Thursday, July 16, 2026

Multiple SVOD Viewer Population Now 16%

Some 49% of the viewing population subscribes to at least one of 16 subscription-based OTT services, GfK research shows

Manning Shares Plans For Former AU Translators

RBR + TVBR spoke with President/COO Fred Manning about his plans for two former Bluegrass Country translators

Broker: Forward Auction Halted For Oversupply

The sudden stop to the second stage of the FCC's Forward Auction on Wednesday came as no surprise to one broker
Michael O'Rielly

O’Rielly: Media Rules Vote ‘Misguided, Partisan’

Commissioner says, "In many ways, the Commission’s approach to broadcasting remains stuck in a bygone era."

How To Have That AE Accountability Talk

Barrett Riddleberger offers some key guidelines that he believes to be helpful when having the "accountability" talk

TRANSACTIONS TODAY: Salem, EMF, Refuge

Second Salem San Diego AM gains an FM translator; EMF sheds a Texas translator.
Google

Have CBS, Google Inked A Web TV Deal?

Reuters says Google has reached an agreement to carry the CBS Television Network on its in-the-works IPTV service.

Tower Owner Completes $196M Funding Drive

Proceeds will be used to fully repay the existing credit facility on the 407 tower sites in its portfolio.
FCC

Forward Auction Halted After Just One Round

A RBR + TVBR analysis of bidding in Round 1 of Stage 2 of the Forward Auction concludes that scant activity was seen

Bay Area AM Officially Goes To Salem

The outright purchase follows an LMA agreement executed in June with the troubled facility’s court-appointed receiver.
Emmis Communications

Emmis: Terre Haute Turnaround Achieved

All-important net income was realized in the six-month period of fiscal 2017 ending August 31

Commercial Loads Still Rising For TV

Data show commercial impressions rising 3% year-over-year in September, and it's driven by commercial loads.

TRANSACTIONS TODAY: DLC Media, Zimmer Radio

The price of WDKE’s spinoff by Midwest Communications to DLC Media has been revealed
Donald Trump

Clinton vs. Trump: Almost Even, On TV

Media Monitors data show that, thanks to PACs, the gap is narrowing in the number of TV spots aired.

Small Business, Big Returns: How Radio Can Help

Radio has the tools to best serve small businesses. Here's how to prevent e-marketers from stealing potential dollars from you