Saturday, May 16, 2026

Traditional broadcast use still dominant

When push comes to shove, most people still get their entertainment the old fashioned way...
CBS

CBS/Dish impasse on the brink

The owned and operated broadcast television stations of CBS are currently being aired on Dish Network...
Chart

Employee confidence on the upswing

More US employees believe the economy is improving than not...
Anna Eshoo

Eshoo issues warning based on GAO report

There seem to be few standards when it comes to internet providers and data caps...
DirecTV

DirecTV on the bubble

DirecTV is issuing senior unsecured bonds that won’t be due until 2025
Gavel

Padden tells auctioneers how to get it right

Preston Padden laid out the position of the group he represents – potentially willing spectrum relinquishers.
LPTV

FCC leaves LPTV out on a limb

The FCC’s latest proposals for dealing with the LPTV aspect of the incentive auction...
Bob McCurdy

Our 800 Pound Gorilla

Noting will matter if radio ceases to take care of a key factor.

NextRadio sees exponential potential

There are quite a few NextRadio compatible phones already on the market...
Chart

Consumer confidence hits a pothole

At least, that’s what the Conference Board is reporting...
Telemundo

Telemundo expands without expanding

Telemundo Group is offering a new network, but will not require any new television stations upon with to air it.

Pandora purveying a new payola platform?

A group of record labels using the catchall name Merlin is offering internet audio leader Pandora
Deadline

Bargain basement fines for renewal slips

FM stations in Texas and Indiana missed the deadline...
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar’s LA bet gets a thumbs up

Wells Fargo Securities analyst Marci Ryvicker used one of Nexstar honcho Perry Sook’s favorite words...

Simulcasting: The Future of Metrics for the Radio Industry

A growing number of radio operators are in favor of adding over-air, mobile and digital station listening together