Podcast Prowess: iHeartMedia To Offer Detailed Results in 2027
Yes, there was an $8 million quarterly loss for the nation's largest owner of broadcast radio stations and biggest creator of audio content in the U.S., as political revenue fell short of the company's goal. That said, iHeartMedia has enjoyed sizable growth in its podcast revenue — so much that it will become its own reporting segment in 2027.
WISH Granted … and More: DuJuan McCoy Gets DirecTV Deal
In an announcement that arrived late Friday, Circle City broadcast TV viewers who rely on DirecTV to get their local channels will now be able to get the local ABC, MyNetworkTV and The CW Network affiliates. At long last, DirecTV and DuJuan McCoy-led Circle City Broadcasting have come to terms on a carriage agreement.
Key Senate Democrat Puts FCC On Notice Regarding Inquiries
For well over a year, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations minority has been conducting an inquiry into the Trump Administration’s "attacks on the First Amendment," which they believe includes the FCC. As such, they want Chairman Carr and the heads of the Enforcement and Media Bureaus to respond by the end of November.
Gray Media’s Q3 Finish: Exceeding All Expectations
Given the third quarter results for the nation's largest licensees of UHF and VHF stations, election-oriented revenue is singlehandedly responsible for big year-over-year gains. That's most certainly the case at Gray Media, which reported Q3 2026 earnings on Friday that Executive Chairman and CEO Hilton Howell Jr. cheered.
For Scripps, Election-Fueled Local Dollars Offset Networks Dip
The owner of broadcast TV stations, the ION Television business and entities such as Scripps Sports and Scripps News is in the midst of a radical transformation that's gained a variety of consumer media coverage across the U.S. How did that impact Scripps' third quarter 2026 financial results?
Political Power, TEGNA Boost Bring Big Riches To Nexstar
Thanks to political advertising prowess and regulatory approval of its merger with TEGNA — even as a federal judge has put a "hold separate" injunction in place as claims of antitrust violations continue with a lengthy litigation process — the nation's largest owner of broadcast TV stations "delivered the highest quarterly net revenue in the company's history."
Urban Decay: A Difficult Q3 Report Comes From Alfred Liggins
Upon review of the Q3 2026 earnings reports filed by publicly traded broadcast media companies, it's abundantly clear that political advertising gravitated heavily toward TV. That impacted the nation's largest media company superserving African American consumers, among a host of other continuing challenges.
‘Lite Mode’ Gives iHeartRadio App Users Eased Toggling
There's a new product feature for the iHeartRadio app now activated that has been designed to give users the ability to "simply and quickly" toggle back and forth between full-function mode and the "just essentials" Lite Mode found on the live and on-demand audio app — — depending on their usage and needs at any time.
Radio, Podcasts: Dominating Ad-Supported Audio Time
News/Talk still tops the dial, Adult Contemporary still leads music, and younger listeners are finding their favorites in Country, Pop, and Alternative. Nielsen’s latest quarterly look at radio formats finds steady listening across the board as football season kicked off and baseball headed to its pennant races.
Cuba Libre? For Newsmax, Heritage AMs Are On The Tab
It's a deal brokered by Kalil & Co., and it will see two of the Cuban American communities' most-storied AM radio stations come under the ownership of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based organization best known for "The Rob Carson Show" and for is eponymous conservative-leaning cable TV news network.
A CEO ‘Transition’ Comes to SiriusXM
The former CEO of free advertising-supported video platform Tubi will be succeeding Jennifer Witz. The new SiriusXM leader has also led music video hub Vimeo.
Beasley Next Week: Q3 On Monday, Forecast On Thursday
The company led by CEO Caroline Beasley is expected to reveal its Q3 2026 results on Monday. But what the Beasley Media Group head has to say on Thursday may be more valuable — and you'll have to be in the room where it happens to hear what she has to share as the 2027 Forecast conference takes place.
Double-Digit Media Growth For Entravision In Q3
Entravision has transformed itself into a digital revenue juggernaut. In Q3, the Advertising Technology & Services segment saw its net revenue leap by 133% from last year. That said, media revenue also increased, enjoying a 10% gain. Thank political advertising and retransmission consent fees for the bump.
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WKRP … Soon Fully Accessible In Cincinnati!
To get the Classic Hits on the air, it's been using a Class A FM in Williamstown, Ky.; a Class A FM serving neighboring Dayton, Ohio; and a Class A FM with a tower in Middletown, Ohio, to reach its radio audience. This has left a reception hole in downtown Cincinnati and the hipster communities on the south side of the Ohio River in Covington, Dayton and Newport, Ky.
That signal gap has just been filled for WKRP.
Big Bump For Big Mac Maker At Spot TV
There's upward momentum this week at Spot TV for a venerable QSR brand that revolutionized hamburger consumption with "Speedy" and then brought in the kids with the clown named "Ronald." It's welcome news from the Golden Arches — especially after it cancelled its global FIFA World Cup participation after the 2026 North American affair.
Longtime WCVB Engineer Rises To Hearst TV Corporate Role
He's been the Director of Engineering at WCVB-5, the flagship station of Hearst Television, since 2023. Now, he's being promoted to a company-wide role as Regional Director of Engineering, spreading his knowledge base to other properties within the Hearst family.
Church of Scientology Buys An Entravision TV Station
In the summer of 2024, Meruelo Media agreed to a $30 million transaction that saw the broadcast TV station formerly known as KWHY-22 in Los Angeles become the flagship broadcast property for Scientology Media Productions. Now, The Church of Scientology seeks to expand its reach with a Florida station. The broker of record: Kalil & Co.
On Thursday, Be Legendary at Forecast 2027!
Sharing visions. Projecting revenues. Discussing the strategies that will guide and drive the broadcast industry in the coming year. Streamline Publishing's Forecast conference is where the high-level executives are free to share it all ... and exclusively in the room where it happens. You can still be a part of it all.
The Transactions Forecast For 2027: Moderated By Michaels
In broadcasting, term sheets are a key scoreboard, and private equity, strategic buyers, and lenders are all keeping a watchful eye on which companies have the scale, discipline, and positioning to win the next cycle and which will become someone else’s asset. By this time next year, many questions will have answers. At Forecast 2027, you'll be one step ahead.
With Newsom Signing ‘Community NEWS Act,’ Opportunities Abound
It's being heralded by one Golden State-based media broker as "a potentially important new financial opportunity for California's local broadcasters." The good news, says Brett Miller of MCH Enterprises? "AB 2222" could be headed to other states.
Chairman Carr Chooses A New Legal Advisor
If you attended the same law school as the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, you're in his good grace ... and in a pole position for a prime role at the agency. Just ask Will Holloway.
Vizrt: ‘Story-Aware Graphics’ Arrive Via An Open Standard
Vizrt has announced that it has built a proof-of-concept integration with the Story Object Model (SOM), an open standard for story context in content production that was first shown at IBC 2026 as part of the Smart Stories Accelerator project.
A Product Portfolio for Streamers and Indie Radio Operators
It first gained notice for its network of streaming radio stations and international offices in Madrid and Algarve, Portugal. Now, Fort Lauderdale-headquartered Thasis LLC has brought to life a mix of software and services that independent and small-market radio stations may find appealing.
Kensington Digital Media Launches Radio Broadcast Tech Arm
It is known as the owner and operator of radio stations in Nashville and in Dothan, Ala. Now, Tony Richards hopes Kensington Digital Marketing is recognized across the industry as the developer of a software suite of useful tools radio stations may use to ensure their operations aren't disrupted.
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