Thursday, May 21, 2026

North American TV Spectrum Battle Breaks Out

A spectrum battle breaks out between TV, wireless reps at WRC.
Tegna

3 TV Stations to Go to Tegna Subsidiaries

The FCC to allow 3 Sander TV television licenses to go to Tegna subidiaries.

Radio Positioned to Drive Retailer ROI

Pierre Bouvard says radio can help fuel sales for retailers.

All Streaming is Not The Same

Adele’s new CD “25” is not on Apple Music or Spotify, but is online.
Gavel

Broadcast Station Acquisitions: The Myth of Gross Revenue Formulas

Erwin Krasnow, Doug Ferber & Bishop Cheen discuss the myth of gross revenue formulas.
Sold

Maryland Shore Stations on The Block

Delmarva wants to sell an AM and FM on Maryland’s eastern shore.

Could Broadcast, Online Radio Partner & Profit?

Could broadcast, online radio partner & profit?

Charter-TWC Deal Needs More Than FCC Okay

Charter-TWC deal needs more than FCC okay.
Gavel

March 29 Spectrum Auction Start Date Is Set in Foam

In this opinion, the writer says the March 29 auction start date is set in foam.

Consumers Shift Viewing Behavior “Significantly” This Fall

Millennials watch live TV only 30% of the time according to Symphony Advanced Media.
US Congress

A Second Chance for Media Ownership

A House hearing on media ownership is now set for Dec. 3.

Empire on The Hook for $25k

Pacific Empire has been hit with a $25k fine.
Gavel

Incentive Auction Paper Chase Begins

The FCC released 22 pages of incentive auction instructions for TV owners.

How Much Can a Pirate Get Away With?

The FCC levied a $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station.

Donation Deadline Nears to Honor Roanoke Victims

Nov. 30 is the deadline to donate to the memorial fund for two slain WDBJ-TV employees.