Sunday, July 5, 2026

Pandora

Pandora, Other Pureplay Rates Goes Up

Pandora’s streaming music royalty rates go up next year.
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Radio Catches a Break From CRB

The Copyright Royalty Board issued new streaming music royalty rates.
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SoundExchange Distributes $204M Streaming Music Royalties in Q3

SoundExchange distributed less money from some streaming music services in Q3 compared to

Community Expands in S.C.

Community Broadcasters has purchased 4 radio stations from Glory Communications.
Pile of Money

Fed Raises Short-Term Interest Rate

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark short-term interest rates for the first time in 9.5 years.

TV Drops, Radio Rises in Q3 Ad Spend

Television advertising spending showed a dramatic drop in the third quarter.
U.S. Congress

TV Owners Close to Victory on Budget Bill

NAB may have a big win this week on an issue that affects TV owners.
FCC

Small ‘Net Providers Get a Break on Net Neutrality

The FCC extends exception for small Internet providers Net Neutrality rules.
Cumulus

Berner Ready to Drive Ratings Growth

Cumulus CEO Mary Berner creates programming office.
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Sunnylands to Sell Oregon FM

Sunnylands Broadcasting is looking to sell an FM in Washington State.

Change at The Top for HD Radio

Jeff Jury will lead the former iBiquity team beginning in January while former President/CEO Bob Struble transitions to an advisor role.
US Copyright Office

The CRB Has Several Options

The CRB has several options in advance of its release of the new streaming royalty rates.

Glenfiddich Testing DISH Programmatic Exchange for TV Ads

The DISH programmatic ad exchange enables real-time bidding.
FCC

FCC Invites Input on Changes to WEA Rules

Public comment dates have been established for the FCC’s rulemaking to revise WEA rules.