Sunday, July 12, 2026

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“Interruptions Send Them to a Different Medium.”

Radio needs to know how consumers interact with the dashboard.

Broadcast M&A Up in Q3

The volume of broadcast station mergers in Q3 hit $3.04 billion.

FCC Considers Foreign Ownership Next

The FCC is taking up broadcast foreign ownership at its next public meeting.
U.S. Congress

Schumer Asks Wheeler to Resist Killing Exclusivity Rules

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) asked the FCC not to kill the exclusivity rules.
Tegna

Tegna Sells HQ, Extends Dish Talks

Tegna has sold its Northern Virginia headquarters.

Nielsen, Westwood Extend Deal

Nielsen and Westwood One are extending their measurement agreement.
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With KKWZ, Rugby Grows to Two

Edward Paul De La Hunt intends to sell KKWZ to Rugby Broadcasters.

Sample That Stays Same Awhile Limits Fluctuation

Clark Smidt shares ratings estimates for Nielsen Audio August, markets #30-52.
Michael O'Rielly

Not Sure if AM Item Without Window is “Helpful”

FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly pressed for the AM window.
Mignon Clyburn

Clyburn Backs Off AM Window

Commissioner Clyburn has backed-off support for an AM window.

Nielsen Details Rollout of “More Robust” Watermark

Nielsen had more to say about updating its PPM encoding technology.
Broadcast Tower

NABOB, MMTC, NAB Lobby Jointly for AM-Only Window

NABOB, MMTC and NAB jointly press FCC for AM-only window.

Voltair Updates Divulged

25-Seven Systems VP/Founder Geoff Steadman gave an update on Voltair 2.0.
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WODR to Get New Owner

WODR will get a new owner.

DirecTV, Media General Make Peace

DirecTV and Media General reached a retrans agreement.