Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Radio’s Forgettable Friday On Wall Street

The steep drop in share value for the nation’s No. 2 owner of radio stations, Cumulus Media, was also felt by iHeartMedia
E.W. Scripps Co. President/Local Media Brian Lawlor

Were Scripps’ Q4 Radio Results A Political Move?

While Q4 revenue was down, radio profit was up. Here's why
E.W. Scripps Company

Scripps Sails Past Street Predictions

But, E.W. Scripps Co.'s reliance on political ads is high as core TV advertising revenue dipped due to "displacement"
Australia Flag

G’day, Listeners: Aussies Can Own AMs, FMs

Australian citizens living in Alaska for more than a decade can now hold 100% ownership of 29 AM or FM radio stations

‘An Enormous Issue’: Headphones and Radio

New data suggest headphones matter when listening to AM or FM, at least among women

This Swap ‘N Cash Deal Has Impact

Thanks to an asset swap plus cash deal, ESPN Radio is now on a new FM home while a Hispanic broadcaster gets a third area signal
Meredith

Meredith Invests $70M In A Peachtree

This deal would give the company a "duopoly" situation, as it already owns the CBS affiliate in this big Southern market

FCC OK’s NPRM For Voluntary ATSC 3.0 Use

Comments on an NPRM alowing permissive use of the "Next Generation" broadcast TV standard, ATSC 3.0, is a go

Univision Radio Re-Ups Ratings Deal

The new pact allows Univision radio station to continue using Nielsen PPM and diary data in all markets.

FCC Unanimously OK’s Eased Translator Siting

The siting rule for an FM fill-in translator rebroadcasting an AM broadcast station has been relaxed by the Commission

Fox News Commentator Alan Colmes Dies

Colmes rose to fame as the liberal-leaning co-host of FOX News Channel's Hannity and Colmes political debate show

On-Demand iHeart: Brand Expansion

“iHeartRadio Plus” and “iHeartRadio All Access" called great examples of incremental value added to consumers

An Upward Quarter For iHeart

In Q4, iHeart swung to net income of $106 million, from a net loss of $93.3 million.
Entercom

Entercom’s Business Mantra: Great Content Wins

In response to an e-mailed query from an analyst regarding the "connected car," Entercom's David Field took to the defense of radio
Towers

An ‘Original’ Closing In Land Of Lincoln

The sale of an AM-FM combo and FM translator in Illinois is now complete; a Class A TV station sells in Michigan's biggest market