasley Celebrates America’s 250th With Local Care
In celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, Beasley Media Group’s Community of Caring Initiative is being rolled out across on-air, digital, and in-car platforms, leading up to the historic milestone—with Philadelphia playing a key role as the birthplace of American independence.
CMG Brings In Bortnick For Key Radio Revenue Role
Cox Media Group has hired a Vice President of Local Revenue and Client Growth for its group of radio stations, a move the Apollo Global Management-controlled entity sees as "reinforcing the company’s strategic focus on strengthening client partnerships and accelerating revenue growth for both CMG and its clients."
Too Hot For Hershey: Cumulus Sheds FMs to Broadcast Ministry
A Class B FM serving listeners across Harrisburg, York, Lancaster and much of Reading, Pa., as Top 40 "Hot 106.7" will soon be in a little bit of a meltdown. That's because the Hershey, Pa.-licensed facility and a Class A Sports Talk FM sibling north of Pittsburgh are being sold by Cumulus Media to a broadcast ministry.
StreamGuys Helps Bats ‘Restore Classic Baseball Radio Experience’
The Louisville Bats have strived to solve the challenge of up to 20 second broadcast call delays after fans began expressing frustration over radio airings of game calls while in the stadium. The fix saw the minor league baseball club turn to a Humboldt County, Calif.-headquartered audio technology company.
Red Wolf’s Hall Deal Is Now Complete
John Fuller has successfully closed on his company's acquisition of an AM/FM combo and an FM translator licensed to New Bedford, Mass., that largely serves the Providence, R.I., market to the immediate west. The seller is Hall Communications.
Tales of Hoffman: Missouri Billionaire Entrepreneur Grabs Audacy/St. Louis
David Hoffman and his HF Companies have suddenly captured the eyes and ears of the broadcast media world, as it has struck a historic deal with Audacy Inc. that gives Hoffman ownership of six audio brands in the Gateway City. He is also bringing back the cluster's former leader to run the stations for him.
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A Culturally Focused California FM Noncomm Finds A New Owner
A noncommercial FM serving a small town in the middle of Central California's cattle country and almond tree groves is being handed to a...
Weigel Ups Craig To Network Marketing VP Role
There's a new VP of Network Marketing at Weigel Broadcasting, the owner of an unaffiliated TV station in the Windy City, Milwaukee's CBS affiliate, and a collection of large digital multicast networks including MeTV Network.
It's an expanded role in which he will oversee the company's marketing strategy and audience engagement plans.
The InFOCUS Podcast: Jennifer Scilabro, Ribeye Media
RBR+TVBR's Editor-in-Chief discusses with Ribeye Media Chief Growth Officer Jennifer Scilabro how the ad-tech platform powering more than 100 local television stations helps them in monetizing their digital and streaming offerings through unified spot sales. It's all here in this 20-minute video report.
Weigel Goes To School To Add In Alabama
The licensee that's directly linked to a group of digital multicast networks including the MeTV classic sitcom and entertainment-focused offering has agreed to acquire a low-power television station serving Birmingham. The seller is a church, and the facility will be shifting to commercial programming.
America 250: The Most Patriotic Brands In The USA
New York-based Brand Keys’ 25th annual Most Patriotic Brands survey has arrived just in time for the Memorial Day holiday, and identifies the top 100 brands Americans feel best embody the value of “patriotism.” At No. 1 is an automotive brand that's neither Ford, which is on the Top 10 list, nor Chevrolet, which is absent.
Global Audio Ad Buyer Acquired By UK-Based Firm
A London-based entity has acquired a majority stake in Ad Results Media, one of the world’s largest buyers of audio advertising. The deal with Miroma Group pushes the combined group’s annual media investment past $750 million and could greatly benefit broadcast radio.
Jacobs Brothers Dish On Digital Revenue Growth Tips
Since 2024, Jacobs Media's "Jacobs D.R." has worked across secular and religious stations to unlock their digital potential. A July 16 webinar will share some of the key conclusions from those experiences.
FCC’s Trusty Reflects On Forefathers’ Pledge On ‘America 250’
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty penned an essay that reflects on a mutual pledge made by our nation's forefathers. As she notes, they did not craft a policy or profess a principle. Instead, they made a promise, "made person to person."
Bitcentral Splits Broadcast, Streaming Businesses
News production, playout and workflow technology specialist Bitcentral has completed a transaction separating its broadcast production and playout operations from its streaming technology business, creating two independently operated companies.
HVS To Represent Mediaproxy In Domestic TV Market
A Wisconsin-based systems integrator has been selected to represent Mediaproxy's range of technologies in the United States, allowing it to offer U.S. television stations such products as LogServer and Monwall — and offer them as part of its installation portfolio.
An Active Move To Automate, Scale Broadcast Ad Operations
Global media and corporate trade firm Active International has opted to use Comcast Technology Solutions' Comcast AdFusion product to help modernize and scale its broadcast ad traffic and creative distribution operations.
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