Monday, May 18, 2026

U.S. Congress

Senate Debates TV JSAs

The issue on the table was narrow
Roger Ailes

Ailes Retains Leadership Role at Fox

The torch is being passed at 21st Century Fox as Rupert Murdoch hands the reins
Gracia Martore

TEGNA Previews Exit from Gannett

The breakup of Gannett into two operating companies is just days away
Valle Jose

Changing of the Guard at Univision Radio

Univision Radio President Jose Valle is being promoted to a new position

Stock Surge for Some Last Week

The week of June 15-19 was very kind to a number of companies
Michael O'Rielly

Commissioner Has Broadcasters’ Backs

Michael O’Rielly demonstrated support for broadcasters on both sides of the radio/television divide
Sold

Boston Blowtorch’s Incredible Shrinking Price Tag

An AM station that blasts out to Bostonians with 50,000 Watts

LPTV Offers Itself as PBS Solution

Tom Wheeler and Mike Gravino held an ex parte meeting

Applause and Tweaks for the Auction

EOBC is very happy with the Commission’s efforts to make the incentive auction broadcast friendly

Radio Disney Spins out of Frisco

Another major market AM station is headed for new ownership

New Nielsen Report Looks at Reach of Devices

The Q1 Total Audience Report compares the reach of different devices and platforms in the U.S.
Jelli, Inc.

Tech Platform Jelli Closes $21 Mill. Series B Financing

Investors in the round included Relay Ventures, Intel Capital, First Round Capital, iHeartMedia, and Universal Music Group
Google

Google Sweetens Music Service with Free Radio

The search-engine giant is preparing to take on Apple’s iTunes, offering a free radio with its new music service

Protecting Your Talent

The story of Emmis, iHeart, Big Boy and Los Angeles is old news at this point, but
NBC

NBC Stalwart Lester Holt to Anchor NBC Nightly News

Fifteen-year NBC vet Lester Holt has been named the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News