Saturday, July 4, 2026

Sold

KGGN is “Bargain”

KGGN(AM), Gladstone, Mo. will change hands in what’s called a “bargain sale.”

New College Streaming Rates Out

College stations get better rates and terms under new streaming royalty rates.

Tell APRE Your Ideas

The Association of Public Radio Engineers seeks session ideas.

Save Money, Time With Control Room Pro

Backers say Control Room Pro saves time and money.
Gavel

Varied Reaction to Sprint Skipping Auction

Reaction was swift to the news that Sprint will skip next year’s incentive auction.

KPRI Sold

Independent rocker KPRI(FM) in San Diego, Calif. has been sold.
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar Makes $4B Bid to Buy Media General

Nexstar Broadcasting offered to buy Media General for $4 billion.

Recycling Familiar Music Works

Broadcast Connector’s Clark Smidt reviews PPM ratings for Markets 20-21.
FCC

FCC Website May Work, Even if Shutdown Occurs

Federal agencies have developed contingency plans if the government shuts down.

LTE, LAA Coalition Forms

Wireless companies form LTE lobbying group.
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.