Friday, July 17, 2026

Capitol Hill Heats Up Over Set-Top Boxes

A showdown between FCC Tom Wheeler and key member of Congress is building steam, as concern over his set-top box

‘Skinny Bundles’: A Lure, Or Cannibalization Tool?

Seven in 10 adults aged 18-24 who don’t subscribe to cable TV would if they had “more affordable” lineups that fit their tastes.
CBS Radio

CBS: Radio IPO The Most Likely Go

Brokers who spoke with RBR + TVBR are betting on an IPO for CBS Radio, rather than any direct sale of assets.
Clark Smidt, who found success with Softrock 103 WEEI-FM in Boston some 40+ years ago, owns an AM in New Haven. Why?

Pre-NAB Thoughts On Radio, And Boomers

Broadcast Advisor and Media Connector Clark Smidt offers some thoughts on radio's past and future, and why Baby Boomers may

Nearly 60 Morning Hosts Tie In To T-Mobile Takeover

Nearly 60 radio hosts across the country are "locked in" their studios. Call it product integration for AM and FM, courtesy of T-Mobile.

Midwest FM: From Classic Rock To Christ

A Class C3 facility in Minnesota has been sold by Midwest Communications in order to complete the purchase of
Emmis Communications

Emmis Privatization Offer Extended To Sept. 30

CEO Jeff Smulyan confirms to RBR + TVBR the need for an extension, saying that the special committee on behalf of Emmis' board needs more time.
Broadcast Tower

Long Island AM Gains An FM Translator

A Spanish-language religious station east of New York City has agreed to purchase an FM translator and move it from the Jersey Shore.

Discovery’s New Paid Leave Policy: Is Yours Similar?

As of January 1, Discovery Communications will have one of the most robust paid family leave policies in the U.S.
Sirius XM

Sirius XM: ‘Two-Way Connectivity’ Coming To Cars

The revelation came at the Bank of America/Merrill Lynch Conference, where talk of a CBS-Viacom reunification was nixed

Getting The Most Mileage Out Of Your Sponsorship

Simple and effective ideas that will help get more mileage out of your next sponsorship program from a Yankees Radio Network sports marketing pro
John Thune

Thune Thumps Wheeler At FCC Hearing

Meanwhile, AM radio got a positive nod from Montana Sen. Steve Daines, who calls it a lifeline to rural farmers in the state.

Warner Music Group OK’s Pandora Deal

Pandora now has a direct licensing agreement for recorded music with Warner Music Group, the last

Hoosier Combo Dealt In LMA-To-Buy Deal

An AM-FM pair serving an Indiana border city has been acquired by DLC Media, which operates another FM via a TBA in this city.
Jessica Rosenworcel

Dems To Senate: We Want Rosenworcel Renew

Rosenworcel, a former communications counsel for the Committee, came to the FCC in