Thursday, May 21, 2026

Macy’s Celebrates #1

On the Media Monitors Radio Spot Ten last week, we have a new #1; just in time for the Holiday season

Retailers Make a Final Push

On the Media Monitors TV Spot Ten last week, Walmart remains at #1 airing 20,084 spots. Macy’s moved into #2
Arbitron / PPM 360

What Radio Now Knows About PPM

A technical industry group has formed to advise Nielsen on PPM encoding.
Michael DeLier

‘True, But Misleading’ Debate Answers

Michael DeLier of the DeLier Group critiques Saturday's night's Democratic debate.

SAG-AFTRA Not Happy With CRB Decision

SAG-AFTRA is disappointed by the CRB ruling on webcasting rates.
FCC

FCC’s Actions So Far So Good Says LPTV Coalition

LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition takes a look at the FCC's recent actions.

Possible Outside Bidder for KPLU

There’s a wrinkle in the planned purchase of KPLU by the University of Washington.
NPR / National Public Radio

NPR, Facebook – What Audio Resonates?

NPR and Facebook are trying out an experiment in audio integration.
U.S. Congress

Budget Bill Passes With JSA Protections

Congress passed a $1.1 trillion spending bill that includes TV JSA protections.

Pioneer Highlights Stations in New App Demo

Pioneer highlights radio stations in new App demo.

What Doomed WNEW

CBS has dropped the all-news format on Washington, DC’s WNEW(FM). In a Local Marketing Agreement with Bloomberg, the format has changed to general and...
Sold

Georgia AM Daytimer to Get New Owner

Georgia non-profit Monte Sinai wants to deal away WXJO.
US Copyright Office

New CRB Rates Draw Intense Interest

New CRB rates draw intense interest.
Pile of Money

EEO Fines Upheld for Davidson Stations

The FCC affirmed a $5,000 fine for EEO violations for Davidson Media.

LPTV Repack Help Adopted

The FCC adopted ways to help LPTVs and TV translators after repack.