Wednesday, June 17, 2026

F-bomb

PTC takes on Fox’s indecency stance

Fox Broadcasting has argued that the direction of society and technology dictate that the FCC get
Pandora

Pandora continues to build dashboard presence

According to internet audio leader Pandora, it now has a presence in more than 100 car models, and it
Money

US ad spend was flat in Q1

Total ad spend in Q1 declined 0.1% from a year ago and finished the period at $30.2 billion, according Kantar Media. Local Radio was down 1.0%; National Spot Radio was up 5.7% and Network Radio was down -15.2%. Television turned in mixed performances. Cable TV spend rose 5.2%, aided by an increase in the volume of ad time and by stronger demand from restaurants and auto manufacturers. Spanish Language TV spending increased 13.5%, its seventh consecutive quarter of double digit growth – a strong result although lower than 15% annual growth rate seen in 2012. The Spanish Language segment continues to be driven by gains among national broadcast networks.
Arbitron

Arbitron launches another suit: Renda Broadcasting

Arbitron just filed a copyright infringement lawsuit in Milwaukee, alleging that Saga’s Lakefront
NAB / National Association of Broadcasters

NAB schools T-Mobile on TV markets

A study from Intel that is part of the record in the spectrum auction proceeding made an awesomely
Saga Communications, Inc.

Saga suggests triage approach to indecency enforcement

Weighing in on the FCC’s indecency proceeding, Saga Communications applauded the Commission’s
People watching TV

Cord-cutting increases over-the-air television users

For years, Americans primarily received their television programming directly over the air, but the percentage dwindled as subscriptions to various MVPD platforms skyrocketed. But a new study shows significant migration back to OTA viewership.
Clear Channel

CCME/Jacksonville sued for discrimination

Three Clear Channel/Jacksonville salespeople have filed discrimination lawsuits, claiming
F-bomb

NAB calls for restraint, bright lines from FCC on indecency

Children these days have access to multiple content-unrestricted entertainment platforms, says the
Arbitron

Arbitron revises reporting policy for streaming

At the request of the radio advisory council, Arbitron re-evaluated its policies regarding total line
CBS Radio

Carson Daly debuting new countdown show

Looks like Ryan Seacrest/AT 40 has some fresh competition—especially on CBS Radio and Cumulus
Dish Network

Dish ends bidding for Sprint

Dish Network said it won’t make a new offer to buy Sprint Nextel in time for a deadline and will instead focus on its...
Tom Wheeler

Wheeler meets with Congress

Whenever we’ve heard a hearing with a nominee to the FCC, the answers are usually short of specifics
Microphone

790 The Zone hosts fired after skit

Lincoln Financial Media has fired WQXI-AM Atlanta (790 The Zone) sports talkers
Clear Channel

Clear Channel: Daschle will dash for political cash

At least one company wants to do something about the fact that television has been getting more