Friday, July 17, 2026

CBS Radio

CBS Radio Retains Weatherly In L.A.

The SVP/Programming for CBS Radio and PD for three L.A. stations inks a new deal
DirecTV

Viacom OKs Deal With DirecTV

Eleven Viacom cable networks will be available on the forthcoming DirecTV Now SVOD service

Radio’s Renewed Optimism: ‘Nailed It’ In Nashville

The 2016 Radio Show produced by RAB and NAB was a "home run," says 50-year industry vet Clark Smidt
Sold

Red Rock Sells Wisconsin Stations

Red Rock Radio Corp. has sold four Wisconsin stations to Zoe Communications, Inc

Scripps Speaks Out About Political Advertising Complaint

Scripps Chairman, President and CEO Rich Boehne has denied any wrongdoing, in answer to a complaint
Chart

Political Ad Spending Remains Sluggish

Why aren’t candidates spending more on political advertising?
John Thune

Thune To Wheeler: No More STB Secrets

The head of the Senate Commerce Committee wants an STB "Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking."

Entravision Touts Radio At Ad Week ‘Upfront’ Event

The second-annual event allows the media company to tout its radio talent and digital apps to media buyers and advertisers

Is Your Message ‘Marketing,’ Or ‘Convincing’?

"Media Fusion Specialist" Mike Rudd believes marketing is making sure people are well aware of your true brand value
Deal

TRANSACTIONS TODAY: Entercom Sells WQXI; Sheila Vinikoor

Korean-language broadcaster adds in the Peachtree City; NE nonprofit adds stations from Vinikoor family
Jeff Smulyan

Emmis Privatization Decision Pushed To Oct. 7

Decision-makers ahave another week to consider Emmis head Jeff Smulyan's privatization plan; A fiscal Q2 call is set for Thursday

Viacom Takes Step Toward CBS Inc. Reunification

Viacom's board of directors forms a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a CBS merger
FCC

FCC Goes With Phased TV Repack Plan

A webinar about the proposed post-auction transition scheduling plan is set for October 13

FCC Streamlines Foreign Ownership Procedures

The new rules modernize the foreign ownership filing and review processes, replacing the ad hoc case-by-case procedures

Commerce Committee Members Split On STB Delay

Sens. Upton, Walden want STB proposal shared with the public, following FCC vote postponement.