Sunday, August 2, 2026

CRN adds four new shows

CRN Digital Talk Radio announced the addition of four new shows to its roster. Anthony Dias Blue’s consumer-oriented food, wine, and travel-oriented show The...
ABC

ABC was second on Thursday

ABC finished #2 on Thursday in Adults 18-49 for the 2nd week in a row, as Scandal and Grey’s ranked as the night’s Top...
iPad

44% of households connecting TVs to the net

Television sets have traditionally been the sole devices for viewing video content, but new platforms have emerged that allow consumers to

Monterey AM going noncom

$300K KRXA-AM Monterey-Salinas-Santa Cruz CA (Carmel Valley CA) from KRXA LLC (Harold S. Ginsberg) to El Sembrador Ministrites (Noel Diaz et al). $30K escrow,...
Tom Wheeler

New York Times questions Obama’s FCC pick

A pledge was made in 2007 by then-candidate Barack Obama to keep lobbyists away
Clear Channel

Clear Channel unveils “State of Listening” report

The national research from CCME on the popularity of radio across multiple platforms spells out the medium’s continued, widespread

LocusPoint grabs another Class A

A young television group that has all the hallmarks of an incentive auction speculator has previously bought nine television stations in seven markets –...
Sold

Elmira-Olean NY deal details revealed

Another deal contract has arrived in the FCC’s virtual backyard, and yes, it involves Backyard Broadcasting as the seller. Community Broadcasters is getting seven...
American Idol

American Idol judges not being renewed?

American IdolAfter a ratings plummet this season, none of the four judges on the singing competition will be asked to return next season, an individual with knowledge of Fox's plans told The Wrap: “The network has resolved to stop paying the huge salaries it has been shoveling out for its big name talent, i.e. Carey's reported $18 million package, Minaj's $12 million salary and former judge Jennifer Lopez's $15 million.”

Stocks end lower, halting record-setting run

Stocks ended moderately lower on Thursday, halting Wall Street's record-setting streak, even as data showed that weekly jobless claims fell to a five-year low....
Comcast and NBCU

Tea Party organizing for Comcast investor event

Comcast is getting set to meet with its investors in Philadelphia – and members of the Tea Party, both with and without shares in...
John McCain

McCain introduces his video bill

The promise by Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) to deliver a bill establishing a la carte, setting penalties for broadcasters who move
US Congress

More reps sign on to LRFA

The Local Radio Freedom Act is designed to head off the imposition of any new royalty burdens on broadcast radio stations, and in the...
Telemundo

Telemundo Media launches FLUENCY

Telemundo Media says FLUENCY is a new LA-based multiplatform production studio that will develop and produce premium content for the full spectrum of U.S....
Dial Global

Dial Global names format hosts

Dial Global announced new on-air lineups for its Hot Country, Hot AC, Mainstream Country, Adult Contemporary, and Rock 2.0 music formats. The changes impact...