Thursday, May 14, 2026

Don Pardo, iconic NBC announcer, passes

Don Pardo, the ubiquitous TV and radio announcer whose booming baritone became as much a part

Conditional Access market set to decline

The global market for conditional access (CA) technology used in set-top boxes is set to contract as

Greg Ausham named PD at WNNX-FM

Cumulus has appointed Greg Ausham as Program Director for WNNX (“Rock 100.5”) in Atlanta
Aereo

Broadcasters ask court for Aereo injunction

Having won the Supreme Court case, broadcasters are now proposing that New York federal judge Alison

Nebraska Broadcasters Association inducts two into Hall of Fame

The Nebraska Broadcasters Association has welcomed Rod
Jelli, Inc.

Jelli adds major Emmis, Beasley stations

Jelli, the programmatic ad platform for radio, has signed two deals to deploy RadioSpot, its cloud-based ad

Dow closes up 176 points; Nasdaq at 14-year high

Stocks finished with strong gains Monday, helped by deal news and easing Ukraine-Russia tensions. A better-than-expected reading on the housing market also boosted sentiment...
Wells Fargo Securities

Media: The state of retrans and reverse comp

Marci Ryvicker, Wells Fargo Securities Senior Analyst, and her team have provided an updated
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB files, challenging FCC’s Incentive Auction Order

NAB has filed a petition for review with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit challenging certain elements of the FCC's May 2014 broadcast spectrum incentive auction order.

Jermaine “Wiggy” Wiggins joins HOT 96.9

Greater Media announced former NFL Player and Sports Personality Jermaine “Wiggy” Wiggins has joined Rhythmic AC HOT 96.9 “GetUp Crew” in Boston. His first day on the morning show will be 8/19.

NBC launches campaign for “The Blacklist”

NBC has launched a major effort to ensure continued awareness for its No. 1 drama, “The Blacklist,” which kicks off its second season on 9/22.
Time Warner Cable

TWC adds Pac-12 channels in LA

Just in time for the college football season, Time Warner Cable is adding five additional Pac-12 channels

Bright House a wild card in Comcast-TWC merger

As the FCC reviews Comcast's proposed buy of Time Warner Cable, one issue it has to decide is
FCC

Litany of licenses: granted and dismissed

Here’s a list of the FCC’s latest licenses, construction permits and transfers of control—granted and dismissed—for TV, AM and FM. This list is current as of 8/5/14:

IMER Mexico upgrades all FMs to HD Radio

iBiquity Digital announced Mexican broadcast group IMER (Instituto Mexicano de la Radio) has