Saturday, May 9, 2026

Stocks Inch Higher

Stocks were able to inch a bit higher today. Concerns remain steady around the Federal Reserves’ decision to hold off on raising interest rates....
U.S. Congress

Media Ownership Hearing on Tap Friday

The House plans a media ownership hearing on Friday.
Ed Markey

Markey, Eshoo Lead Support of FCC Net Neutrality

Several lawmakers signed a brief supporting the FCC’s Open Internet rules.

PCH Knocks On Number One

Last week in the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, Publishers Clearing House moved into #1

Smith Hopeful About Performance Royalties

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith is hopeful that radio can win the performance royalty issue.

SAG-AFTRA Members Ratify Code

SAG-AFTRA members ratified the union’s Sound Recordings Code.

More Scatter Dollars for TV

More scatter dollars for TV, cable flat in August.
Michael DeLier

Televised Debates Poorly Organized

Consultant Michael DeLier says the recent GOP debate was handled poorly.
FCC

What Are The Contest Rule Changes?

What are the contest rule changes?

Williams Case ‘Untidy Management Crisis’

Brian Williams returns to work Monday.
FCC

FCC Kicks Royce KUDL Protest

The FCC dismissed a petition from Royce over assigning KUDL to Entercom.
Broadcasting Pirate

NJ Pirate Fined $15k

The FCC fined a NJ pirate $15k.

Stocks Fall Again

Stocks fell Friday on renewed concerns over the global economy sparked by The Federal Reserve’s decision to not raise interest rates. Radio was able...
Pandora

Pandora Becoming More RPM Efficient

Pandora CFO Mike Herring says the company is becoming more RPM efficient.
Sirius XM

SiriusXM Gets Different Demo from Used Car Buyers

SiriusXM CEO Jim Meyer is pleased where the satcaster is coming off an “outstanding” second quarter