Saturday, July 4, 2026

Katz Media Group

Katz Programmatic Ad Buy Pilot Begins

Katz says its new ad programmatic ad buying exchange is running a pilot test.

Stocks Slide as Fed Says No to Rate Increase

Stocks fell slightly today even though the Federal Reserve decided not to raise short-term interest rates. Radio also slid. Television showed a slight increase. The...
Dollar Sign

Radio, Network TV See Ad Growth

U.S. ad expenditures dropped nearly 4% in the second quarter to $38 billion.
Democrat and Republican

Time to Retire Equal Time

It's time to retire the Equal-Time rules.
Ajit Pai

Pai: AM Window ‘Critical’

FCC Commissioner Pai says an AM-only translator window is not a giveaway.
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler on AM Window: “It’s an Ask.”

Wheeler says AMs are asking too much in an FM translator window.

Contest Rules Update Approved

The FCC approved updating its broadcast contest rules.

Podcasting, Mobile Trends in Public Radio

Podcasting & mobile listening are takeaways of the Jacobs Media Public Radio Tech Survey.
Gordon Smith

AM Window, Translator Hop ‘Not Mutually Exclusive’

NAB is "very anxious" for the initiative to give AM owners relief to move forward.
Media system in a vehicle

Consumers Willing to Pay for Car Connectivity

Will consumers pay for connectivity in cars or not?
FCC

KDOC Skirts $6,000 Fine

The FCC rescinded a $6,000 fine against KDOC(TV), Anaheim, Calif.
Handshake

Rusk, Texas AM to Get a Buyer

KTLU/KWRW intends to sell KTLU(AM), Rusk, Texas.
US Congress

CBO Costs Out FCC Process Reform Act

The CBO has estimated how much it would cost to implement the FCC Process Reform Act.

Stocks Rise For Another Day

Stocks rose for a second day in a row. This was led by rising energy and oil prices. Television also showed gains, with Radio...
Greg Walden

Walden Has High Auction Hopes

Lawmaker Greg Walden has high hopes for the upcoming spectrum incentive auction.