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Cumulus Media has stated on numerous occasions that it intends to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by the end of the quarter — June 30. Media Bureau Audio Division Chief Albert Shuldiner ​​just did his part to ensure that such an anticipated action stays on that schedule: The Commission has given the OK to the broadcast media company's plan — despite one objection filed with the FCC.

Can a “material adverse change” derail the purchase of a radio or TV station? Erwin Krasnow, a partner at Washington law firm Garvey Schubert Barer, takes the mic in this penultimate Deal Killers podcast moderated by RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson. Also sharing their thoughts are media broker Doug Ferber of DEFcom Advisors and Bruce Mittman and Jim Leven — the leaders of radio broadcasting company Community Broadcasters.

The end of diary-based methodology will be coming just a little bit later than anticipated for local TV markets that are set to begin receiving electronic viewer data as their exclusive ratings currency. Why? Nielsen issued a statement on the matter, which we are pleased to share with you.

The presence of "pre-roll" on an audio stream is kids' stuff in the grand scheme of online radio's ad enrichment activities. But, what if a consumer's audio command could instantly provide more information on an offer, or a brand? That's exactly what is now available to broadcast media that wish to monetize their digital platform in a bold new way, thanks to one company that believes it has a big new ROI tool. We take a peek for you.

La Copa Mundial is much bigger than the Olympics for Latinos across the U.S., and around the world. But, oftentimes, we think of the World Cup as a television property. This isn't necessarily true, as Entravision Communications Chief Revenue Officer Mario Carrera notes in this Hispanic Radio Podcast.

What are the best next steps to get a media deal done and to operate a group of radio or TV stations as quickly and successfully as possible? Being fully prepared to take on the transaction, in particular as a buyer, is key, say Community Broadcasters’ two top leaders. Get the info you need from these pros in the latest in our exclusive Deal Killers podcasts.

December 2012 is the last time the Lumineers had a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Ho Hey -- it's also the last time Entercom Communications' stock price was at the level it was as of Friday's Closing Bell, ahead of the Memorial Day weekend.

On May 18, bidding concluded in an auction of cross-service FM translator construction permits. This FCC auction, which was designated "Auction 99," raised more than $225 million. Some 11 bidders won 11 construction permits. Here are the details.

The blocking of critics by President Trump from his personal Twitter account is a violation of the First Amendment, a Federal judge in New York has ruled. What does this mean for your Twitter-using air talent? Several D.C. attorneys shared their thoughts with RBR+TVBR. How this may impact your business should not be overlooked.

While FCC Chairman Ajit Pai certainly has his fans, every Democratic Member of the House E&C Committee — which has Commission oversight — has taken him to task for his lack of candor and his "repeated evasive responses" to their queries. Their latest complaints came in a letter sent to Pai on Tuesday.

Speculation is rampant that Univision Communications is finalizing a formal announcement that a former LIN Media CEO who then stewarded Media General's merger with Nexstar has been given the CEO role at the fiscally challenged Hispanic media company. This individual also spent a decade as CFO of Telemundo and is presently on WAPA parent's board of directors.

Lotus Communications is one of the few radio broadcasting companies that owns radio stations with Spanish-language and English-language programming. How is the company capitalizing on this? And, is there one thing that's particularly important when inking that contract with a client? Company President Jim Kalmenson shares all in this latest Hispanic Radio Podcast.

Six days ago, iHeartMedia submitted a "NT 10Q" filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission with details on what the nation's No. 1 radio broadcasting company expected to report as its Q1 2018. We now know that iHeart was mostly correct with its math. It turns out that the company's consolidated net loss is a bit wider than it predicted.

RBR+TVBR has confirmed that the U.S. Department of Justice has put into question Meredith Corp.'s planned acquisition of a Sinclair Broadcast Group TV station. Sinclair agreed to divest the station as part of its continued efforts to win regulatory approval of its Tribune Media merger. The station has now been put into the Sinclair Divestiture Trust and could end up with a different owner.

The CW affiliate serving the Duluth, Minn., market, is trading hands. The news comes as the station has been yanked by DISH Network -- a move that's the result of yet another retransmission fee dispute between station owner and a DBS provider.