Friday, May 15, 2026

Yes!

Credit loosening for mid-market M&A activity

Corporate execs like what they’re seeing on the credit market and are planning to raise capital
Dollar Sign

Economists point our perverse prognosis for a la carte bill

Economists explain why the attempt to save cable subscribers money “by regulatory fiat” would in fact
Money Tree

Price revealed for Orlando FM

We knew that JVC Media was buying WHKQ-FM, which serves the Orlando market from its perch in nearby Windemere FL.
Robert McDowell

McDowell accepts law firm gig

Wiley Rein scores another ex-Commissioner.
No!

Comcast/TWC wedding opposition is growing

Rival media companies are beginning to voice reasons to shoot down the proposed merger of Comcast and

Gray outlook positive after ABC acquisitions

Moody's likes Gray's two-station buy.
US Congress

House leaders slam the brakes on local TV rule changes

Leaders tell FCC: No changes without comprehensive study:

NRG adds digital leader

Tim Martin has been named Corporate Web Designer and Digital Content Manager
Gordon Smith

Industry organizations weigh in on STAVRA

Here are comments from NAB, ATVA, TVFreedom and ACA.
People watching TV

Cable flip flops over a la carte

Now suddenly cable loves the idea of a la carte, on a purely self-serving basis.
Media system in a vehicle

Wall Street Journal: Radio rules the dashboard

There is one and only one dominant medium, and it's radio.
Clear Channel

Clear Channel kicks debt down the road

Radio giant Clear Channel is taking on a new layer of debt in order to pay off earlier debt.
Cumulus

Cumulus takes the Co out of Co-COO

Cumulus Co-COO Jonathan Pinch will retire effective the end of November
Rdio, Inc.

Rdio adds personalization features

Music streaming service Rdio has upgraded its app.

FEC Fuel for FCC Fire

Brad Deutsch discusses the FCC's role in political ad sponsorship.