Saturday, May 16, 2026

WEDX-FM Boston flips to Country

CCME’s Evolution 101.7 EDM/Dance WEDX-FM Boston has flipped to Country 6/13. The station is

NBA finals win big; ‘Undateable,’ ‘Gang Related’ steady

ABC was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. Game four of the NBA Finals garnered a 5.2 adults 18-49 rating,...
Liberty Global

Liberty Global, Discovery looking for 49% in Formula One

John Malone’s Liberty Global and Discovery Communications are reportedly working to bridge

21st Century Fox will keep Vice Media stake

We just reported that Time Warner is said to be in talks to buy a major stake in Vice Media, the global
Bill O'Shaughnessy

The Passing of Ruby Dee

With the passing of Ruby Dee, the American theatre has lost one of its most gifted and talented actors. And WVOX has lost a neighbor. Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee - you have to take them together - were a beloved presence in our home heath.

KGSR Austin introduces SXSW crash victim to Ed Sheeran

Emmis’ AAA/American KGSR-FM Austin led an effort to help a young woman injured in the crash at this year's South by Southwest (SXSW) event to meet pop star Ed Sheeran.
Cox Media Group

Big Machine, Cox Media Group sign direct licensing deal

It’s the sixth such deal with radio groups that already include Clear Channel, Cumulus, Greater media

PPM Day 4 Update

The Nielsen May PPM is a big one and today's summary covers an important range of trendsetting markets 37-48. With timing better

Fox, Cumulus, dcp partner for American Country Countdown Awards

FOX, Cumulus and dick clark productions announced the
Univision Communications, Inc.

WSJ: Univision for sale

The owners of Univision Communications Inc., in their search for an exit, have held preliminary discussions in recent weeks with

Stocks fall; S&P 500 down for third day

Stocks fell on Thursday, as a spike in oil prices and softer-than-expected economic data dented sentiment on Wall Street. As unrest in Iraq intensified,...
Raul Alarcon

SBS and Raul Alarcon re-up

Spanish Broadcasting System CEO Raul Alarcon has signed a new contract that will keep him there until December 2018. According to the regulatory filing, new contract will pay him $1.75 million per year with the potential to earn an annual performance bonus of up to $750K.

Steel City Media buys Wilks KC stations

Pittsburgh-based Steel City Media is purchasing four Wilks Broadcasting stations in Kansas City--CHR KMXV-FM, Country KFKF-FM, AC KCKC-FM

Add two representatives to Local Radio Freedom Act

Two Members of the House of Representatives have joined the coalition co-sponsoring a
John Rockefeller

Sen. Rockefeller comments on Facebook’s targeted ad policy

Senator John D. Rockefeller IV (Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee—D-WV) issued a statement after Facebook announced its plans