Friday, May 15, 2026

U.S. Congress

Networks affiliates press for a fair STAVRA

Affiliates of ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC are not thrilled with but would accept a straight reauthorization of the
Mark Ramsey

Rapid response to anti-digital diatribe

Mark Ramsey says that diatribe relied on less-than-comprehensive use of available data.
SBG / Sinclair Broadcast Group

Anatomy of a broadcast fire sale

Sinclair Television is required to turn in the license for a Charleston SC TV station in a matter of weeks
Washington Redskins

Wheeler says FCC will stay out of NFL name game

The Washington franchise in the National Football League has come under renewed criticism for its

Counting the Cash with Evan Masyr

Salem Communication’s CFO discusses his company’s multi-pronged approach to amassing
Handshake

LA noncoms will drop 6 and share

There will be at least 6 MHz worth of spectrum to auction off to wireless companies in the Los Angeles
Radio

Radio fuels rapid ascent of Kongos

First came the thrill of hearing one of their songs on the radio.
Erica Farber

Farber, Smith address Radio Show

Radio has a lot of audience love to build on, and is using the latest technologies to do just that with

Playing Monopoly with Larry Patrick

A look at broadcasting from a man who gets to play Monopoly for a living.
21st Century Fox

Foxy debt strategy for the 21st Century

The plan is to take a hit now to benefit in the long run
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB responds to Wheeler’s delay diatribe

If the FCC is stepping beyond its authority, it is the FCC that is causing the delay
Media General

MGI/LIN deal modifications are credit-neutral

The merger of LIN Media into Media General suffered a minor upheaval
U.S. Congress

Local Choice scrubbed from satellite bill

Consideration of a satellite bill proceed without being weighed down by the anchor of their
Mary Collins

The Digital Ad Market is Heating Up: Are You Ready?

Digital ad income is up -- are you getting any of it?