A Case For Shoppable TV, From MiQ
It's a well-known fact that the way consumers watch, browse, and buy goods and services has fundamentally changed. And, a newly released study shows, it is occurring across multiple screens and in ways that feel spontaneous rather than deliberate.
FCC Wants Input On TV Parental Guidelines’ Age Ratings
Do you think the Media Bureau within the Federal Communications Commission should make any amendments to its TV Parental Guidelines age ratings system, to ensure that it is responsive to the issues that parents confront today? If so, this docket is for you, with a comment period established.
Xperi Touts DTS AutoStage Advancements Ahead Of Q1 Call
The 2026 NAB Show is winding down at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and if there was any one particular topic from the sprawling floor space full of broadcast and AV-focused technology companies that permeated with radio industry leaders, it likely involved Xperi Inc., which just announced when it is releasing its first quarter fiscal report.
Gómez’s Free Press Fight Includes NAB Show Roundtable Talk
As the lone Democrat serving as an FCC Commissioner, Anna M. Gómez has been outspoken in her ongoing defense of the First Amendment and Freedom of the Press concerns seen under the leadership of Chairman Brendan Carr. On Monday, this battle continued in a 2026 NAB Show roundtable discussion she moderated.
Not So SMARTBOX? Gray Accuses Dish Of Carriage Violation
Gray Media's main attorney at Washington law firm Cooley LLP has submitted a formal complaint to the FCC that claims DISH Network is in violation of retransmission consent rules. How so? A Knoxville hotel is bringing its CBS affiliate to viewers via a DISH-owned platform.
MediaCo Adds To C-Suite As Soo Readies TV Move
The publicly traded broadcast media company has appointed a Corporate Controller and is celebrating the naming of a GM and sales head in San Francisco — moves that come as MediaCo is preparing a TV station asset expansion that, in a way, consolidates properties in which Soohyung Kim has invested in.
For iHeartMedia, An Upfront Q1 Earnings Review Is Planned
On May 11, the traditional marketer and advertiser-driven dog and pony show that is Upfront Week begins in New York. That hasn't stopped the nation's largest audio content creation and distribution company from releasing its first quarter results following the closing bell for U.S. financial markets on that key Monday for network TV.
WABC Owner Celebrated As BFOA Breakfast Marks NAB Show End
The owner of Red Apple Media and on-air host at the radio station ownership group's flagship WABC Radio in New York was saluted for innovation, entrepreneur and community service with his receipt of the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award at the Broadcasters Foundation of America annual breakfast.
NAB Show Recap: The ‘74% Problem’ Facing Radio’s Digital Sales Teams
Radio's digital revenue hit $2.3 billion in 2025 and is helping to stabilize the industry, but sellers might still not be dreaming big enough, Borrell Associates CEO Gordon Borrell told NAB Show attendees during the digital benchmarking session held with the RAB.
SiriusXM Media Inks Exclusive YouTube Ad Rep Deal
Advertiser access begins in autumn, giving them the ability to buy "guaranteed audio ad impressions against YouTube’s high-value audiences at scale for the first time" through SiriusXM Media—within AdsWizz Inc.’s ad tech platform.
Animal Style: An Iconic Radio Brand Scores With A Burger Icon
What happens when one of the most recognizable call letters in America teams up with one of the nation's most-beloved hamburger chains? The result is a renamed performance venue on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, thanks to a just-inked partnership between an Audacy Inc. Alternative icon and In-N-Out Burger.
Gator Country: It’s K-LOVE and Air1 For This Radio Vet
A radio industry veteran known for his secular work has become the newest member of the Ministry Leadership Team at K-LOVE. This sees him joining the radio division of the CCM giant as Chief Media Officer, overseeing the eponymous K-LOVE and sibling Air1 Worship Music brands, live events and partnerships.
Big Opportunities In Small Markets: A NAB Show Radio Focus
Forum attendees listened to panel discussions focused on such topics as tackling AI guardrails, digital sales strategies, and more of radio’s biggest problems during a program built around independent operators who, as was proudly stated, “make the industry go round.”
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Uno Radio Group Stations Head To Executor With Soto Death
Jesus Soto had been active in the island's audio broadcasting world since the mid-1970s, and under his ownership created such iconic brands as "Salsoul" and "Fidelity."
Paperwork has now been filed with the FCC seeking its approval of an involuntary transfer of the stations to the executor of Soto's will.
For Weigel, WNBA Makes ‘The U’ Sky High
Weigel Broadcasting Co.’s broadcast station serving Chicago has unveiled its local broadcast schedule for the local Women's National Basketball Association franchise. Coverage on "The U" begins with the season opener on May 9.
Slap Shot For Spots: NHL Growth Goal Includes Cable
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are underway, and the National Hockey League has invested in a significant way in Spot Cable to help build its fan base and viewing audience across the MVPD-distributed networks bringing post-season excitement to those across the U.S.
Dream Scenario For Gray Media With WNBA Team Deal
The WNBA team serving the Atlanta market is gaining a larger audience than ever for the upcoming 2026 season. It involves local and national coverage, with a roster of games airing across the Gray Media broadcast TV pair serving its home market and the regional over-the-air Peachtree Sports Network.
Autonomous Media Advertising Firm Selects a Leader
It is building a broadcast media client base with an operating system for autonomous advertising, and it is now welcoming a new President.
It’s an individual who has been on the Board of Directors of Basis.
A TV Advertiser Breakout For 2025 Arrives From VAB
Looking for deep insight on first-time television advertisers ranked by their 2025 ad spend, their top categories, how much they spent, and the results they achieved? Look no further than the seventh edition of the "Welcome to TV" report, produced by the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB).
ANA CEO Liodice Planning Goodbye From Advertiser Advocacy Group
He's enjoyed a 31-year tenure with the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), including 23 years as its Chief Executive Officer. At the end of 2026, Bob Liodice will be stepping down from the role, and serve in an advisory role through the first quarter of next year.
FCC Opts For Counterproposal To Wesolowski’s Proposed New FM
Matthew Wesolowski is known across the industry for his SSR Communications, and for his efforts asking the FCC to create a "Class C4" FM radio station. He is now also known for having his proposal for a new Class C3 FM in Enterprise, Utah, bested by a counterproposal filed by a pair of Arizona station licensees.
FM Operators Get A Software-Based Air Chain From Nautel
If you are a General Manager of a radio station and you're still pondering an HD Radio operation, Nautel has a product of interest for you that's just been brought to market. The 2026 NAB Show served as its public debut.
MultiDyne Crescendo Series Gets Live Production Community Push
Making its NAB Show debut, the C16-AM-12G audio monitor marries a broadcast quality feature set with a compact and modernized design to benefit demanding live productions across broadcast, sports and Pro AV environments.
Macnica Expands ST 2110 Platform In Time For NAB Show
Macnica has brought to market its new MEP25 SmartNIC, and its booth at the 2026 NAB Show has placed a big spotlight on the new product. It features a 25GbE-optimized media I/O platform designed to bring deterministic SMPTE ST 2110 workflows to standard compute environments.
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