Friday, June 19, 2026

Mark Down These Regulatory Dates For Broadcasters

Dec. 1 brings a host of routine obligations for stations in many states, D.C. attorney David Oxenford reminds us

As Expected, iHeart Taps Bondholders

Changes to iHeart's indentures for its Senior Notes due 2021 and five series of priority guarantee notes are in play

Beasley Opts For Federal Venue In Vegas

The former Beasley staffer's attorney tells RBR + TVBR that her claims that the company violated Title VII rules will now be heard in Federal court
Money

These Radio Companies Grew On Cyber Monday

Amazon saw its shares slip on the busiest eCommerce day of the year as several key radio companies posted gains

Here’s Another Win For iHeartMedia’s Legal Team

Revenue shifts from Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings to iHeart to repay company debt were upheld by a Delaware judge
FCC

FCC Gears Up For Stage 3 Of Forward Auction

Forward Auction bidders should be prepared for bidding to begin on Monday, Dec. 5, the FCC said in a Monday announcement
Duke Wright, pictured in fall 2016

Midwest Close To Closing With Initial Grant

Midwest received an initial grant from the FCC for its purchase of a group of stations in Minnesota. Closing is expected by Dec. 31
CBS

Why Did CBS Corp. Just Get An Analyst Downgrade?

BMO downgraded CBS Corp. stock from "Outperform" to "Market Perform." There's a plausible reason for its decision.

How A ‘Local Media’ Company Seeks To Win

Local Media San Diego's Director/Operations & Programming shares how his stations are "cutting through the clutter"

Just How Big Is ‘SVOD’ Set To Be?

The U.S. and Canada will be home to 112 million SVOD subscribers for movie and TV services only by year's end.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Should Investors Buy, Or Sell, Sinclair Stock?

This prognosis may make some investors wary, while others may see an opportunity

Edgewater Can No Longer Call This ‘My’ Translator

An Idaho-based religious broadcaster has sold an FM translator in the Peach State.

Calvary Bows Out Of Beaver State CP

A CP for a noncommercial FM station south of Portland, Ore., will no longer see a local religious institution's involvement

What Did ACA Tell The FCC On Nexstar Merger?

Limiting so-called “after-acquired station” clauses found in Nexstar’s existing retransmission consent agreements is an ACA priority
Chart

Media Stocks Soar In Post-Turkey Day Trading

It was a great day for radio and television companies in an abbreviated trading session on Wall Street Friday.