Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Three Radio Groups Bulk Up With Gray’s Schurz Spins

The Gray-Schurz acquisition has closed, & so have the associated radio spins.

Why Broadcasters Straddle Both Sides of Set-Top Box Brawl

Arguments are becoming more pointed as set-top box vote nears.
US Copyright Office

How Judges Rejected Several NAB Arguments to Lower Streaming Royalties

The CRB released its 200+-page decision backing up its rate changes for streaming royalties.
Cumulus

Cumulus Wants WTYB Back

Paperwork has been filed with the FCC to re-assign the WTYB license back to Cumulus.
Vote

Radio Can Reach Key Voters Before Primaries

Radio leads other media in reaching those still open to political messaging.
Tegna

Tegna Beats Wall Street Predictions

TV station owner Tegna reported net income for the fourth quarter of $155.9 million.
Sold

Birmingham Translator Goes for the Big Bucks

Edgewater Broadcasting intends to sell an FM translator CP in Alabama.
BIA Kelsey

Programmatic TV Ad Buying, Selling Webinar is Wednesday

BIA/Kelsey is offering a Webinar on TV programmatic ad buying & selling on Feb. 17.
Broadcast Tower

Broadcasters Must Bust Out of Silos & Evolve

For decades, broadcasting seemed to be “recession proof.” Then came the Great Recession.

iHeart Hires Political Strategist to Target Conservative Dollars

iHeart is going after political dollars with a new hire.

Is Capitalism Under Assault?

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly says capitalism is under assault but should be embraced.
FCC

Why Set-Top Box Issue is Critical

Lobbying has become intense as the FCC gets closer to voting on set-top box changes.

Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Get Bulk of SVOD Viewing

Americans watch most of their streaming television using three providers.
Google

Google Takes a Pass on Incentive Auction

Google says it won't bid in the upcoming FCC spectrum auction.

Pittsburgh Public Media Makes Strategic Purchase

Pittsburgh Public Media recently purchased an FM translator.