Thursday, June 25, 2026

Bob McCurdy

The listener is different but the advertising isn’t

A couple of years ago a creative director said something to me that I’ve not forgotten. His observation

Has the FCC declared war on TV broadcasters?

After consideration and study of the GN Docket No. 12-268 Report & Order released by the FCC this

Seeking Alpha on Pandora: The Walls Are Caving In

Seeking Alpha analyst Jeffrey Himelson writes that uncovering companies that have unreplicable

KCRW debuts new KCRW.com

Indie/Eclectic KCRW-FM has a history of embracing innovation – they were the first public radio station to stream their programming

KRDJ sold in New Iberia, LA

The Last Bastion Station Trust has sold Rock KRDJ-FM New Iberia-Lafayette-Baton Rouge, LA to Bible Broadcasting Network.
Meredith

FTC passes KTVK-KASW buy in Phoenix

Meredith's $130 million buy of Sander Media/Gannett’s Independent KTVK-TV and KASW-TV (CW) Phoenix
Internet Address Bar

MVPDs sponsoring anti-net neutrality campaign?

As the battle over the future of net neutrality rages on, a new report suggests that ISPs are using

ALT 106.7 launching in Monterey, CA

LA-based Mt. Wilson FM Broadcasters will launch ALT 106.7 6/9 in the Monterey-Salinas-Santa
Cumulus

Cumulus ups three to VP/GM stripes

Cumulus Media announced the promotions of Hugh McPherson to VP/GM of Cumulus Melbourne

Google in talks to buy Songza

Google CEO Larry Page is in talks to acquire the Songza, a Long Island City-based music curation and streaming service with 5.5 million
PBS

Pubcasters comment on Spectrum Auction R&O

The Association of Public Television Stations, Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS have issued
Nexstar Broadcasting Group

Nexstar selling three to Marshall Broadcasting Group

Nexstar Broadcasting Group announced agreements with Marshall Broadcasting Group for the sale of

Janney Capital: Time Warner, 21st Century Fox should merge

A report by media analyst Tony Wible of Janney Capital Markets suggests that a merger between media

Comcast files applications for spin-off from TWC merger

Comcast has filed license applications with the FCC for its spin-off of 3.9 million customers in
Gordon Smith

NAB issues statement on Spectrum Auction R&O

The FCC released its broadcast spectrum incentive auction order 6/2. It’s looking to be a pretty