Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Broadcasting Pirate

O’Rielly Beefs-Up Pirate Proposal

FCC Commissioner Michael O'Rielly wants to jumpstart pirate enforcement.

“Well Past Time to Act” on AM

The industry’s press for AM revitalization continues at the commission.
FCC

250-Mile Hop No Window Substitute

NAB tells the FCC a hop is no substitute for an AM-only translator window.
Sirius XM

CRB Decision Has Implications Beyond Pandora

Pandora’s good news from the CRB could also be good for SiriusXM.

Miller Kaplan Ups TV Base

Miller Kaplan Arase is growing its TV client base.
Sold

KNOF to Be Sold

KNOF(FM), Saint, Paul, Minn. is to be sold.

Attitudes Towards TV Need to Change

50-year broadcast attorney says TV owners get dissed.

WGBH Plans to Acquire GlobalPost

WGBH plans to acquire GlobalPost.
Money

Total Media Ad Spend Growth Slows

Global ad spending will grow, but at a slower rate than previously forecast.

Pandora Pays Nearly $1.5B to Musicians

Pandora has paid nearly $1.5 B in royalties.

Future of Video Hearing Pushed

The Senate Commerce Committee has pushed back the future of video hearing.
Gavel

Diving Into Online Contest Disclosure Updates

Pillsbury attorneys explain the updated online contest rule disclosure rules.

Randy Michaels: How the DOJ Blocks Proposed Radio Combos

Radioactive CEO Randy Michaels looks at how the DOJ blocks proposed radio combos.

NAB, FCC Duel Over TV Exclusivity

The FCC and NAB are at odds over the agency’s plan to drop TV exclusivity rules.
Abitron / PPM 360

Does PPM Affect HD Radio?

Richard Harker says Nielsen’s PPM system affects HD stations.