Sinclair Seeks Waiver For Scranton LMA-To-Buy Opportunity
For more than a decade, a Scranton TV station has served as a prime example of what a company can do to operate a station it cannot legally purchase due to the FCC's national TV ownership reach cap. Now, Sinclair is taking the step to make this station an O&O, prompted by expected FCC deregulation.
Once Necessary Divestments, Scripps Wants Inyo Stations Back
With likely rule "modernization" thanks to the return of President Trump to the White House and the leadership of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, The E.W. Scripps Co. has disclosed that it wants to reacquire the properties — assuming it can secure Commission waivers ahead of any rule change.
Revenue Up, EPS Down: Gray Q4 Mirrors Peers
With revenue and adjusted EBITDA exceeding expectations, Gray Media is more than satisfied with its fiscal prowess during the final three months of 2025 as it propels into this year with renewed vigor and a hopeful outlook on "the likelihood of local ownership reform that would help level the playing field for our industry."
What’s Next For Nexstar? More Growth For The CW, NewsNation
How did the company that started 30 years ago with a single station in Wilkes Barre-Scranton do? It beat Wall Street forecasts on revenue but swung to a net loss, as adjusted EBITDA and adjusted Free Cash Flow fell sharply.
FCC Wants Answers On ‘Sports Broadcasting Practices’
"Marketplace Developments" are also a key component of a new Media Bureau docket that suggests exclusivity agreements with non-FCC regulated subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) services could harm consumers. A comment window commences March 27, and could be of benefit to NAB members.
A Mixed Q4 Finish That Beats The Street For Scripps
Investors in The E.W. Scripps Co. may be pleased with the expense discipline and reduced restructuring costs seen in the final three months of last year. This helped Scripps achieve Q4 '25 revenue that sailed past the consensus estimate. Unfortunately, that couldn't stop the company from registering a net loss.
Dan J. Alpert Sells A Fresno FM Translator
It is licensed to serve the Central Valley of California's largest population zone, and holds a Construction Permit for a 250-watt signal at 100.1 MHz from a broadcast tower in the heart of the Mural District of Fresno. Pending FCC approval, it will no longer be owned by a noted media industry attorney.
No HDO For El Paso Radio Trio As Questioned Deal Dissolves
A Hearing Designation Order issued to two parties involved in the proposed transfer of control of two AM radio stations and an FM in El Paso, Tex., has been terminated. Why? Those involved in the proposed sale have requested a withdrawal of the sale applications.
Podcast Advertising: Fueling A Digital Audio Revenue Jump
Podcasts have surpassed over-the-air radio in daily spoken-word audio time in the U.S. for the first time, new data from the Edison Research Share of Ear report show. Now comes insight from ad spent provider Guideline that finds digital audio ad spend in the U.S. is projected to grow by 9.3% in 2025.
IFL Names iHeartMedia An Official Partner
The world's largest multi-age group Flag Football tournament operator, "dedicated to advancing flag football on a global stage," has named the nation's biggest owner of broadcast radio stations its official media partner.
Lyke, He’s Back: SBS Lures Sales Vet For AIRE
The Spanish-language media company founded and led by Chairman Raúl Alarcón Jr. has hired a former employee to serve as EVP of Network Radio and National Digital Sales for its AIRE Radio Networks division.
RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast with Dennis Green
Dennis Green, Co-Chairman of the Radio Hall of Fame, shares more about the Radio Hall of Fame, its history, and how to nominate an individual in this chat with RBR.com Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson, presented by dot.FM. He also discusses his roles at Key Networks and Sun & Fun Media.
A Huge D.C. Boost Finally Arrives For ‘RNR
For its entire prior incarnation under the ownership of Steve Kingston, an Adult Alternative FM serving Maryland's state capital couldn't penetrate the larger Washington, D.C. marketplace. Now reborn under new ownership, the WRNR brand has finally made its move to bring it to the Nation's Capital.
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Court Action Names Executrix For Sand Mountain Stations
Three radio brands serving the Gadsden, Ala., listening area to the northeast of Birmingham have been placed in the hands of a court-appointed administrator overseeing the estate of the late licensee, who passed away on January 18.
Digital Ad Dollar Dip, Less Political Dollars Impact GMG
It's a division of a company with its roots firmly established with the family that formerly owned The Washington Post. And, its parent, Graham Holdings, on Wednesday released its Q4 2025 earnings report. How did Graham Media Group perform? Poor comps cloud the fiscal health assessment.
Xperi Surpasses Street Expectations On Q4 Results
While Xperi Corp. CEO Jon Kirchner is pleased with the trajectory the parent of DTS AutoStage, TiVo and HD Radio performed across last year, how did Xperi do in Q4? The company surpassed the consensus estimate on revenue.
Symson Secured Through Decade’s End For Scripps
The board of directors of The E.W. Scripps Company has approved a new contract for its President/CEO, a sign that it is satisfied with the company's direction and growth track as it ignores a hostile takeover attempt by Sinclair Inc.
TVB: Broadcast TV Lead Persists in Reach, Time Spent
The trade association representing America’s local broadcast television industry with a sales focus has concluded that "TV," when viewed on a television screen, has the highest reach and time spent of all media platforms studied. This carries for all age groups and categories measured, the TVB study indicates.
BIA, AdApt Team For Local Ad Market Data Pact
“Local media sales is at an inflection point,” said Dave Buonfiglio, Partner at AdApt Media Sales. “This partnership with BIA brings together trusted market intelligence and modern sales execution to help media organizations operate in a more data-driven advertising environment.”
Scripps Howard Fund, Foundation Total Up 2025 Gifts
The Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity established by The E.W. Scripps Co., and the private Scripps Howard Foundation has totaled up the millions of dollars awarded to community and journalism programs during 2025. And, it is a 12% increase from 2024.
Regulatory Fee Penalty for Late Payments Stays As Is
The FCC has rejected, en masse, a round of requests to waive the statutory 25% late payment penalty on overdue FY 2023 and FY 2024 regulatory fees, underscoring that relief is reserved for rare, extraordinary circumstances outside a payer’s control.
OmniPlayer 3 Enters The U.S. Marketplace
M&I Broadcast Services, a branch of the Valsoft Corporation audio technology portfolio, has brought to the U.S. marketplace its flagship radio automation software.
It marks a new chapter for OmniPlayer 3, one of the most common products of its kind in the vibrant Dutch radio industry.
RF and Transmitter Basics Course On Tap From Nautel
For Nautel's head of customer service, John Wilton, the "aging out" of broadcast engineers is a rising concern. Why? The lack of RF knowledge could put Radio at risk in the coming years. That has led the company to put the wheels in motion on two comprehensive training sessions.
Vizrt Allows Students to Produce Like the Pros
Viewer engagement platform and live production technologies specialist Vizrt has brought to market a series of four "Campus Stadium Production Bundles." They're expressly designed to equip high schools and colleges in the United States with broadcast-quality sports solutions, empowering the talent of broadcast media's future.
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