Saturday, May 9, 2026

FCC

FCC Now Involved in Sinclair-Dish Dispute

The FCC is now involved in the Sinclair-Dish dispute.

Smaller Cable Companies Struggling

Increased programming costs are shaking-out smaller cable companies.
HD Radio

All New Subaru’s Include HD Radio

Subaru makes HD Radio receivers standard equipment in its entire line-up.
Dish Network

Sinclair O&O’s Dark on Dish

Sinclair TV stations in 36 markets went dark as talks with Dish stalled.
Broadcasting Pirate

Pirate-Busting Meets Limits

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler reiterates the agency has limits in a pirate crackdown.
Stock Market

Wall Street Volatility Continues

U.S. stocks jumped early Tuesday but fell before the close
Pandora

Pandora Opens 37th Sales Office

Pandora has opened another sales office.

Public Stations Handle Money, Too

Greater Public helps stations garner more fundraising dollars.
For Sale

Burkesville, Ky. FM In Demand

Paperwork has been filed at the FCC to sell an FM in Burkesville, Ky.
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Pushes for “Bad Actor Factor” on Retrans

NAB has urged the FCC to include a “bad actor factor” in its re-trans rules.

Stocks Stumble Late

Stocks fell late today after starting the day with a 400 point rise. Radio was able to rebound slightly. Television wasn’t so lucky. The RBR...
TuneIn

TuneIn Goes Premium

TuneIn is now offering a premium subscription service.
Mark Cuban

Cuban to Investors: Do Nothing

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban believes investors should sit tight.

Media Planners Embrace TV

Media planners love TV.

What Radio’s Reach Say About Audience

Radio has some 30 million “ambassadors” in the U.S.