Thursday, May 14, 2026

NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB comments on songwriter royalty legislation

In response to the introduction of legislation 5/12 in the Senate to increase the rates that songwriters
Dish Network

Dish to launch Web TV this year

Dish Chairman Charlie Ergan said the company plans to launch its Internet-delivered TV service by year's end on mobile devices, game consoles
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB challenges FCC in US Court of Appeals

The National Association of Broadcasters filed a petition 5/12 at the U.S. Court of Appeals for

Star 93.7 FM launches in Youngstown

The Youngstown, OH market’s new FM signed on 5/12 at 10 a.m. Urban AC ”Star 93.7 FM” (W232A) is

Casey Kasem missing

A judge on 5/2 ordered an investigation into the whereabouts of Casey Kasem after an attorney for the ailing radio personality's wife said

Cable’s gilded age: No fanfare for the common person

According to a recent consumer survey, America's consumers ranked four of the largest pay-TV providers
PTC / Parents Television Council

PTC releases top sponsors of TV’s worst shows

As the TV upfronts get underway, The Parents Television Council released its new “Top Sponsors
Gavel

Florida Bar to discipline attorneys in DUI setup on Bubba-Schnitt case

Three attorneys of the law firm that successfully defended
Bob McCurdy

Radio Research Renaissance

There are dozens if not hundreds of media options for advertisers to choose from, many of which have been working diligently for years to provide advertisers with not only proof of their relevance but more importantly, their ability to deliver payback (ROI). To say that the Radio industry has been behind the curve in this area is an understatement. It’s only in the past year or so that the term ROI has become part of the Radio industry’s daily vernacular and only recently has the industry collectively recognized that it must become an active participant in its own “revenue rescue”, via the funding of comprehensive research capable of withstanding the scrutiny of industry research experts.
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler to revise broadband plan

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler is revising proposed rules for regulating broadband Internet, including

Liberty Media to spin off Charter stake in new company

Liberty Media said it will spin off some of its assets in a new company called Liberty Broadband. Shareholders

WYAY-FM becomes Newsradio 106.7

On 5/12, Cumulus Media Atlanta’s WYAY-FM “All News 106.7” became “Newsradio 106.7,” the place for
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler: Open Internet must be preserved and protected

FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler denied that he’s trying to divide the Internet into fast and slow lanes

Dave Diamond passes

Word has been received that Dave Diamond, one of rock radio’s earliest stars, died recently in Spearfish, South Dakota. Diamond was born

2014 Radio Mercury Award finalists named

157 radio spots and campaigns have made it to the finals of the 2014 Radio Mercury Awards, which