Saturday, May 9, 2026

Stocks Slip After Record Highs

U.S. stocks slipped Friday on the heels of flat U.S. retail sales. Radio was able to post a small gain, while Television posted a...

Blue Sky Gets Clear Path For Okla. FMs

Blue Sky Media, a newly formed media company based in Alva, Okla., is on its way to building a cluster of AMs and FMs thanks to two concurrent deals.

Meredith Makes Harty Choice, Declares Dividend

The company’s board elected Tom Harty President/COO and approved a 50 cent quarterly dividend.

Analyst: ‘TV Stations Are All Over The Map’

Analyst Marci Ryvicker says, among other things, that the core advertising at TV stations-in addition to automotive dollars-are
FCC

NAB, Senate Leaders React To FCC Non-Action

The NAB vehemently criticized the NAB’s refusal to change its cross-ownership rules

Media Brokers Express Disgust Over FCC Inaction

The FCC’s failure to change its 41-year-old media cross-ownership rules doesn’t sit well with the media brokers who spoke with RBR+TVBR
Gavel

Tuesday Auction Will Shift Spectrum

The shift of broadcast TV spectrum into wireless broadband networks is set to grow following an FCC auction with 62 bidders set for Tuesday.

Stocks Break Records

U.S. stocks set record highs Thursday thanks to a rally in oil prices and positive retail earnings reports. Radio and Television followed the market,...

Dual Radio Reception Set For Two Ford Vehicles

The 2017 Ford Fusion and Ford Escape now boast Sony HD Radio dual reception systems, a boost

Monte Spearman Adds In Arkansas

Spearman’s High Plains Radio grows to 20 properties with this AM-FM pair, which reaches

Entercom’s ‘Smart’ Approach To Growing Digital ROI

Yesterday RBR + TVBR subscribers learned how to create an effective digital campaign. Now read about what Entercom is doing to build
Greater Media, Inc.

Greater Media Rocker First To Get jācapps

The Philly rocker is the first station to get jācapps’ new Apple CarPlay mobile app. The app developer’s COO tells RBR + TVBR why this is an important step for the industry.

FCC Fines MSO Over Alleged EEO Violations

Fidelity Communications faces a $11,000 fine for hiring more than a dozen people in Lawton, Okla
RAB / Radio Advertising Bureau

RAB Begins Advocacy Efforts With ‘Impact’ Blog

Topics will range from research and insights impacting radio listeners and advertisers to storytelling, the RAB promises.

Stocks Fall Again

U.S. stocks fell Wednesday. The continual drop in oil prices finally pulled the market down. Radio and Television didn’t follow the market, with both...