Wednesday, May 20, 2026

NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB files comments on AM revitalization

Here are comments the NAB filed 1/22 with the FCC regarding its NPRM on AM revitalization

Study: Top cultural trends affecting consumers, brands (video)

Media agency Mindshare has released findings from Culture Vulture 2014, an annual comprehensive overview of

IBM drags on Dow; Stocks mostly rise

Stocks closed mostly higher on Wednesday after trading in a narrow range for most of the session. Markets shrugged off mostly disappointing earnings, but...

Clear Channel Airports, SmartTray pact on flight trays

Clear Channel Airports, a division of Clear Channel Outdoor, announced a partnership with SmartTray

Alex “El Genio” Lucas adds three more affiliates

AL & CM Broadcasting, which offers a Hispanic radio network to US stations, says its premier syndicated talent, Alex “El Genio” Lucas is entering...
Howard Stern

Howard Stern’s Birthday Bash set

Howard Stern and SiriusXM have invited anyone in the world to listen for free to “Howard Stern’s Birthday Bash” broadcast live from New York’s...

KXTE launches “Sin 1075 HD2”

CBS Radio’s Alternative KXTE-FM X 107.5 calls it Las Vegas’ first electronic dance music station. Sin 1075 HD2 will play favorite EDM artists including,...

Media Monitors keeps MRC Accreditation

The accreditation has been continued for its radio spot data service. Media Monitors, a subsidiary of RCS
Simul Media

Simulmedia, FourthWall Media expand partnership

To deepen Simulmedia’s TV audience analytics and help build the next generation of purchase-based closed loop ad targeting on TV, Simulmedia, an audience-targeted TV...
Deal

DKS closes on WDKM sale

DKS Communications has closed on the sale of Adult Hits WDKM-FM 106.1 mHz Wisconsin Dells, WI to Casper Communications
RAB / Radio Advertising Bureau

Radio ads move the needle for home improvement

Findings from RAB’s Finding Consumer Trends (F.C.T.) Report show that when consumers are determining their next home improvement project, radio ads influence that decision....

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’, ‘New Girl’ rise

NBC was the number one network Tuesday in adults 18-49 while CBS was on top with total viewers. On FOX, Brooklyn Nine-Nine garnered a...
ANA

ANA opposes ad tax provision in Baucus tax reform draft

Here’s the latest development with the ANA and the Ad Tax proposal: Advertising is a driving force

Comcast taps Barclays for potential TWC offer

Comcast has reportedly added Barclays Plc as an adviser as it evaluates a potential deal for Time Warner Cable. Comcast also tapped JPMorgan Chase last year for advice as well. Charter Communications made a formal offer last week to buy Time Warner Cable for $132.50 per share, or $37.3 billion, based on shares outstanding. It was roundly rejected.

Weather Channel: DirecTV should waive cancellation fees

The Weather Channel wants DirecTV to waive its steep cancellation fees for customers seeking to drop