Thursday, June 18, 2026

Tiny Markets, Big Riches Eyed For New TV Group

Under the national radar, two individuals have launched five "Big Four" TV Affiliates in a host of small markets
FCC

Stage 4 The Last For FCC Incentive Auction?

In this column from Stephen Sloan, an expert observer of the FCC's incentive auction, signs point to its conclusion in Stage 4
Sold

TRANSACTIONS TODAY: A Trio Of Translator Deals

Highlighted today are three separate translator transactions, with two involving the same Utah buyer

Roy Henderson’s Proposed KROY Sale Craters

Owner says FCC erred and he's appealing the decision
Bob Pittman

Here’s The Bonus Value For iHeart’s Top Duo

At iHeartMedia, retention bonus approved for senior managers pale compared to the Key Employee Incentive Plan bonus

DirecTV: ‘A History Of Behaving Badly’

This owner isn't pulling any punches as to what it thinks about the AT&T-owned DBS provider's negotiations.

Pandora Soars On News Of Job Cuts

Investors reacted positively to news that Pandora expects to exceed its previously announced Q4 2016 revenue forecast
FCC

How Low Is The New Incentive Auction Clearing Price?

The new Clearing Cost as of Stage 4? It’s exactly $10,054,676,822 -- a huge step toward the auction's conclusion
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler Waves Goodbye With Aspen In Sight

Wheeler pleaded for one final time as FCC Chairman before joining Aspen as a senior fellow, to keep the Commission's Open Internet rules.

This Media Owner Is Not Loving The Spectrum Auction

The FCC's two GOP Commissioners received a letter addressing "serious issues" with the incentive auction

This Station’s Last Chance Is Gone

A new FM in Montana's state capital is being donated by a local volunteer group that brought public radio to this city

Stressed Out? It’s The Industry, Not You

If you thrive on stress, working as a Newspaper Reporter or Broadcaster could be a perfect fit, CareerCast finds
Broadcasting Pirate

This Garden State Pirate Just Got Punished

A proposed $25k fine is given to a blatant buccaroo
Group of People

The Key To Luring Ad-Hating Youth

"Younger Audiences Hate Ads Even More Than You Do." Why?

Senate Sets This Ranking Member

The Democratic Congressman represents Allegheny County, Penn., and most of the city of Pittsburgh