After Eight Years, Dowdy Emerges From Bankruptcy Protection
Wayne Dowdy, through his North Shore Broadcasting, operates two FM stations and an AM on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, to the north of New Orleans. Since 2011, he's also been the debtor-in-possession of nine properties. Now, the stations are being transferred — to North Shore.
How To Avoid A Ransomware Attack: Hire A Hacker
With Entercom Communications reeling from what has yet to be officially confirmed as a major ransomware attack, a "network penetration" tester shares how media companies can best avoid the level of problems faced by the radio broadcasting company in an exclusive interview with RBR+TVBR.
Meredith and DISH Kiss and Make Up
On July 16, local TV stations owned by Meredith Corp. in 12 DMAs including Phoenix, Nashville and Atlanta were blocked by DISH due to a retransmission consent impasse. Nearly two months later, a new agreeent has finally been signed by the media company and the DBS provider.
Saga Seeks FCC Squash Of A LPFM ‘Cluster’
Four low-power FM radio stations serving a big college town in Virginia, along with a fifth operating in a small town just north of this municipality, are being fingered by Saga Communications for acting too much like commercially licensed FMs. It wants their license renewals nixed by the FCC.
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NBC, Telemundo O&Os To Sell Ads On Impressions
RBR+TVBR has confirmed that the entity that owns and operates both NBC and Telemundo broadcast TV stations has shifted away from traditional ratings points to gauge an advertising campaign's effectiveness. Instead, it will use impressions.
Are EAS Codes In Fictional Programs A First Amendment Right?
The FCC on Monday released a Notice of Apparent Liability for Forfeiture to CBS for its use of a "modified version" of actual EAS codes and Attention Signal in an April 2018 episode of "Young Sheldon." CBS argues the use is protected by the First Amendment. Top D.C. lawyers have something to say about that.
Bankruptcy Sale Puts Radio Trio, Newspaper Group In New Hands
An Illinois media company that owns three radio stations and a collection of newspapers this year turns 100 years old. It won't make it to 101 years: The company has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is agreeing to sell all of its assets. The buyer is local.
Could ‘Young Sheldon’ EAS Oops Cost CBS?
The airing of a simulated Emergency Alert System (EAS) tone is a serious violation of FCC regulations and has already resulted in Consent Decrees to settle infractions tied to a Meruelo Media FM, ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and two cable networks. Now, CBS is in trouble.
A New Growth Story, Thanks To A Former Gray Grab
A station that debuted 40 years ago found itself in the middle of a controversial station sale in fall 2013, forcing Gray Television to sell the facility to a minority broadcaster. The husband-and-wife team that bought it is now selling it. The buyer is an innovative Fresno-based multicast pioneer.
BMI’s Fiscal Year Is Over. Radio, TV Weren’t The Top Revenue Source
It was a record-breaking revenue year for BMI, which just concluded fiscal 2019. But, don't mistakenly believe the surge in dollars came from radio or from television. BMI's growth is largely thanks to cable and satellite services -- and digital audio services, too.
Zacks Paints A Dim Picture For Radio, TV Near-Term Outlook
Uh-oh. The Zacks Broadcast Radio and Television industry near-term forecast is out, and it doesn't look very pretty. In fact, the Wall Street financial house predicts broadcast media's forthcoming quarters are "dim," presenting a shady outlook for AM, FM, and over-the-air TV.
A New DirecTV Retrans Impasse Blanks Cowles Stations
AT&T-owned DirecTV on Wednesday prevented DirecTV customers in three Northwest DMAs from receiving their local NBC affiliate. Chalk it up to yet another retransmission consent negotiation to result in an impasse. A trio of dual FOX/ABC affiliates are also impacted by the lack of a new deal.
Meredith Shares Sink As Awful Outlook Overshadows Q4 Beat
The owner of 17 broadcast TV stations and a bevy of lifestyle brands on Thursday released its fiscal Q4 earnings, and beat Street estimates. Unfortunately, its fiscal 2020 outlook is dismal. This sent Meredith shares tumbling by nearly 25% in a horrific trading session.
Introducing A Retrans-Free ‘Mini’ DBS Service
A newly launched "skinny DBS" seeks to do what perhaps a vMVPD does, while skirting retrans fee negotiations altogether. How so? It is offering consumers a high-powered outdoor digital TV antenna with a dish capable of receiving a select group of cable channels.
Nexstar Signs Consent Decree Settling ‘KidVid’ Violations
With new "KidVid" regulations designed to give broadcasters “greater flexibility” in serving the educational and informational needs of children coming in days, Nexstar signed a $100k-plus Consent Decree with the FCC that resolves an inquiry into its compliance with the Children’s Television Act of 1990.