Thursday, August 6, 2026

Regional Reps launches mobile broadcast calendar

Every year radio rep firm Regional Reps has produced a printed, laminated 3-year broadcast calendar, a popular promotional gift for radio stations and agency...
U.S. Congress

House Republicans to FCC: Stay out of news content

On 12/10, numerous Republican leaders in Fred Upton’s Commerce Committee and

Rep. Mel Watt confirmed to head FHFA

By a vote of 57-41 12/10, senators confirmed the Democrat from North Carolina to lead the
John Tesh

John Tesh Radio Show moving in Cincinnati

Effective next week, John Tesh will be moving in Cincinnati, from Pillar of Fire’s Christian AC WAKW-FM to Cumulus’ heritage AC WRRM-FM. The program...
Marci Ryvicker

Ryvicker on Fox at UBS

FOX COO Chase Carey spoke at the annual UBS Global and Media Communications Conference in NYC 12/10. Wells Fargo Securities Senior Analyst Marci Ryvicker...

Stocks close lower as investors weigh budget, Fed

Stocks took a step back on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 easing from a record close and halting a two-session winning streak. Investors tracked...
John Rockefeller

Rockefeller: Too much at stake with Incentive Auction

Here’s Senator John D. Rockefeller IV’s (Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee) opening statement from the “Crafting a Successful Incentive Auction: Stakeholders’ Perspectives” hearing 12/10. While he noted that a successful incentive auction will mean more robust wireless networks both for voice and data in rural and urban areas around the country, he also said it should minimize disruptions and expense to those broadcasters who choose to remain in the business:

“Sleepy Hollow” down, “The Voice” steady

On NBC, The Voice matched last week's 3.4 adults 18-49 rating. The two hour premiere of The Sing-Off garnered a 2.4 up 26% from...

B101-FM changing name to “MoreFM”

Jerry Lee’s heritage AC in Philadelphia will promote the name change throughout
Greg Walden

Walden announces bipartisan agreements on FCC reform

Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) announced
Deal

Genesis Media acquires Commercial Media Sales

Genesis Media Holdings, owners of McGavren Guild Media, McGavren Guild Malls and
iTunes Radio

iTunes Radio hires Mike Pallad from Cumulus

Former Cumulus Media EVP/Sales Michael Pallad is now overseeing ad sales for iTunes Radio
David Poltrack

Poltrack sees ad growth; details new media consumption

Speaking at the annual UBS Global and Media Communications Conference in NYC 12/9, said

Broadcasters honored at VAB event

The Vermont Association of Broadcasters (VAB) says a record crowd showed up for its  Hall of Fame Banquet in Burlington, VT 12/7. Burlington radio...
Simul Media

Simulmedia closes on $25 Million D round

Simulmedia, a New York City-based television ad targeting company which operates the Simulmedia Audience Network, has closed a $25 million Series D round of...