As Mission Consolidates, Dish Says No To Retrans Offer
Mission Broadcasting, the entity led by Dennis Thatcher, has become the latest station owner to become entangled in yet another retransmission consent stalemate. It involves Dish, and comes as Mission is consolidating stations owned by various licensees that enjoy shared service agreements with Nexstar Media Group.
D.C. Pundits Posit Possible Post-Election Commissioner Moves
The latest presidential election-related gossip to emerge from the Nation's Capital involves the FCC. And, it appears that no matter who wins the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, the composition of its Commissioners will not be the same come January 21.
Entercom ‘Enhancements’ Lead To Alt., Country Job Cuts
An internal memo distributed to Entercom staff and obtained by RBR+TVBR on Thursday, written by President/CEO David Field, suggests some significant programming strategy alterations are coming soon for the company's Country and Alternative properties. At the same time, a restructuring of the audio media company's national sales teams is about to transpire.
A Big 2021 Schedule Change For NAB Show and Radio Show
The National Association of Broadcasters officially shifted the dates of its annual conference and expo in Las Vegas from mid-April to mid-October 2021. At the same time, the 2021 Radio Show, a co-production of the NAB and the RAB, will be co-located with the NAB Show.
House E&C Markup OK’s Butterfield Bill, Nixes Walden Want
Legislation introduced in late July that would reinstate the minority tax certificate program, a move that many say will reinvigorate the potential for increased radio and TV station ownership by women and multicultural operators, is moving to the full U.S. House of Representatives for a floor vote. But, it is absent of one key subject.
Meredith Corp. Takes ‘Prudent’ Step Toward Local, National Split
It's not in response to any specific conversations or events. Rather, Meredith Corp. is taking "a prudent step to increase the number of options available" by seeking shareholder approval of an amendment to its charter. Why? The goal, the company says, would assist in a split of its national and local assets -- should it elect to make such a move.
Butterfield’s Media Diversity Bill Gets An Important Markup
Legislation introduced July 25 by a Democratic Congressman that would promote diversity of ownership in the broadcast industry by reestablishing the Minority Tax Certificate Program is one of 38 bills on the markup docket for a Wednesday session of the powerful House Energy & Commerce Committee.
Nick Cannon Returns To Nationally Syndicated Show Ahead of ‘Power’ Restoration
With the controversy surrounding Nick Cannon's comments steeped in Jewish stereotypes made on a July podcast now faded from public consciousness, the multi-media star is returning to his syndicated program -- but not just yet at his flagship FM.
Nexstar, Mission Get New Multimillion-Dollar Revolving Credit Commitments
Nexstar Broadcasting and "variable interest entity" Mission Broadcasting have received new revolving credit commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $280 million under each entity’s respective existing credit agreements.
Scripps and Dish Kiss and Make Up
At 4:02pm Eastern on Sunday, as some were enjoying a relaxing long holiday weekend and a happy break from work obligations, The E.W. Scripps Co. and Dish Network finally got a little bit of celebration of their own. A five-week impasse that led the broadcast TV stations owned by Scripps to be blocked from Dish subscribers had finally come to an end.
With Radio Stations Gone, Court Orders Ed Stolz To Jail
For two decades, he fought Entercom to reverse the 1996 sale of what is today KUDL-FM in Sacramento. Two years ago, he was ordered to pay ASCAP some $1.5 million in unpaid royalty fees. In July, the situation worsened for Ed Stolz, with his three stations being placed in receivership for ignoring the ASCAP order. Now, things are even worse for Stolz.
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RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast: Bob Proffitt, Alpha Media
What role have Alpha Media’s flagship stations played in informing and entertaining listeners across the COVID-19 pandemic, and how has the company responded to client and listeners needs? President/CEO Bob Proffitt shares all in this exclusive RBR+TVBR InFOCUS Podcast, sponsored by Dot.FM. LISTEN HERE
FCC Gives Affirmative Nod To Another RNN License Mod
In March, a modified TV market modification request from an independent news and information-focused broadcaster seeking a path to coverage across the vast New York City DMA on all Altice USA systems was granted by the Media Bureau. Now, this TV operation has secured a path to a slot across another major MVPD, giving it a boost in the Garden State.
Nexstar Board Opens The Door To A Big Stock Buyback
With its shares comfortably above $90 and its March 23 COVID-19 influenced dip to $46.26 well in its past, Nexstar Media Group -- flush with national attention from the Sept. 1 prime-time debut of NewsNation, a three-hour prime-time news block on its WGN America -- is ready to buy back another big chunk of Class A common stock.