Friday, July 17, 2026

USA Water Polo Names iHeartMedia Official Partner

The partnership will support USA Water Polo’s Try Water Polo initiative, driving participation through broadcast exposure across iHeartMedia’s radio and digital ecosystem, as well as on-site activations and event branding at National Team competitions throughout the year.

Nexstar Fails To Woo Federal Judge In DirecTV Retrans Tussle

A New York federal district court has declined to grant a motion to dismiss the case. This clears the path for DirecTV to continue litigation against Nexstar Media Group on the grounds that it engaged in antitrust activities when it failed to reach a retransmission consent accord with the DBS provider in 2022.

CBS Atlanta Launches A New Noon Newscast

"CBS News Atlanta at Noon" expands the station’s news coverage, which debuted in September 2025, and features T.J. Anthony presenting the top stories at that moment. Delivering the weather news is Johnathan Myers.

NAB Unveils Updated Broadcaster Public Service Resource

The NAB has launched a redesigned Spot Center, a move the association says makes it easier for local radio and television stations to access "high-quality public service campaigns from trusted nonprofit organizations."

A Mom ‘n Pop FM Purchase Surfaces In Kentucky

A Class A FM serving Bracken and Mason Counties in Kentucky is heading into the hands of a husband and wife who are poised to take on 50/50 ownership in the "hot Country" property.
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HVS To Represent Mediaproxy In Domestic TV Market

A Wisconsin-based systems integrator has been selected to represent Mediaproxy's range of technologies in the United States, allowing it to offer U.S. television stations such products as LogServer and Monwall — and offer them as part of its installation portfolio.

Carr’s FCC ABCs: Agency Will ‘Follow The Facts and The Law’

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has taken aim at a campaign from ABC designed to gain viewer support in its quest to maintain the "bona fide news program" equal time exemption for daytime chat program "The View."  As Carr sees it, "We're going to follow the facts and the law wherever they take us."
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From Bahakel To Gray For Grand Strand TV Role

She's been a key ad sales leader at Bahakel Communications in Charlotte since joining its Bahakel Digital arm in summer 2020 as Director, becoming VP/Sales for the company to begin 2023. Now, she's joining Gray Media to lead its NBC affiliate in the Florence-Myrtle Beach, S.C., market.

A Tidewater FM Goes To K-Love In Deal Swap

It's a Class B FM licensed for 20kw with much of its signal covering water. Still, it reaches enough of Newport News, Norfolk and Virginia Beach to warrant this station's acquisition by K-LOVE Inc. In exchange, it is handing an FM in the Palmetto State to the seller.

NAB Protests Proposed Fee Hike From FCC For Radio, TV

The FCC is expected to adopt its final FY 2026 fee schedule later this year, and the NAB wants the Commission to reconsider a proposed 46% fee increase for broadcaster-operated earth stations. Why? The association believes the raise is disproportionate and penalizes broadcasters.
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Texas FM Could Be Silenced Over Small Unpaid Reg Fee Bill

Could an outstanding bill to the FCC totaling $1,849.58 result in the deletion of a set of call letters and the cancellation of an FM station's license? One Lone Star State station owner is now faced with the decision to pay up, or lose its broadcast facility.

With World Cup Approaching, Fubo Resolves Lengthy NBCU Impasse

Tomorrow, Mexico City will serve as the site of the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the host, "El Tri," takes on South Africa. Thanks to a just-signed deal, Fubo customers will be able to watch the match and every other one airing en español on Universo or Telemundo.

APTS Laments Another Zero Sum Total For Public Radio, TV

The House Appropriations Committee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies on Tuesday proposed zero funding for local public broadcasting stations in its fiscal year 2027 appropriations bills. To say the least, the President/CEO of America's Public Television Stations is "deeply disappointed."

Salem Launches A Faith-Focused Talent Agency

Go to Century City, and there's a good chance you'll see a celebrity walking through the doors of Creative Artists Agency (CAA). For the entertainer, artist representation can mean a lot. Salem Media now recognizes this, and is launching its own venture "focused on helping faith-centric and family-friendly talent" grow their careers.

Puerto Rico’s Biggest Air Personality Getting Stateside Syndication

Jorge Pabón “Molusco”, Alí Warrington, Pamela Noa y Robert “Fantacuca” Maldonado — hosts of “La Tendencia de Molusco” — have generated monster ratings in afternoons for "KQ105" in Puerto Rico. Now, Molusco and his co-hosts are getting the opportunity to share their success across the continental U.S.