Thursday, May 14, 2026

Broadcast stocks miss out on midterm enthusiasm

Wall Street was believed to be pleased with results of the midterm elections, in which Republicans gained control of both houses of Congress. Broadcasters...

Foolish stock tips for November

Two Motley Fool analysts picked media companies. Interested?

Here’s a hohum for internet MVPDs

Joel Espelien believes the FCC’s move to add linear internet program providers to the MVPD universe is a proceeding going exactly nowhere.
Money

KOAN heads for the checkbook for fence fine

Alaska Integrated Media was not able to successfully pin blame for the damage on an act of God.
FTC / Federal Trade Commission

Calling plastic bags oxodegradable may be deceptive

One of the areas where the FTC is on the alert for deceptive advertising is in the green/environmentally-friendly area.
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EMF adds in Louisiana

KCIJ-FM splits the difference between a pair of Louisiana markets.

25 Super Cool Sales Tips From Legendary Action Movies

Today we head to Hollywood for a nice hefty collection of sales tips from famous actors who had no idea that was what they were providing.

Broadcast stocks slip on oil slick

The Wall Street headline writers said troubles with crude oil prices caused a mixed day in the markets, but it wasn’t so mixed for...
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Magnum closes on Wisconsin foursome

A deal to sell AM-FM combos in Racine and West Bend, both in the Milwaukee area, has made it to the finish line.
Disney

Disney content heads for Android

Walt Disney Studios is partnering with Google Play.

Kenny calls out cable on broadcast attack

Robert C. Kenny is amazed that cable can complain about the retransmission fee growth of broadcast TV.
The Tacher Company

Columbus combo inks rep service

An old fashioned AM-FM combo is adding national representation from the Tacher Company.
Washington Redskins

DC Rep wants “Redskins” banned from broadcast

Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) enjoys the full benefit of the Congressional bully pulpit, and she’s using it to urge the FCC to eradicate the use of the word “Redskins” from the airwaves.

Close encounter in the Rockies

Gray Television now has the deeds and the keys to a pair of television facilities in Montana.
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Denver deal: The more, the Merilatt

Gregory K. Merilatt is one of three Merilatts contracting to acquire KDCO-AM Golden CO.