BlackRock’s Media Moves: First Scripps, Now Two Others
In a SC 13G/A filing with the SEC, BlackRock Inc. recently revealed that now holds 8,593,267 Class A common shares of The E.W. Scripps Co. It turns out that BlackRock now holds a significant percentage of shares in another TV company, and is trimming its stake in one of the audio content industry's biggest radio station groups.
FCC To Three FMs: Cease Broadcasts Immediately!
In an August 2017 Summary Decision from then-FCC Chief Administrative Law Judge Richard L. Sippel, authorizations for a trio of FM broadcast licenses were revoked. It ended 14 years of wrangling with the FCC over allegations of lack of candor, misrepresentation and unauthorized transfer of control, among others. Now, they've formally lost their 17-year fight for their right to broadcast.
Cross-Platform Video Measurement and Data: A Gotham Spotlight
RBR+TVBR has the inside scoop on what will be presented Thursday at an exclusive event, hosted by Google in New York, focused on a topic of key importance to marketers and CMOs. Ahead of the gathering, we spoke with CIMM CEO Jane Clarke on what will likely be said at the 9th annual Cross-Platform Video Measurement and Data Summit.
Pai: New ‘White Space’ Rules For Rural Broadband Boost
The desire to bring quality internet connectivity to the most far-flung areas of the U.S. is one of not only consumers, but of the Republican majority at the FCC. With that in mind, Chairman Ajit Pai on Wednesday proposed providing "additional opportunities" for unlicensed white space devices to deliver wireless broadband services in rural areas.
The Year Of OTT: 2020 Reasons For Linear TV Concern?
Viewership across "over the top" (OTT) and connected TV (CTV) is showing no signs of slowing down. We know that. But, a new ZypMedia report could sound alarms at broadcast TV and radio companies looking to siphon as much money from local digital as possible.
Cox Enterprises To Shut Down Videa
After nearly 3 1/2 years of serving the TV industry with a commercial supply-side platform and private marketplace offering stations, agencies and brands a programmatic approach to buying and selling broadcast television inventory at scale, Cox Enterprises -- which is mourning the loss of its 100-year-old matriarch -- is shutting Videa down at the end of Q1.
A WISH For A New Retrans Deal
In early April 2019, as the NAB Show in Las Vegas unfolded, DuJuan McCoy earned national attention for striking a $42.5 million deal to enter Indianapolis. Now, McCoy is in the spotlight as he's learning firsthand just how difficult inking retransmission consent agreements can be. McCoy's twin Hoosier properties are at risk of going dark across AT&T's trio of TV services.
It’s Official: Cheeks In, Ianniello Out At ViacomCBS
Everyone in the know knew it was inevitable. On the final day of January 2020, it became official. Joe Ianniello is leaving ViacomCBS and will "ensure a smooth transition" for his successor, who will become President/CEO of CBS Entertainment Group -- the all-things CBS arm of the newly recombined company -- on March 23.
Big Tent Ad Opportunities: Higher Rates, Fewer Viewers?
As the CMO of a global data science and marketing technology company notes, the Super Bowl isn't as super of a draw as it once was. Yet, that's not stopped networks and broadcast media companies from hiking ad rates. What does this mean for radio or TV stations airing the Big Game? Can media outlets with other "tent pole" events, or shoulder programming, also benefit?
Serving The Public Interest, 21st Century Style
What NFL team FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks supports may not be widely known, but his presence in Miami on Monday had little to do with Super Bowl LIV. He was at the Mandarin Oriental, where he addressed the NAB Joint Board of Directors. He delivered an address on what it means for broadcasters to adequately serve the public interest in the 21st Century.
SBS Spins A Non-essential Asset In Houston
It's been no secret that Miami-based Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) has been looking to pare property and assets it believes are not absolutely necessary to retain anymore. This explains why it is parting ways with a full-power TV station in Houston after nearly nine years of ownership. What's perhaps more noteworthy is who the buyer is.
Salem Accepts Consent Decree To Resolve Live Broadcasting Rule Query
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau revealed on Tuesday that it has been conducting an investigation into whether Salem Media Group violated the FCC's live broadcasting rule. It appears that Salem was involved in a violation of the Commission's regulations, as the company has agreed to a consent decree.
Tribune/Sinclair Merger Meltdown Lawsuit Settled, To Nexstar’s Benefit
Until Monday, a legal battle that started in August 2018 against the former Tribune Media and Sinclair Broadcast Group was still on in America's First State. Now, it has concluded, thanks to a settlement that gives Tribune's new owner -- Nexstar Media Group -- cash and another TV station. The resolution also brings Nexstar the Rio Grande Valley's CBS affiliation.
Even With TV Network, NAB Fight, Locast Flies Ahead
In July 2019, a legal fight launched by America's four major broadcast television networks sought a final ruling on whether or not Locast's nonprofit IPTV model was permissible. Two months later, the service -- Locast -- countersued. Now, Locast is drawing attention for pushing ahead with the streaming of local broadcast TV channels in an Iowa market.
Goldstein Locked as iHeart’s Keystone State Pilot
Two weeks ago, word first surfaced about major job losses at iHeartMedia. At the same, three senior programmers were promoted to Division EVPs for iHeartRadio’s National Programming Group, including a six-year Regional SVP/Programming for iHeartMedia’s Allentown/Harrisburg Region. Now, iHeartMedia has solidified its Pennsylvania leadership.