Riverbend buys four translators in Idaho
Max Nichols is selling K224EL (92.7) and K265EW (100.9) in Pocatello; K284BQ (104.7) Lava Hot Springs; and K290CA (105.9) West Yellowstone, MT (close to the Idaho line) to Riverbend Communications for $70K. K265EW will air
ALT 106.7 launching in Monterey, CA
LA-based Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters will launch ALT 106.7 6/9 in the Monterey-Salinas-Santa
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 6/2/14:
Cumulus ups three to VP/GM stripes
Cumulus Media announced the promotions of Hugh McPherson to VP/GM of Cumulus Melbourne
‘Undateable’, ‘Last Comic Standing’ dip; ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ flat
ABC was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers. On ABC, game one of the NBA Finals scored a 5.1 adults...
Google in talks to buy Songza
Google CEO Larry Page is in talks to acquire the Songza, a Long Island City-based music curation and streaming service with 5.5 million
L&L closes on W251BQ
L&L Broadcasting has closed on its acquisition of a translator CP in Peoria, IL from Radio Assist Ministry. W251BQ (98.1) will become L&L's third translator in the market.
Jammin’ Z90’s Big Bus rolls home to San Diego
Local Media San Diego’s XHITZ-FM Jammin’ Z90 Tijuana-San Diego welcomed the return of its biggest promotional vehicle ever, the “Big Bus.” Back in the 90’s, the 50-foot bus was a familiar sight throughout San Diego County and cruised around in its colorful enormity turning heads and showing up at station and community events… and sometimes, at competitors’ events.
Pubcasters comment on Spectrum Auction R&O
The Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS have issued
Nexstar selling three to Marshall Broadcasting Group
Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced agreements with Marshall Broadcasting Group for the sale of
Janney Capital: Time Warner, 21st Century Fox should merge
A report by media analyst Tony Wible of Janney Capital Markets suggests that a merger between media
GatesAir signs with Alpha Broadcasting for new TX
GatesAir, leader in over-the-air broadcast solutions for radio and television, has improved operational efficiency and on-air signal quality for Alpha
Stocks close at records after European Central Bank moves
Stocks finished with solid gains Thursday, as the S&P and Dow both achieved new record closes after the European Central Bank unveiled a raft...
Comcast files applications for spin-off from TWC merger
Comcast has filed license applications with the FCC for its spin-off of 3.9 million customers in
VAB readies statewide campaign against hunger
The Virginia Association of Broadcasters (VAB) announced a year-long campaign to support all seven regional food banks in Virginia by raising funds and