Friday, July 17, 2026

DOJ / Department of Justice

Drama Ensues Over DOJ Music Licensing Decision

The DOJ said it won't change the consent decrees under which ASCAP & BMI operate for music licensing.
People watching TV

Branded Content May Trump Ad-Blockers

Nielsen reports brand recall & brand lift are typically higher with branded content as opposed to pre-roll ads.
Alfred Liggins III, President/CEO, Urban One

Why Radio One Sees Business Picking Up

Radio One experienced choppiness at its radio stations in Q2.
TV One

Liggins Goes After Higher TV One Ad Rates

CEO Al Liggins says after 11 years, it's time to raise TV One's ad rates.
Saga Communications, Inc.

Saga Predicts 2016 CapEx of About $5M

Saga Communications reported net revenue increased 6.1% to $36.4 million in Q2.

Olympics, Political Give Gray Nice Bump

Gray Television executives cite Olympics, political as bright spots in the coming weeks.
FCC

Beasley Asks FCC to OK Trust for 3 GM Stations

Beasley Broadcast Group seeks FCC approval to place 3 Greater Media stations in a trust so they can be sold.

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Use this simple technique to add value and increase the size of each transaction.

IHeart Keeps Debt Reduction Options Open

iHeart losses widened in Q2.
Entravision Communications Corporation

Entravision: Next President Needs Latino Vote

Broadcast radio and television owner Entravision aims to score big with political ad revenues this year.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Late Campaign Decisions Push Back Political Ads

Late ad spend decisions by the Trump campaign push back political ad revenues for Sinclair’s television stations.

Radio Needs to Step Up Car Showroom Presence

Pandora has a presence in car showrooms and broadcast radio needs to have one as well.
Hulu

Time Warner Buys Hulu Stake

Time Warner has acquired a 10% stake in Hulu.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair: Lawmakers Agree TV Over-Regulated

Sinclair Broadcast Group executives would love the FCC to relax or eliminate the television ownership caps.

iHeart Elevates 3

iHeartMedia elevated the roles of three Region Presidents Brian Olson, Linda Byrd and Justin Schaflander.