Monday, August 25, 2025

What is Radio’s Auto Ad Spend Silver Lining?

While auto ad spend is projected to drop in all media, radio has a silver lining for a bit.
CBS

The Surprise About CBS All Access/Showtime

CBS 2nd-quarter subscriber figures for All Access and Showtime surprised analysts.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair to Pay $9M to Settle Retrans Probe

Sinclair will pay $9M+ to move on from retrains probe.

Stocks Post Monthly Gains

U.S. stocks slipped again Friday, but were able to post monthly gains for the sixth month in a row. Radio was able to post...
Handshake

Reno Deal Closes

Buyers and sellers wanted to wrap-up deals as July wound down.

Beasley Revenue Up, Preps for GM Integration

Beasley reported net revenue is up.

Consolidation Hits Auto Dealer Ad Spend

Auto dealer ad spend is contracting due to consolidation.
Les Moonves

‘Dollars Flowed Back to Broadcast Television’

CBS Chair/CEO Leslie Moonves says the company had its best upfront in years.

Stocks Slip For Another Day

U.S. stocks slipped again Thursday thanks to lukewarm earnings reports. Radio and Television followed the market, with both showing losses. The RBR Radio Index fell...

EAS Deadline Looms

The next EAS deadline for stations is July 30.
Sumner Redstone

Redstone Case to Continue

There will be no quick end to the court battles between Sumner Redstone and Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman.
FCC

How Swap Resolves Underwriting Problem

The Cesar Chavez Foundation wants to renew its license for a California FM, but there’s a protest.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar Closes on Senior Note Offering

Nexstar Broadcasting closed on a private offering of $900 million in new senior notes.

Stocks Dip Slightly

U.S. stocks dipped slightly Wednesday after the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold short-term interest rates. Radio was able to post a small gain, while...
Tegna

Institutional Investors Buy More Tegna

Institutional investors up their shares in Tegna, formerly Gannett.