Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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Why iHeart Can’t Lower Its Debt

iHeart took on so much debt in its 2008 acquisition it can't get ahead of it.

iHeart Considering Strategies to Lower Its $20B Debt

iHeart Media is said to be in talks to lower its debt load.
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What Could Dampen TV M&A for Months?

Don’t look for much in the way of M&A activity among TV stations from now until this fall.

Have You Seen the Financial Details Behind the Radio One-DMPI Suit?

Radio One has filed a lawsuit in federal court against Direct Media Power Inc., alleging breach of contract.
CBS

Redstone Steps Down as Moonves Rises

Summer Redstone steps down as CBS chairman & is replaced by CEO Les Moonves.
Meredith

Meredith M&A Hunt Strengthens

Meredith is looking for television stations to acquire.

Wilks Officially Exits Columbus

Saga & Radio One closed on Wilks' Columbus stations.
Cumulus

Cumulus, Futuri Join Social Efforts

Futuri Media, the former Listener Driven Radio, will provide Cumulus with 4 platforms.
Democrat and Republican

Politics+Viewing Habits Can Help TV Sell Ad Inventory

Nielsen says tyining politics to viewing habits can help TV sell ad inventory.
Sold

Gulf Coast AM On the Block

R. Lee Hagan’s Gulf Coast Broadcasting wants to sell an Alabama AM.
Michael DeLier

To Rush Haters: Put Your Own Pony Up There

Michael DeLier opines on Rush haters and talk radio in this commentary.
Jim Meyer

What Number Isn’t SiriusXM Hyping?

SiriusXM depends on converting those who get free trials to paid service.
Sirius XM

SiriusXM Earnings Meet Analyst Expectations

SiriusXM reported record subscriber growth in Q4 and all of 2015.

Want More Political Ad Dollars?

Revenue Development Resources is rolling out the Edmonds Political Contact Database to radio.