Thursday, June 18, 2026

ESPN

Disney and Dish keep the lights on, keep on talking

After the headline-grabbing retransmission consent battle between CBS and Time Warner
FCC

FCC out of business

If somebody at the FCC answers your phone call, odds are you will be talking to Mignon Clyburn, Jessica Rosenworcel or Ajit Pai. By lunch time 10/1/13, there will be few others on duty at the Commission due to the government shutdown.
Dollar Sign

Coalition fights to keep ad tax deduction in the code

A group of groups is fighting against a proposal to end the business deduction for advertising expenses
Chart

Confidence drop may be a trend with benefits

According to the latest peek into the minds of consumers from the research wizards at Prosper
U.S. Congress

Watt introduces radio royalty bill

The last time a radio performance royalty was introduced in Congress was 2009. It failed, but its back again under the auspices of Mel Watt (D-NC). Its new name is Free Market Royalty Act, and as expected, whether you’re for it or against it depends on which industry you belong to, radio or recording.
Larry Patrick

Larry Patrick shows his love for Radio

The Managing Partner of media brokerage powerhouse Patrick Communications read a story
FCC

Rockefeller puts O’Rielly on the schedule

Michael O’Rielly has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as an FCC
Comcast Sportsnet

Comcast SportsNet Houston files Chapter 11

Comcast SportsNet Houston is facing an “urgent financial and corporate government crisis” and
Arbitron and Nielsen

Arbitron buy official: Now “Nielsen Audio”

After getting FTC approval 9/21, Nielsen announced it has successfully completed its Arbitron
NYMRAD / New York Market Radio

NYMRAD unveils NextRadio at Advertising Week

New York Market Radio (NYMRAD) unveiled NextRadio, the industry initiative to make FM broadcast
Entercom

KDND-FM license challenged over contest

Two media watchdog groups will challenge the license renewal of Entercom’s KDND-FM Sacramento
Tribune Broadcasting

Tribune to cut more expenses, staff

Tribune is reviewing operations in an effort that will likely result in staff reductions at the company's daily
FCC

LPFM open window is on-schedule

At its 9/26 open meeting, the Commission seemed to be full-speed ahead for opening the
FCC

FCC moves forward on eliminating UHF Discount

At its 9/26 open meeting, the Commission considered a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding
Michael Savage

The Savage Nation to move to 3p-6p ET

The Savage Nation will air on more than 200 affiliates of Cumulus Media Networks, including 60 stations