Friday, May 15, 2026

“Local Choice” challenged by advocacy group

Following on from yesterday’s story “Rockefeller and Thune propose ‘Local Choice’,” a broadcaster

Robin Williams and radio

With the passing of famed actor and comedian Robin Williams yesterday, it is an appropriate time to reflect on what he did for the radio industry. Those old enough to remember would no doubt immediately think of Williams’ standout performance in the hit 1987 movie “Good Morning, Vietnam” based on the life of Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS) DJ Adrian Cronauer.

Study reveals Pandora, broadcast radio symbiosis

While the radio industry continues to try to fathom the impact of Pandora on its future, a new study by

Comcast, Time Warner in conflict of interest?

Comcast and Time Warner Cable are sponsoring a dinner honoring FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn

Rev. Jesse Jackson cries foul over attacks on media position

Rainbow PUSH founder The Rev. Jesse Jackson says that attacks on his group, NAAPC, the Minority
Ajit Pai

FCC, NAB chiefs to speak at Radio Luncheon

FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai will join in a discussion with NAB President & CEO Gordon Smith at the Radio

Proposed Comcast deal huge for Michigan TV market

“Crain’s Detroit Business” is reporting a $45 billion acquisition proposed by Comcast Corp. that could
FCC

FCC eases tower rules

An FCC decision that closes the books on a lengthy effort to revise rules governing tower safety and maintenance will give
Saga Communications, Inc.

Saga Communications reports Q2 results

Saga Communications, Inc. (NYSE MKT: SGA) today reported net operating revenue of $33.8 million
CBS

CBS and Tribune Media hash out TV deals

CBS and Tribune Media have renewed a number of their existing affiliate agreements including

ABC and Cumulus jockeying for affiliates

Apparently Cumulus-owned Westwood One is chatting up some of its current affiliates to sign
John Rockefeller

Rockefeller and Thune propose “Local Choice”

In a plan they’re calling “Local Choice,” Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay

Drama continues at ESPN

Max Kellerman is the latest ESPN host to find himself in hot water with his employers. During a discussion of Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice and his suspension by the NFL for domestic violence

ATVA Statement on “Local Choice” Proposal

Following the release of the bipartisan “local choice” proposal today by Senate Commerce

ACA Praises Rockefeller-Thune Bipartisan proposal

American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following