Sunday, July 12, 2026

Franken Urges “Highest” Scrutiny of Charter-TWC

Sen. Al Franken raised concerns about proposed Charter-TWC deal.

TV Viewing Drop Charted

eMarketer predicts TV watching time will drop in 2016.
Jeff Smulyan

Emmis Q2 Revenues Flat, NextRadio “Compelling”

Emmis reports flat Q2 radio revenues, says NextRadio is “compelling.”

Retailers Forecast 3.7% Rise in Holiday Sales

Retailers forecast a 3.7% increase in holiday sales.

NAB Labs Expanding to Include FM in Test Bed

NAB Labs is expanding its radio testing capability.
Handshake

A North Dakota TV Deal is In The Works

Reiten Television intends to sell several stations to Nexstar Broadcasting.
Michael DeLier

Media Ownership Should Not Be All About The Money

Michael DeLier says the FCC needs to make it possible for small owners to compete.

Is Pandora Ahead of Radio In the New Dash?

Is Pandora ahead of radio in the new dashboard?

Media General Says Meredith Deal Still Alive

Media General refutes reports that say its Meredith deal is dead.
US Congress

Lawmakers Focus on Spectrum

Lawmakers are focused on freeing up more spectrum.

Neuhoff Buys 3 From Connoisseur

Neuhoff Broadcasting has purchased three FMs from Connoisseur Media.
Gavel

FCC Clarifies Prohibited Communications

The FCC has clarified prohibited communications for its incentive auction.

Pai Modifies AM Position

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai amends AM stance.

Broadcasters Embrace Social Media

The majority of C-level executives are on LinkedIn.
Ajit Pai

Pai: Broadcasters Should Have Priority in UHF Band

Pai says broadcasters should have priority in repacked UHF band.