Tuesday, June 2, 2026

John Dingell

Debate engaged over DISH’s AutoHop

Is AutoHop an improvement of existing technology for the convenience of television viewers, or is it an assault on broadcast
U.S. Congress

TV, MVPD execs spar over retransmission

DISH Network’s Charlie Ergen complained on Capitol Hill about the dual income stream broadcasters are seeking via retransmission
Cumulus

Cumulus Not sure why the Bills filed this suit

The NFL franchise is seeking to collect at least $1 million in fees it says the radio group owes for
Rupert Murdoch

Analysts applaud potential News Corp. split

Wall Street watchers are starting to weigh in on what might happen if News Corp. follows Viacom’s lead and becomes two companies – not...
News Corporation

News Corporation mulling split

According to reports, News Corporation honcho Rupert Murdoch loves newsprint; some investors not so much, particularly in the wake
U.S. Congress

Future of Video witnesses set

The sparks should fly at the 6/27/12 hearing on The Future of Video, based on the witness list released by House Communications
BET

#InTheBlack campaign launches from BET consortium (audio)

The consortium is launching a multimedia effort highlighting the power of the Black consumer and
CBS

Judge will let “Glass House” keep airing

Gary Feess, federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California, has
F-bomb

House GOPers say FCC reform needed to fix indecency enforcement

House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders Fred Upton (R-MI) and Greg Walden (R-OR)
U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court sends FCC back to indecency drawing board

The Federal Communications Commission rightly has a role in policing broadcast content for
CBS Radio

CBS Radio, Cumulus pact for “CBS Sports Radio” network (audio)

In a move that establishes what will be the most listened to sports radio network across the Top 50 markets
ESPN Radio

ESPN Radio blowing up in Tampa, Orlando

CBS Radio is flipping Hot AC WSJT-FM Tampa to SportsRadio 98.7 The Fan, simulcasting with

Viacom, Caballero get together on LPTV deal

Caballero Spanish Media has a deal to acquire two low power television outlets in Texas, seven in California
CBS Outdoor

High hurdles may hamper billboard buyout

Reports are out that Clear Channel Outdoor may be interested in CBS Outdoor – but it could be a tough
CBS

Arsenio Hall returning to late night TV

Tribune will be the lead group providing a late night home for once and future host Arsenio Hall