Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Why Viacom Wants to Sell Paramount

Viacom’s CEO Philippe Dauman explains why Viacom is pursuing a Paramount sale.

Twitter Losing Luster Among Media Buyers

Strata finds Instagram surpasses Twitter for first time in media buyer survey.
Hulu

What Hulu Needs to be a Game-Changer

Hulu's planned OTT service is drawing speculation.

FM on Smartphones Enhances Engagement

Displaying show content & listener interaction with the DJs can enhance station use within the NextRadio app.
Gavel

Broadcast Auction Bidding Rounds Upped

The FCC speeds up the pace of the reverse auction bidding rounds.

SNL Kagan Finance Media Summit is June 15

SNL Kagan's 33rd annual media financial summit is later this month in NYC.
Sold

Oklahoma AM Sold

Northeast Oklahoma AM & its F translator sells.
Money

The Greenmail Scam Revealed

Ken Benner explains a former greenmail scam and how it affected former station applicants.

Meredith Scouts M&A Like This

Meredith has a team that scouts potential acquisitions.

Fight Over Rosenworcel Nomination Escalates

Lawmakers' spar over Rosenworcel re-nomination.
Sirius XM

Why Liberty’s Intentions for SiriusXM ‘Clear’

Liberty Media has upped its ownership stake in SiriusXM.

Why 2016 is ‘Pivotal’ for Nielsen TV Measurement

Discussions underway affect Nielsen's linear & dynamic TV measurement.
FCC

KYNR Fights for Renewal

KYNR has been trying to get its license renewed.
Smartphone

Now CBS Radio Faces Texting Suit

Another listener has filed a suit alleging station texting.

John Schur to Telos Alliance

John Schur joins the Telos Alliance.