Thursday, July 2, 2026

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

EOBC on Repack Buildout

The NAB has requested a longer period of time for stations forced to move
Democrat and Republican

Affirmative Action for Broadcasters in Florida

It’s not a sure thing – a decision does not deal with death or taxes
Scott Flick

Legal Alert: Zombies, Churchill and EAS

Pillsbury attorney Scott Flick notes that the improvements to EAS go a long way toward

Debt Keeps on Slipping, Slipping, Slipping…

…everybody of an age knows that the next three words, courtesy of Steve Smith, are