FCC Five Set For Senate Inquiry
Republican John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, will convene the Sept. 15 hearing, which “will have a broad scope.”
Entravision Raises $3 Million For Kids’ Hospitals
A record $3 million was raised by Entravision in its 2016 Radiothon, which has benefited Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
NAB Assails Cable Association On FCC Bundling
The ACA wants the FCC to restrict bundling by programmers. The NAB believes this would have huge
Utah Krishna’s Reacquire Provo-area AM
A facility sold in 2006 by a Utah nonprofit has been reacquired and will return Krishna Radio to the airwaves.
Voltair: It Still Works, Even On eCBET
Toggle-tests conducted by Voltair maker 25-Seven indicate that higher ratings come with the use of the PPM booster.
NAB: Wireless Carriers Caused Forward Auction Flop
The surprisingly “modest” participation comes despite wireless carriers’ cries of a “spectrum crisis,” the NAB argues.
Typical Household Uses Seven Active Devices Daily
New research also finds that 6% of North American households have more than 15 active devices.
USA, Canada The World’s Top Pay-TV Markets
North America accounts for nearly half of the $200 billion in global pay-TV revenue, new research shows.
Hispanic Influence: New Heights, Missed Opportunities
A new Nielsen report underscores the power of Latino consumers. Yet “total market” radio and TV failed in its coverage of an icon’s passing.
Shareholders OK Sirius XM Canada Privatization
According to The Globe and Mail, two-thirds of all minority shareholders supported an effort to go private. Minority shareholders were livid.
Saga Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
Saga's Board of Directors has given the green light to a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents per share for its Class A and Class B shares.
Galaxy Grows With Suds And Vines
The first purchase outside of Central New York for a privately held operator of AM and FM radio stations is for beer and wine.
Nielsen Affirms August PPM Data For L.A.
An analysis, which reviewed all months in 2016, shows there was "zero impact on total radio listening."
FCC Goes In Reverse: Stage 2 Set For Auction
Stage 2 of the FCC’s spectrum incentive auction will see, as expected, a lower clearing target of 114 MHz.
TRANSACTIONS TODAY: Galaxy, Beasley
Galaxy Communications scores a translator in Vermont for an AM in Central N.Y. In Florida, Beasley closes on a “faithful” property.