Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Sirius XM

SiriusXM, NBC to launch “Today Show Radio” channel

“Today Show Radio” launches on 6/26 on Channel 108, making the NBC morning program available

NBC, CCME partner for iHeartRadio Music Awards

The biggest names in music are taking will be in LA on 5/1 for an all new awards franchise
Ryan Seacrest

Ryan Seacrest to boost CCME work; may drop E!

He’s reportedly in talks with CCME for an expanded role. He currently hosts the syndicated “On Air”

Comcast, TWC in talks to sell subscribers to Charter

Comcast and Time Warner Cable have reportedly entered negotiations to sell cable assets worth
CBS

Pivotal updates CBS model ahead of Q1 earnings

Brian Wieser, Senior Research Analyst, Pivotal Research Group, announced they are updating
U.S. Supreme Court

No tie: Justice Alito to hear Aereo case

There will be no tie in the Supreme Court battle of Aereo vs. major broadcasters in the upcoming

UK broadcasters want DAB switchover abandoned

A group of broadcasters representing 80 stations has called on the UK government to abandon plans
FCC

FCC sets auction rules vote; issues fact sheet

The FCC is planning a 5/15 vote on the ground rules for the broadcast incentive auction. Under the
Tom Wheeler

Getting the incentive auction right

Few FCC policies have generated more attention than the Incentive Auction. “Groundbreaking,”

Analysis: Bruce Beckner on Aereo advocacy

Aereo recently launched “ProtectMyAntenna.org,” an educational and advocacy site

Randi Rhodes ending her Premiere show

Syndicated talker Randi Rhodes is calling it quits, announcing she’ll end her show on 5/16. The progressive
Towers

Your Class A FM may be able to double in power

Dear Fellow Broadcaster: I am the owner and General Manager of WYAB 103.9 FM in Flora

Michael Graham moves to WYAY-FM

Last we heard, he was self-syndicating in New England via a handful of stations. But now

Major labels sue Pandora over royalties

Several major labels have filed suit in New York State Supreme Court in Manhattan, claiming Pandora
Larry Wilson

Alpha, L&L Broadcasting merge; buy Main Line

Portland, OR-based L&L Broadcasting and Alpha Broadcasting announced a plan to merge the two businesses into a single, privately held entity called