Monday, June 29, 2026

Stocks Slip Further

U.S. stocks slipped further Monday, thanks to a drop in oil prices. Radio and Television followed the market, with both showing losses. The RBR Radio...

Nielsen Boots 35 Households From L.A. PPM Panel

An impact analysis and “aggressive review of protocols” is underway, with all other PPM markets under review by Nielsen.

Chevy Trucks to the Top

In last week’s Media Monitors TV Spot Ten, the Chevrolet Dealer Association popped into #1 with 18,781 spots.

GEICO Remains Radio’s #1

In last week’s Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten, GEICO repeated at #1 with 43,352 spots

Analyst: Paramount Sale Critical For Viacom

Analyst Michael Nathanson believes the best interim CEO can do “is sell 100% of Paramount to the highest bidder.”

Stocks Take Slight Dip

U.S. stocks dipped slightly Friday. Investors expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later this year. Radio and Television did not follow the...

Tom Dooley Takes Interim CEO Role At Viacom

A permanent successor to former CEO Phillipe Dauman will be named in September.

Emmis Privatization Doubles Down On Radio

Emmis’ magazines excluding Indianapolis Monthly and its WLIB-AM in New York are to be sold as it seeks to go private for a third time.
Emmis Communications

‘No Mad Dash To Privatization’ From Emmis Move

Broker Dick Kozacko tells RBR + TVBR that Emmis' privatization effort is unique to Emmis, which "is not growing."
Tower

A Broker’s Guide To LMAs

Are you or your company contemplating a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA)? Here’s some advice for your broker.

Bahakel Renews With Nielsen

Nielsen will continue to provide ratings estimates for its TV stations in five stations across the South.

Amazon Prime Puts Pilots In Free Flight

Emmy-nominated originals are being unlocked to nonsubscribers ahead of the awards as a tool for new subscribers.

Stocks Inch Higher

U.S. stocks inched a bit higher Thursday as oil prices rose, but the dollar fell. Radio was able to post a gain, while Television...
iHeart Radio

iHeart Blows Up Mid-Atlantic

Michael Preacher will lead its new DC region; Dave Carwile will oversee the 10 stations now in the "Virginia-Carolina" stable.
Towers

FM Translator ‘Open Window’ Fetches $4M

Nearly 90 FM translator sales have been logged since July 29, when the FCC opened a window for transactions.