Political Mudslinging: Bipartisan Ad Spending Seen
The number of anti-Clinton PAC-bought TV spots is only slightly less than the anti-Trump PAC-purchased ads seen from Aug. 12-21.
Cornhusker ‘Thunder’ Lands A Translator
A 250-watt translator in Hastings, Neb., has been acquired by Legacy Communications. It will rebroadcast the HD2 signal of KRGI-FM in nearby Grand Island.
NY, L.A. Driving FCC Forward Auction
An RBR + TVBR analysis of FCC Forward Auction bidding through Round 9 shows the bulk of the dollars focused on N.Y. and L.A.
How Tower Sales Can Bring Big Bucks
Broker Michael J. Bergner gives RBR + TVBR readers a tip on how to maximize the sale of their broadcast towers.
Nielsen Boots 35 Households From L.A. PPM Panel
An impact analysis and “aggressive review of protocols” is underway, with all other PPM markets under review by Nielsen.
Illinois Translator Gets New Kentucky Home
Cromwell has agreed to sell an FM translator in Decatur, Ill., to an owner who will move it to Bowling Green, Ky.
Synergy Connects To Future Michigan FM
A Class A signal set to serve the community of Ludington, Mich. has been acquired by Synergy Media.
The facility, which will take the WKLA-FM...
AJG Corporation Solidifies FM Translator In WV
The translator will be used to bring a Class D AM to the FM dial for a new entity created by a Morgantown media magnate and longtime GOP candidate.
Analyst: Paramount Sale Critical For Viacom
Analyst Michael Nathanson believes the best interim CEO can do “is sell 100% of Paramount to the highest bidder.”
FCC Forward Auction Reaches $11.5 Billion
The FCC will open its eighth round of bidding in its forward auction at 10am today with $11.5 billion raised thus far.
Alpha Buys Translator For CA Talker
An Alpha Media News/Talker in Palm Springs, Calif. is getting an added FM boost
Showtime Sues Charter Over Licensing Fees
The premium TV network joins Fox News Channel and Univision in assailing the MSO for using licensing agreements forged by
Pandora On-Demand Streaming A Go
A company spokesperson tells RBR + TVBR that it’s on track to bring “expanded” experiences to listeners by the end of 2016.
Tom Dooley Takes Interim CEO Role At Viacom
A permanent successor to former CEO Phillipe Dauman will be named in September.
Emmis Privatization Doubles Down On Radio
Emmis’ magazines excluding Indianapolis Monthly and its WLIB-AM in New York are to be sold as it seeks to go private for a third time.