Wednesday, June 17, 2026

An Immaculate Merger Nears Finalization

A deal originally announced in mid-October 2016 is finally filed with the FCC, signaling the official merger of two religious noncomms
FCC

New FCC Chairman Makes Staff Moves

An Acting General Counsel, Chief of Staff and Senior Counsel have been selected; Media Bureau Chief Bill Lake to exit Jan. 31
US Congress

‘Local Radio Freedom Act’ Returns

Bipartisan resolutions were introduced in both the House and Senate that oppose any new performance fees for radio
Meredith

Four Meredith Stations Get New CBS Pacts

Meanwhile, WFSB-3 remains dark on Optimum systems across Conn. due to a retrans fees dispute
Chart

A Sea Of Green For Media Stocks

Disney and Netflix posted gains on Tuesday, while iHeart lost ground

Top Deutsche Bank Exec Inked For MFM CFO Summit

The managing director for Deutsche Bank's Global Debt Capital Markets Group is set to provide a global market outlook for CFOs

Keystone State FM Locked For KLove

A big religious noncomm exercises an option to purchase the Class A station.

With Congrats To Pai, House Dems Seek ‘Commitments’

A two-page letter sent to Pai asks him "to make several commitments"
BIA Kelsey

Look At The Huge Growth Rates For Mobile Ad Spend

BIA/Kelsey believes location-targeted content is "a natural fit." How can it help your stations' mobile apps and digital revenue?

Wazee Makes ‘Revolting’ Choice For Ops Role

The former Chief Technology Officer of Revolt TV and Media is set as Wazee's new VP/Operations.

Should We Want A Bipartisan FCC?

Mark Jamison, a visiting Fellow with the AEI and a part of the Trump FCC transition team, says "no." But, he was a strong reason why.
Entercom

Ed Stolz Loses Another Battle Against Entercom

Five Entercom/Sacramento stations granted license renewals by FCC; KDND 'Wee For a Wii'-related matter remains ongoing

Here’s A C-Suite Web Streaming Tool Of Note

A Dallas-based video tech company has expanded its encoder lineup with the rollout of the Talon G1H

House Passes Bill On FCC Efficiency

the "Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2017," passed the House unanimously by voice vote.

It’s Now Official: Trump Picks Pai To Chair FCC

NAB, MMTC, other commissioners praise Pai on selection of FCC Chairman by President Trump