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 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 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.
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.
Tampa PPM Data Release Delayed
Nielsen will delay release of the Tampa PPM ratings.
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.
New Ad Highlights Local TV as Political Ad Necessity
TVB is airing a new ad promoting local broadcast TV for political advertising.
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.
NJ Pirate Fined $15,000
The FCC fined a man $15,000 fine for operating a pirate station in Passaic, N.J.