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

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.
Money

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 Communications, Inc.

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.