Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Preston Padden

Padden Believes Auction Will Be “Success”

Preston Padden says the incentive auction will be "an enormous success."

TV Incentive Auction Group to Dissolve

The Expanding Opportunities for Broadcasters Coalition will disband.
Arbitron / PPM 360

Tampa PPM Data Release Delayed

Nielsen will delay release of the Tampa PPM ratings.
Abitron / PPM 360

Nielsen, Beasley Probe Possible Ratings Tampering

Nielsen and Beasley investigate allegations of PPM ratings distortion in Tampa.

AM-Only Window Press May Prevent Any Action

The lobbying for an AM-only window may actually hold up any action for AM.
TVB / Television Bureau of Advertising

New Ad Highlights Local TV as Political Ad Necessity

TVB is airing a new ad promoting local broadcast TV for political advertising.
US Congress

AM Window Briefly Mentioned During Media Hearing

AM was briefly discussed the media ownership rules hearing.

Merger Supporters, Opponents Get Their Say

Media consolidation supporters, opponents got to square off before lawmakers.
Broadcasting Pirate

NJ Pirate Fined $15,000

The FCC fined a man $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station in Passaic, N.J.
Next Radio HTC One

NJBA Urges Verizon to Activate FM Chip

NJBA's Paul Rotella asks owners to urge Verizon to turn on FM cellphone chips.
Handshake

SC CP to Change Owners

A South Carolina FM CP is to be sold.

Upcoming Tech Meetings

The SBE and IEEE have meetings planned for October.
Michael DeLier

Leave Political Agendas to Politicians

Consultant Mike DeLier says broadcasters should leave political agendas to politicians.
Mobile Apps

Mobile Portion is Largest, Worldwide

North America has the largest digital ad market.
Auto / Buying a Car

North American Ad Spend to Rise 4.5%

The North American ad spend remains healthy.