Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Car Radio

Forbes writer argues for radio performance royalty

John Villasenor says it’s high time that there is a level field when it comes to artist/label compensation for audio entertainment outlets
Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down

MVPDs continue to annoy their customers

The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index is out, and once again MVPDs are crowding the list
MIB Reports Talk Radio

Some in DC area left in the dark on storm warning

As most know, Friday night was a mess for DC-area residents from the colossal storm that hit. Some
Moody's

Gimme an M! Gimme an A! Merger!

Unfortunately, M&A opportunities are few and far between these days, and that’s a shame, says Moody’s
Anthony Declemente

Analysts like a split News Corporation

Both Wells Fargo and Barclay’s believe that in the case of News Corporation, two stocks are better
Gavel

Media ownership rules left intact by Supremes

Broadcast and newspaper companies would like to see rules restricting local cross-ownership lifted, and television groups would
U.S. Supreme Court

Finally: Peace for Janet Jackson’s nipple

The FCC has not tired of litigating the infamous 2004 Super Bowl wardrobe malfunction, but apparently the courts are tired of it. And at...
Rupert Murdoch

Murdoch bullish on America, television (video)

News Corporation founder Rupert Murdoch went on his own Fox Business Network and said he
News Corporation

News Corp. board OKs split exploration

Shareholders in multimedia News Corporation now have the prospect of being shareholders in two
Comcast and NBCU

FCC and Comcast agree to decree

Compliance with broadband components of the conditions placed on the merger between Comcast
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