FCC Updates Broadcast Station Totals
As of Sept. 30 there are 1,778 UHF and VHF stations and 15,508 licensed AM and FM radio stations on the air in the U.S.
Tower Owner Completes $196M Funding Drive
Proceeds will be used to fully repay the existing credit facility on the 407 tower sites in its portfolio.
Forward Auction Halted After Just One Round
A RBR + TVBR analysis of bidding in Round 1 of Stage 2 of the Forward Auction concludes that scant activity was seen
Stocks Rise, Along With Oil Prices
Among the key gainers were, once again, Netflix. Nexstar climbed 2%, to $52.92
Bay Area AM Officially Goes To Salem
The outright purchase follows an LMA agreement executed in June with the troubled facility’s court-appointed receiver.
Emmis: Terre Haute Turnaround Achieved
All-important net income was realized in the six-month period of fiscal 2017 ending August 31
Stocks Close Higher
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday thanks to stronger-than-expected quarterly reports. Radio and Television followed the market, with both finally posting gains.
The RBR Radio Index rose...
AudioHQ Inks Triton Rep Deal
With the arrangement, AudioHQ will assume all audio advertising inventory operations and service delivery in the U.S.
New Microphone Released By Soundelux USA
The U195 cardioid fet P48 microphone is now available
ATSC 3.0 Transition Go-To Guide Released
The ATSC 3.0 Implementation and Planning Guide is now available at the GatesAir website
SMPTE Sets Keynotes For Conference, Symposium
CBS engineering VP Robert Seidel will focus his remarks on the benefits of digital television, and discuss current trends
Beasley Spins Four In Charlotte To Entercom
WBT-AM & FM, WLNK and WFNZ are going to the nation's fourth-largest broadcaster for $24 million
TRANSACTIONS TODAY: Gamma, Morcom and more
A translator associated with WSBS-AM is being purchased by Bruce Danzinger so he can give it to Ed Levine
Dear NFL: Turn To Radio For Ratings Recovery
According to pundits, the sky is falling for the NFL. Perhaps listening to the radio will yield some good programming ideas.
Entercom Set To Refinance Its Debt
A new $520 million senior secured credit facility and a $460 million term loan B with a seven-year maturity is planned