Thursday, May 14, 2026

Telemundo

Telemundo launches reality contest with built-in sponsors

One way to guarantee that a new program will generate some cash is to involve sponsors from the get-go,

Pandora tops digital audio chart

CCM&E was the top performer among members of the radio community

Apple defeats gravity along with broadcasters

We were complaining about falling apples yesterday, but have no such complaints today as the tech giant was one of many stocks on the...

NBC takes Tuesday with Talent

America has the Talent, and NBC has the program featuring it and it was good enough for a Tuesday night Nielsen victory, according to...
Sold

Distress sale in southwest New York completed

The sale of a quartet of stations in the Olean NY market has made it to the finish line.
U.S. Supreme Court

Another attempt to overturn Citizens United

Democrats have received enough support to continue the debate
Survey / Poll

Media fares moderately in prestige poll

Three jobs associated with the media were in the neighborhood of the 50-50 line.
Disney

Disney long-term stock performance earns applause

The ability to thrive as an essentially old media company in the new digital age is lauded.

LPFM overcomes NIMBY hurdle

New station excitement isn’t shared by those living near a proposed tower site.
Sirius XM

SiriusXM growth picks up

A healthy market for new automobiles is proving to be a shot in the arm for satellite radio service SiriusXM

As Apple falls, so do most other things

Where is Sir Isaac Newton when you need him? It’s just gravity, traders! Oh, well – analysts believe Apple’s upcoming product announcement will help...
FCC

FCC sets tentative September agenda

A number of issues of interest to broadcasters will be topic of discussion

Raycom addresses DirecTV deal

Raycom says DirecTV is the one antagonizing the public
Chat

The many challenges facing AM radio

What are the chances for survival for the AM band, the senior broadcast medium in the US?

Fox cooks up a Monday night win

MasterChef on Fox and Bachelor in Paradise on ABC were tied 18-49, but ABC’s 3rd hour was poor enough to bring its total average...