Friday, July 3, 2026

Walmart Leads Retail

In the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten last week, Walmart remained at #1 airing 24,978 spots. The Chevrolet Dealer Association stayed at #2
Shopping / Christmas / Holiday

Which Tech Sales Are Strong?

Holiday shopping has started off strong.

Satellite Rule Changes Could Affect Station Owners

FCC proposes streamlining satellite rules.
Disney

Disney Stock Plunges After Cable Subs Bleed

The Walt Disney Company has lost 7M cable subscribers over the past two years.

Say “Buh Bye” to Beats

Apple shuts down its Beats music streaming service today.

When Your Audience Isn’t Listening, They’re…

Can you afford not to know the tech trends impacting radio?

Dow Ends Lower

The Dow ended lower Friday in a shortened, post-Thanksgiving session. Losses from Disney and energy shares were to blame. The S&P and Nasdaq were...

Media Ownership Hearing On Tap for Thursday

Media ownership has the attention of Congress this week.
Stock Market

Stocks Mostly Unchanged

Stocks stayed mostly unchanged on the last full trading day of the week

Expect FCC Data Privacy, Security Crackdown?

The FCC hired online privacy expert Jonathan Mayer.

Stocks Drift Higher

Stocks climbed a bit higher today. Energy stocks showed strong gains, causing an increase by afternoon trading. Radio posted gains, while Television showed losses. The...
Sold

Charlottesville Translator Sale Closes

An FM translator sale in Charlottesville closes.

Lawmakers Ask About Uncollected FCC Fines

Lawmakers ask the FCC about higher-dollar uncollected penalties.
FCC

FCC to Dump Old Re-Design as Part of Web Update

The FCC expects to unveil its website re-design Dec. 10.

Why Regional Repack Saves Time, Money

Cindy Cavell of Cavell Mertz & Associates says a regional repack makes sense.