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Entercom's high profile New York stations are based just 30 minutes north, by foot, of the NYSE. As such, the company likely has an outsized role in determining the importance of audio advertising to media buyers and planners. The company's Q1 2020 earnings call proved that Entercom's online assets are winners. The AMs and FMs? A challenge persists, and analysts are concerned.

With 3,200 watts from 2 towers during daylight hours and 290 watts from 3 towers after dark, WVKO-AM in Columbus, Ohio, enjoys market-wide coverage for its Black Gospel format, branded as "1580 The Praise." Now, the station and its silent FM translator at 92.9 MHz are heading to a new owner.

The Radio + Television Business Report has just released Episode No. 58 of its twice-weekly InFOCUS Podcast, hosted by editor-in-chief Adam R Jacobson, and it features an exclusive and frank interview with Bob Proffitt, who heads Alpha Media. Didn't hear it yet? Not to worry!

A webinar discussion organized by BIA Advisory Services will assess the current state of the OTT marketplace and examine the priorities that will drive future success. It is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 11am Pacific.

In August 2010, the Korean Gospel Broadcasting Network took on ownership of an AM at 1190 kHz, serving the entire Los Angeles market. In April 2018, it filed an application for an FM translator with the FCC. The Media Bureau eventually said no, leading KGBN-AM 1190's licensee to file an Application for Review. The full Commission has now released its decision.

Its broadcast properties include such CBS affiliates as WPEC-12 in West Palm Beach. And, that affiliation -- along with those for 12 other stations -- won't be changing anytime soon. However, nine CBS stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group aren't included in this group, and we've listed those stations.

Add the nonprofit owner of the fast-growing KLOVE and Air1 Christian music networks to the host of companies that have left the Golden State in recent years. In all fairness to California, however, the move makes sense: It's packing up and moving to the epicenter of the CCM world.

On September 19, 1921, one of America's oldest radio stations will celebrate its 100th anniversary. On June 11, the 100 day countdown to a century of serving New England began for a station currently offering an all-News format, owned today by iHeartMedia.

It’s the best Hispanic Radio Conference ever, and today is the last day to take advantage of the best registration rate there is. Don't spend more money tomorrow -- secure your seat in Miami right now!

For Washington, D.C., area residents, a trip to the beach may involve a drive east on U.S. 50 and an excursion to the beaches of Delaware. Among the towns popular with those in the National Capital Region is Rehoboth Beach. It is here that a 41-year old FM that is presently "The Talk of Delmarva" is being spun.

FreeWheel is rolling out a new Certified Partner Program, which certifies and organizes buyers, sellers, data partners and technology partners within FreeWheel’s platform to create a more efficient and effective media supply chain for the TV ecosystem.

The future of broadcast and broadband delivery is a focal point of nearly every TV company from Kingston, Jamaica, to Fairbanks, Alaska. As such, it's likely no surprise that ATSC 3.0 and NEXTGEN TV will be under a big spotlight at the 2022 NAB Show, which opens April 23 in Las Vegas.

UPDATED: It was established long before the sale of WPYO in Orlando by Cox Media Group to SBS that a rivalry for Spanish-language radio listeners would ensue. Now, it has become known that CMG shut off the encoder for "El Zol 95.3" at some point before its sale, and reset it for WDBO-AM. Nielsen Audio investigated, and as a result the CMG/Orlando News/Talker is being delisted from a re-issued April 2022 ratings report. SBS believes there's more to the story.

He hinted at an upcoming brand evolution at the CBS affiliate serving Atlanta owned by Gray Television in a recent InFOCUS Podcast. Now, VP/GM Erik Schrader can share all of the details. WGCL-TV, known today as "CBS46," is disappearing. New call letters and branding are on the way — along with a positioning away from its network affiliation. 

Come November 25, the full fuel behind what many hope will be the biggest gift-giving season in three years will likely be sparked. What brands have taken a head start in promoting their goods and services? Two big retailers — one of which had a dismal third quarter.