Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Shopping

Black Friday, Cyber Monday Less of A Draw

Black Friday & Cyber Monday are losing their pull for consumers and retailers.
FCC

WNCE Skirts $15K Fine

WNCE avoids a $15K fine
Sold

WSEV is In Play

Grand Crowne Resorts of Pigeon Forge intends to sell WSEV.
Gavel

Broadcast Station Acquisitions: The Myth of Comparables

Erwin Krasnow, Doug Ferber & Bishop Cheen de-bunk the myth of comparables.

Wheeler Seeks Lawmaker’s Help to Combat Pirates

The chairman seeks help from Congress to combat radio pirates.

Wheeler Confirms Goal is Not to Make TV “Shoulder Burden” of Move After Auction

Wheeler confirms goal is not to make TV shoulder burden of move after auction.

Can the FCC Shut Down Terrorist Websites?

Lawmakers asked FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler what the agency can do to stop terrorism.

NextRadio Crafts Deal With BLU

NextRadio has gotten another smartphone manufacturer on board.
SBS / Spanish Broadcasting System

SBS Reports Flat Q3 Revenue

Spanish Broadcasting System reported flat revenue in the third quarter.

FCC Reform Passes One Hurdle

An FCC process reform bill passed the House and now goes to the Senate.

Fox Finalizes Nat Geo Deal

21st Century Fox and National Geographic Society have closed their merger.

Determining Whether You’ve Hit the 25% Foreign Ownership Benchmark

FCC proposes to simplify the process for broadcast owners
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar to Scoop Up 4 More

Nexstar intends to buy four TV stations from WVMH.

Former iBiquity Employees Who Joined DTS to Get Stock

Former iBiquity Digital employees who now work for DTS will receive stock.

Next Regional EAS Test Message Originates From Vegas

The next regional EAS test is Tuesday.