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Global Ad and Marketing Spend To Jump By Nearly 10%
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.
Quincy Media Leader To Get Chuck Sherman TV Leadership Award
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.
Scripps Sparks An EBITDA-Targeted Transformation Plan
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.
Gary Shapiro’s Latest Broadcast Media Punch: Underused Spectrum
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.
The Future of TV Ownership Rules: On Cruz Control?
Are longstanding broadcast media ownership rules still relevant in the digital age and, if so, to what extent? That's a key question regarding the matter of whether more reform is needed, as Sen. Ted Cruz opened a hearing focused on repeal or modification of the 39% national broadcast audience reach cap.
MARC’s Latest Deal Means Hall’s End In Lakeland
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.
License Revocation Threat Comes To Steve Hegwood
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.
A Lone Star Radio Deal Takes Hold
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.
DAX US Scores With College Sports-Focused Audio Ad Sales Pact
The digital advertising exchange owned by Global is teaming with a media and technology company known for "powering college athletics." DAX US will serve as its sales partner for that company's live sports digital audio streams, "creating a new destination for advertisers looking to reach fans."
Soros-Controlled Audacy Now Sonos Radio’s Sales Partner
Under the agreement, Audacy will oversee advertising sales for more than 100 Sonos Radio stations while distributing the streams across the Audacy app and website, as well as Google Home, Alexa, and Apple Music.
Ex-TelevisaUnivision Head Leads Clear Channel Outdoor Privatization
Wade Davis became widely known as the individual who helped to create TelevisaUnivision, bringing Univision and Mexican media Goliath Televisa together in marriage. Now, Davis has reemerged with another notable privatization, and it involves an arm once tied to the biggest owner of radio stations in the U.S.
RAB: Radio’s Digital Revenue Sets A New Record In 2025
Digital advertising revenue reached $2.3 billion in 2025, accounting for one-quarter of all radio industry advertising revenue and stabilizing total industry sales. That's according to RAB’s 14th Annual Digital Benchmarking Report, produced by Borrell Associates.
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Epperson Signs Off On An FM Translator Spin
It's a mini-FM radio station serving Virginia's Tidewater region, and until now it has been licensed to the entity focused on religious programming led by Nancy Epperson, of the family linked to Salem Media. Pending Commission approval, this FM translator will be in the hands of a new owner.
CBS, ‘Daily Show’ Storyteller Mo Rocca Earns LABF Insight Award
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.
YouTube ‘Skinny Bundles’ Potential Gets Analyst Lens
Details have arrived from YouTube TV about how the Google-aligned entity plans to attract both "cord cutters" and those who have never had a cable TV services bill. MoffettNathanson Senior Analyst Robert Fishman took a close look at the potential impact of the forthcoming "skinny bundle" on the TV business.
Co-Viewing Data Come With New VideoAmp, TVision Deal
TVision, which seeks to gain business partners by measuring every second of TV and Connected TV viewer engagement, has signed an expanded licensing agreement with measurement firm VideoAmp that brings TVision's person-level calibration data for Connected TV to the VideoAmp sphere.
MLB In Mexico, Gracias To TelevisaUnivision
The world's largest creator of Spanish-language audio and video content has entered into a strategic agreement with Major League Baseball that allows it to broadcast in Mexico "a wide offering of live baseball, original content and multiplatform coverage.
APM Group Offers Next Challenge for Media & Journalism
“This is a defining moment for local journalism,” said Jeff Freeland Nelson, executive director of the Glen Nelson Center. “The Next Challenge exists to fuel that innovation, support risk-takers, and ensure local journalism continues to play its vital role in serving our democracy.”
A ‘C.L.E.A.R.’ Way To Lead Through Communication
"Message confusion doesn’t stay contained; it spreads through employees, the media, and public perception and will cost more to clean up later," warns PR professional turned public speaker Rosemary Ravinal. "That’s why leaders at all levels and industries benefit greatly from message discipline."
Sashkin, ‘SuperFrank’ To Host LPTV Spectrum Talk
The LPTV Broadcasters Association is planning a webinar for broadcasters, media investors, spectrum buyers, communications professionals, and those interested in acquiring or understanding U.S. television spectrum. Advisors interested in the future of broadcast, data distribution, and 5G-enabled services are also welcome.
Harnack Connects With MaxxKonnect Through Advisory Pact
A provider of prioritized connectivity and technical services for the broadcast industry led by Josh Bohn has forged a strategic advisory partnership with Kirk Harnack, making him a strategic consultant to the company.
A ‘Built-In Traffic and Billing System’ Comes From NextKast
The San Antonio-based developer of an all-in-one automation platform has brought to market a built-in traffic and billing system designed to simplify operations for independently owned radio broadcasting companies.
MaxxConnect Welcomes A Senior Engineer
He's spent the last 10 years as Chief Engineer of Beasley Media Group's Las Vegas radio stations, working on such ratings champions as KKLZ-FM. Now, he's joined the team at MaxxKonnect to serve as a Senior Engineer for the Southeastern U.S.
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