Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Boston pirate raided, shut down

US marshals have shut down a pirate FM in Boston’s Grove Hall neighborhood, said Charles Clemons, the one-time mayoral candidate who is the station’s founder.

Two thirds see radio as local

New research from Mark Kassof & Co. reveals that a solid majority of 18-64’s see radio as a local medium, and most of those who do say they would listen less to a station that shifted to more national programming.

Aereo launches ProtectMyAntenna.org

ProtectMyAntenna.org is an educational and advocacy site that aims to provide basic information

Piper Jaffray takes stock of teens

Piper Jaffray has completed its 27th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens market research project

Hispanic marketing: completing the circle

They represent 17% of the US population. They’re younger. They have over a trillion in spending

The Washington Post editors back Comcast-TWC merger

The Washington Post editorial board is calling on the Obama administration to approve and
Comcast and NBCU

NBCU to create shows for digital push

NBCUniversal is launching what it calls a “robust original video programming initiative” focused on
Clear Channel

CCME restructures sales departments nationwide

As many have been predicting, Clear Channel has begun a sales department restructuring
BIA Kelsey

BIA/Kelsey details new business models around “Internet Radio Revolution”

A new report by BIA/Kelsey shows that Internet Radio is changing
SBS / Spanish Broadcasting System

SBS Q4 was up 2%

In Q4 2013, net revenues totaled $37.5 million compared to $36.9 million for the same prior year period—an increase of
Dish Network

Dish to issue $2 million in refunds to customers

Dish Network will reimburse Washington state customers about $2 million for a surcharge
FCC

FCC launches 2014 Quadrennial Regulatory Review Notice and Order

The FCC released its 2014 Quadrennial Regulatory Review
Emmis Communications

Emmis to ring NASDAQ closing bell

WQHT HOT 97 FM and sister stations WBLS 107.5 FM and WLIB 1190 AM New York, will celebrate
Aereo

Broadcasters want a “Plan B” for Aereo

Major broadcasters are considering contingency plans in case they lose the high-stakes Supreme Court
FCC

Report: Bidding rules clearing up for spectrum auction

Federal officials plan to reserve up to a third of licenses sold in a TV airwaves auction next year for