Radio & Television Business Report

A federal judge in a Delaware District Court recommended Thursday that a Motion to Dismiss filed by a defendant in a patent infringement case filed by Nielsen be granted — thus thwarting the nation's dominant audience measurement and data analytics firm in its legal claim of bespoke technology.

The Patrick Quinn-led PQ Media forecasts that the U.S. is expected to post much stronger growth in 2026 — thanks to the FIFA World Cup, potentially robust midterm political ad spending, and Winter Olympics coverage on NBCUniversal channels.

Ralph Oakley remains a titan of over-the-air television in retirement. The NAB will recognize Oakley's achievements as the head of Quincy Media, Inc., at the upcoming State Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C.

The E.W. Scripps Company has launched an enterprise-wide transformation plan designed to improve operating performance and unlock new value, targeting annualized enterprise EBITDA growth of $125 million-$150 million by 2028.

The Shapiro-led Consumer Technology Association is gaining attention for a letter sent Monday to the Senate Commerce Committee's Chairman and Ranking Member, ahead of yesterday's hearing on broadcast TV ownership rules that came to light only after the two-hour Capitol Hill affair.

On July 18, 2024, iHeartMedia decided to more vigorously compete for Spanish-language listeners and Hispanic ad dollars in a market that only recently saw the entry of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) and has been dominated by Hispanic FM pioneer Beasley Media Group. That gamble didn't pay off.

He's become Public Enemy No. 1 of the NAB and groups seeking what his organization has assailed as Congressional "mandates" designed to keep AM radio tuners in all vehicles and push ATSC 3.0 digital TV broadcasting forward, respectively. Soon, they'll have to contend with a new CTA CEO.

Your chance to honor Hispanic radio’s brightest stars is back! Nominations are now open for the 2026 Medallas de Cortez awards, to be presented at Streamline Publishing's Hispanic Radio Conference. Nominate across seven categories by March 13 at 8pm Eastern.

Just 48 hours after Roger Holler's radio broadcasting company completed a deal that saw it expand to Florida's Treasure Coast, a fresh transition has been struck that sees the Gainesville-headquartered operation add in Polk County, Fla. The deal brings to an end longtime ownership of the stations by Hall Communications.

The Acting Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau has been joined by the FCC's newly minted Managing Director in sending a pair of "Order to Pay or Show Cause" letters to a radio station owner who is very delinquent in meeting his regulatory fee obligations with the Commission.

G. Brint Ryan and Malinda Flenniken, the current Managing Partner of KBest Media, have given the official handshake to a deal awaiting a filing in the FCC's LMS for its regulatory approval. It sees the sale of "KBest Media," just east of Odessa-Midland, Tex.

While streaming platforms attempt to claim a larger share of sports viewership, new research from TVB shows that traditional broadcast television remains essential to sports enthusiasts who follow multiple sports throughout the year.

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) and the NAB have revealed that a notable correspondent for “CBS Sunday Morning,” who has also attracted audiences on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," is the recipient of the 2026 LABF Insight Award.

Cross-platform TV ad measurement and attribution company iSpot has brought to market an agentic AI-powered platform that the company says reimagines how independent measurement can be leveraged to unlock new insights, accelerate workflows, drive better consumer connections and assure advertising effectiveness.

The role of a sales executive has evolved, says Alexander Group media-focused change agent Matt Bartels. Today's sales pros require knowledge of new technological skills, and younger pros tend to have them all. However, as Bartels writes in this classic column, they may not be considering sales careers because they don't see it as a lucrative profession.

This Valentine’s Week, public speaking coach Rosemary Ravinal invites you to consider the following: What love language does your audience speak? How can you show up in ways that make them feel valued, respected, and inspired? This blog provides insights of benefit to your whole C-Suite.