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 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
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.