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
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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.
FCC

Guess Who’s Lobbying The FCC?

Four groups extensively lobbied the FCC for the 30 days ending Nov. 16. None discussed Chairman Wheeler's STB plan

Big 2018 Predicted For Spot TV Political Dollars

The President/CEO of TVB looks back at the down-ballot activity seen in '16, and expresses confidence in a strong '18 for political ads

How MundoMax Made Its Wind-Down Official

On Nov. 11, RBR + TVBR reported that MundoMax -- the successor to the MundoFox broadcast TV network -- will soon be ceasing operations some 18...