Sunday, May 17, 2026

Battle Royalty: A Look Back Part 2

The battle over a broadcast performance royalty keys on the issue of whether or not

LPTV Coalition Expecting the Worst

The LPTV Spectrum Rights Coalition believes that its constituents are about to be trampled
Cable / Satellite

Sen. Mikulski on FCC’s Presumptuousness

Add the name of Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) to the list of legislators

Radio Disney Spins Another

The latest sale of Radio Disney large-market AMs sets a new benchmark
Cumulus

Stakes are on the Menu for Crestview

As in Cumulus stakes – Crestview Radio Investors is one of the biggest shareholders

Hearst Spins Hawaiian TV Triplets

The key station in a television deal is ABC KITV Honolulu
Deal

Another Typical Week in Station Trading

Once again, there were no true blockbuster deals for broadcast stations
US Congress

LRFA Approaching Critical Mass

When it comes to the Local Radio Freedom Act, the 200 co-sponsor threshold
Sold

Nashville TV Deal includes Auction Provisions

A non-profit religious broadcaster is getting a station serving the Nashville DMA
Jessica Rosenworcel

Rosenworcel Up for Another Term

President Barack Obama has announced the nomination of FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel
Consumers

Nielsen on Global, US Consumer Confidence

According to Nielsen, the overall state of consumer confidence is on an even keel

Radio Disney Sell-off, Springtime Edition

It’s been a little while since broker Bill Schutz has filed a deal

Gray Tops Itself for TV Deal of the Year

Up until now, the biggest television transaction in this slow-developing station trading year
Broadcasting Pirate

NABOB Wants Action on Piracy

The US Marine Corps famously went all the way to “the shores of Tripoli”
Charter Communications

One Charter Acquisition Could Lead to Another

After the Comcast/Time Warner Cable deal fell apart, there was speculation