Friday, June 19, 2026

Is The ‘Digital PD’ A New Essential Post?

iHeartMedia has new Digital Program Directors in L.A. and San Francisco. Find out if your stations need one.
FCC

Coming Soon To Smartphones: 5G

The FCC is moving ahead with plans to deploy new infrastructure needed for the next leap in wireless services.

‘The Download On Podcast’ Set For Release

DMR/Interactive is teaming with Texas A&M University on a series of insights and perspectives pertaining to podcasting.
TuneIn

Skyview, TuneIn Team For Digital Sports Solutions

The broadcast technology and national sales solutions company is now processing a bevy of sports-focused streams for TuneIn.

Christian Radio Player WAY Media Synchs With StreamGuys

StreamGuys technology will help WAY Media’s 17 O&Os manage local and national ad insertions, including pre-roll.
Stock Market

Stocks Rise on Poor Jobs Report

Stocks rise on the heels of a poor jobs report

Nexstar To Shed Seven As DOJ OK’s Media General Deal

The DOJ gave its approval to the merger acquisition, so long as Nexstar sheds seven stations. Buyers are already confirmed.

Palm Beach Pirate In Double Trouble

An unlicensed Haitian Kreyòl broadcaster has 30 days to pay a hefty fine to the FCC, or seek an appeal.
Emmis Communications

Emmis Privatization Could Bring $10M More Debt

According to Moody’s Investor Service, Emmis must also lower its leverage, should a recession arrive.

Smile: A Rural Roanoke AM Gets A Translator

The Class D daytimer is getting the facility as part of the AM revitalization program.

Digital Marketing: An Ineffective Tool To Sway Millennials?

New research shows one-third of online adults aged 18-34 say digitally delivered ads and promotions have zero sway

Houston Now No. 8 In New Nielsen DMA Rankings

Texas' second-largest market is now ahead of Boston, now No. 9, and Atlanta, now No. 10. Meanwhile, Orlando and Cleveland have

Hall Communications Head Bill Baldwin Dies

The EVP of the Lakeland, Fla.-based radio broadcast company has passed away after a six-year battle with cancer

TuneIn, Sonos Team Up For ‘Bumbershoot’ Stream

"Bumbershoot Radio," a live internet-only station with air talent devoted to the long-running Seattle music festival, has been launched by

RTDNF Launches Permanent Endowment Fund

The fund is designed to assure the foundation’s future and efforts on behalf of radio, TV and digital