Monday, May 18, 2026

Bucknell’s WVBU Fined

WVBU(FM), the FCC and Bucknell University have reached an agreement.

Online Ad Blocking Wake-Up

Online ad blocking is costing Web publishers and search engines millions of dollars in lost revenue.
Nielsen

Latest Top 10 Nielsen Audio Ratings

Broadcast Connector analyst Clark Smidt (www.broadcastideas.com) reviews results for mid-June to

Mobile Music Comps Down

In its review of mobile music trends, SNL Kagan says the current poor economic model of digital music has not gone unnoticed by suitors

What’s The Real Story on Radio Listening?

What’s the takeaway on the latest reports on radio listening?

Renting, Not Buying Mobile Music Trend Continues

SNL/Kagan believes the trend of consumers renting music rather than paying for downloads will continue
Stock Market

Stocks Fall Sharply

U.S. stocks fell sharply for the second straight day on Friday
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB Seeks Equal Footing for TV, MVPD

NAB urged the FCC to adopt ownership and attribution rule reforms to put broadcasters on equal footing
Gavel

Padden Enthused Over Auction Border Coordination

Preston Padden praised the FCC’s deal with Mexico over border issues related to the broadcast incentive

Getting OTA TV After Cord-Cutting

Viewers who cancel their cable service may like these suggestions on how to receive over-the-air

IT Work Means Later FCC Deadlines

Because of upcoming IT upgrades, the FCC is extending due dates for several broadcast-related

New President, Officers for SBE

The SBE has a new president and slate of officers

WLVO(FM) In Play

Educational Media Foundation has applied to sell WLVO(FM), San Carlos Park, Fla. to Sun Broadcasting

PWC: Media Up, Internet Down

Media deals nearly doubled in the second quarter of the year.
Money

Ala. Translator Gets Big Bucks

There’s a big price tag for a translator deal in Alabama.