Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Marci Ryvicker

Ryvicker: Local up, regulation static

In a wide-ranging look at the broadcasting industry, Wells Fargo analyst Marci Ryvicker found much
F-bomb

Watchdog sees decency difference in FCC nominees

Both FCC nominees – Tom Wheeler and Michael O’Rielly – expressed their desire to see strong FCC

Radio and the connected car

At the NAB/RAB Radio Show in Orlando sponsored by Arbitron and Radionomy, Roger Lanctot, associate director, Global
Journal Communications

MVPDs are the Goliath in most retrans disputes

One of the notable aspects of the recent CBS/TWC retransmission consent battle was the fact that
Pandora

Pandora is a risky business

Internet radio leader Pandora is selling 13M common shares, and one of its stockholders is putting 5.2M more shares on the market
ESPN Radio

“Hybrid Radio” coming to a phone near you?

At the NAB/RAB Radio Show in Orlando this week, RBR-TVBR had a chance to speak with Traug Keller
U.S. Congress

O’Rielly coasts through Commerce hearing

Prospective FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly appears to be enough of a lock for approval to
Moody's

Nexstar’s latest moves earn Moody’s seal of approval

The latest investment in television stations and the financial machinations put in place to get
Lew Dickey

Cumulus pursues comprehensive audio approach

CEO Lew Dickey said that broadcast radio is in the Cumulus DNA and is will be remain the core of the
Chart

Deloitte: Index down but reason for optimism

Two key indicators of future consumer spending were down during the month of August, but two
Thumbs Down

Sinclair/Allbritton deal draws opposition

Free Press and Put People First! PA have collaborated on a petition to deny the transactions

NextRadio launch initiated, enhancement sought

TagStation is proud to announce that NextRadio has reached escape velocity and is up and running
Fred Upton

House leaders to FCC on UHF discount

With the FCC set to consider the elimination of the 50% UHF discount when calculating TV group
Cumulus

Cumulus signs with Rdio

Cumulus Media, which operates 525 radio stations, is announcing a deal with Rdio, a subscription music service from the founders of Skype
WIBG AM 1020

AM band: Move rules from 1966 to 2013 and beyond

The senior broadcast service – AM radio – has been getting a lot of attention lately, and one owner