US House Passes AM Radio For Every Vehicle Act
Broadcasters, the NAB, state associations, and millions of listeners nationwide notched a major milestone in the years-long fight to protect AM radio access as the House of Representatives passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act on Tuesday evening. The bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate.
Media Bureau Opens Docket On ‘LUR’ Public Notice ‘Reminder’
Acting FCC Media Bureau Chief Alex Sanjenis has moved ahead with "procedures and other requirements" governing an application for review filed by four Democrats pertaining to the Commission's "lowest unit charge" political advertising rules.
A Forecast 2027 Keynote for The Digital Era
An industry being reshaped by AI, streaming, and shifting consumer attention gets to listen to a voice who has spent three decades inside that disruption. That's why the Radio + Television Business Report is proud to be welcoming best-selling author Larry Bailin to Forecast 2027 on November 12 in New York.
Gray Selects Steber For CRO Role
In her new role, Ronna Steber is being asked to "drive advertising sales strategies and establish best practices throughout Gray’s extensive portfolio of top-rated local television stations and digital assets." She spent more than two decades at "FOX 56" in Lexington, Ky., before joining Gray eight years ago.
Oh, Baby: New Mom Severs Gets Nomination Hearing Delay
On Friday, the Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee revealed that it would hold a nomination hearing this Thursday for the woman nominated by President Trump to serve as a FCC Commissioner.
Evidently, Ted Cruz didn't factor in the very real possibility that Danielle Thumann Severs may not be available to appear on Capitol Hill, given her stage of pregnancy
Midterm Momentum, Mobile Might Push Ad Forecast Higher
Continued strength in mobile advertising, coupled with a rise in political ad spend as the midterm elections near, has led BIA Advisory Services to update its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast. Now, it projects total local ad revenue to reach a dollar amount nearly 1% higher than its April estimate.
With Bellini Seeking Work, Sartler Saddles Up For Saga
Milwaukee Media Group, the brand Saga Communications uses for its radio stations in the Wisconsin market, has a new VP/General Manager. That's because longtime radio industry figure Bob Bellini is no longer associated with the five audio brands Saga operates in Milwaukee.
After Three Decades Of Syndication, ‘Bob & Sheri’ Take D2C Turn
It's a pending move that instantly got many longtime radio industry professionals chatting. After 30 years in syndication, the program today hosted by Sheri Lynch that continues to be branded as Bob & Sheri is making a digital pivot at the end of 2026.
Beasley’s Future Involves A Futuri AI-Fueled Partnership
Beasley Media Group has shared that it is deploying Futuri’s TopLine Enterprise AI revenue intelligence platform across all of its markets. The move is part of a multiyear agreement Beasley says is designed to "enhance" the company’s sales process and help local advertisers make more informed marketing decisions.
A D.C. Triple Play For Zimmer Rule Reform Push
Wednesday, September 9, saw the man who has served as President of Zimmer Communications since September 1980 and since 2008 as the co-owner of Honolulu Coffee Company engage in key conversations "about the importance of ownership rules reform for small radio broadcasters" with all three FCC decisionmakers.
Nielsen, Cumulus To Spar Anew As Order Terms Are Questioned
Attorneys representing Nielsen and Cumulus Media will be heading back to the federal Second Circuit appeals court, which on Thursday granted an administrative stay of a district court's order issued the day before — an act that amends the terms of a preliminary injunction the Second Circuit already affirmed.
From The Tragic Events of 9/11: Two Important Observations For Broadcasters
On this 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we look back on that Tuesday morning with two key observations. First, it taught one news operation that having an emergency contact and operations plan was essential. Second, it showed the power of live broadcast media in a time of crisis — a fact that continues today.
An AI-Driven Spanish-Language Platform For ‘El Tiempo’
A Wisconsin-based company has brought to market the Spanish-language version of an automated weather broadcasting platform giving radio stations the opportunity to generate ready-to-air, fully produced local weather forecasts using real-time weather data.
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A Hoosier AM Spin To A Radio Dream Weaver
He's known in Wabash, Indiana for his presence at an FM known for "good time rock & roll" that in the Noon hour on Tuesday was playing "Teenager in Love" by Dion and the Belmonts. Now, Class A WJOT-FM is poised to become siblings to a pair of AM radio stations and an FM translator in a small Hoosier city to the south.
For MoffettNathanson, Linear Versus Streaming Is Harder To Gauge
What constitutes “linear TV” and what constitutes streaming? The lines are getting blurred, and that's made it harder and harder for MoffettNathanson to produce its quarterly "Cord-Cutting Monitor," the financial house's three senior analysts conclude.
Local TV News Production: On The Decline Again
The median amount of weekday news dropped by a full hour to 5.5 hours in 2025, while the number of stations producing original local news also declined. That's the key takeaway from an annual news survey of TV news content conducted by the RTDNA and Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.
Gray Media Deal With DAZN Delivers Local Cavs Broadcasts
A partnership has been reached between live sports streaming service DAZN and Gray Media that will see the over-the-air broadcast of 15 regular-season Cleveland Cavaliers matches during the 2026-2027 National Basketball Association season.
Hub: Younger Fans Are Watching More Sports Than Ever
Sports viewership is up, and it's rising fastest among younger fans. Hub Entertainment Research's latest wave of “Evolution of Sports – What’s the Score?” has all of the details.
North American Ad Trends To Overcome Any U.S.-Canada Trade Worries
With the Trump Administration and Canada's PM, Mark Carney, dancing a tariff tango, some may wonder if the resulting effects will include, to some extent, a pullback on advertising commitments across North America. Not at all, a newly released global ad forecast from Madison & Wall shows.
Sponsored Chat Advertising Added To Comscore Capabilities
New capabilities from Comscore AI Intelligence have been brought to market, and the company seeking to provide consumer data and consumption insights believes this can offer brands and publishers the ability to measure sponsored chat-based advertising and establish its impact on digital traffic, engagement, and consumer behavior.
The Changing Racial and Ethnic Makeup Of Today’s Voters
Here is a look at the racial and ethnic composition of the U.S. electorate. National counts of eligible voters for 2026 are Pew Research Center projections, based on Census Bureau estimates. State-level counts and demographic characteristics are based on 2024 American Community Survey data.
At IBC2026, ENCO Unveils A New AI Production Tool
IBC2026 is now history, and among the products to go to market for the first time at the international tech expo and conference held in Amsterdam is a new production tool fueled by Artificial Intelligence that cuts the time spent on video editing and content repurposing.
Auddia Tool Pitches ‘Guaranteed Radio Exposure’ For Independent Artists
Boulder, Colo.-based Auddia Inc. has agreed to a strategic partnership that meshes its artist promotion platform and a UK-based music tech platform that "allows independent artists and labels to upload their music and match with professionally produced 4k music video content."
BEIT Conference Now Seeking Technical Papers, Panels For 2027
The NAB BEIT Conference brings together media technologists, broadcast engineers, IT developers, researchers, manufacturers, consultants and technical leaders responsible for the systems powering modern media. Serving as BEIT Planning Committee Chair is Graham Media Group Director of Emerging Technologies Adam Simpson.
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